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| | As manufacturing becomes more high-tech, site selection becomes complex. Communications are critical, which is why 5G infrastructure now tops the list of site selection considerations. The biotech industry has an acute need for well educated workers to support its complex processes. At the same time, industries are looking to shift toward carbon-neutral activities to meet corporate sustainability goals. In this issue, we discuss the evolving framework for site selection in the high tech industries including advanced manufacturing and biotech. Read more...
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| | How Metrics Can Inform Aerospace Manufacturer Location Decisions | |
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| |  | As revenue passenger kilometers plummeted by two-thirds in 2020, the commercial aviation industry experienced a similar drop in output. However, with COVID-19 waning in many parts of the world, air travel is making a comeback and many industry observers predict a full recovery by the end of 2023. Read more... | |
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| | New Challenges & Opportunities for the Global Food Chain | |
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| | The food supply logistics chain is one of the most complex programs needed for national sustainability, and it is ever evolving and faces a wide variety of challenges. As the need for safe and fresh food increases, technology and news ways of thinking will be necessary to improve our ability to cope with unique hurdles and come up with effective solutions. Read more... |  | |
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| | The Pandemic Highlights Automotive Growth and Innovation | |
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| |  | In the first quarter of 2021, U.S. auto sales surged 12 percent from depressed levels measured in the first quarter of 2020. Strong demand accounted for an increase of 430,000 units, reaching 3.97 million, up from a year ago when the pandemic triggered lockdowns. Most manufacturers posted net sales gains, which favored automakers with light truck portfolios. Read more... | |
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| | Key Trends in Food Processing | |
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| | With quarantines, lockdowns, restaurant closures and work-from-home, consumers had more time to research how their food is being produced and where it comes from. From the place of origin of food products, to ingredients, to packaging and food safety, Americans have drastically altered their perception of what a desirable, safe, and delicious food product is. Read more... |  | |
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