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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume.

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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

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Infrastructure regulations typically target road, railroad, bridge, and port designs. The construction industry has notoriously low employment rates for women. Women and Minorities in the Construction Industry. Of the 808,891 employees in the industry , about 87.8% of jobs in the industry.

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LOCATION SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Brick City Development Corporation

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Since the 19th century, Newark has been a major hub for industry, trade, and transport thanks to its port facilities, railroads, quality workforce, and strategic location. Newark’s easy regional commute allows companies to recruit and maintain highly trained and educated employees from the New York metropolitan area.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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As one of the largest segments of Agribusiness, the food processing industry interacts with farmers, livestock growers, distributors and consumers to convert fresh ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products into finished goods. Agriculture is the second largest industry in NY behind tourism.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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In addition to a strong work ethic, Kansas workers are highly educated. The state ranks 17th in the nation for percentage of adults, 25 and over, with a high school education, and 16th for percentage of adults with a college degree. railroad miles. percent of all U.S.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

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ASTM and ASME are two such organizations that came about to develop but not dictate guidelines and certain standards to manufacture high-quality industrial products. This later led to a full-blown organization that focused on improving sectors of engineering, construction, manufacturing, and industries.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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Today, 30,000 ADM employees around the globe convert oilseeds, corn, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. The people of ADM transform crops into products that serve vital needs. Louis and Indianapolis. plant in Decatur.