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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. From the March/April 2014 issue.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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Logistics incorporates the complexity of integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling and packaging. According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) 23rd Annual State of Logistics Report (authored by transportation consultant Rosalyn Wilson of Delcan, Inc.)

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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Limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, Subchapter-S corporations and sole proprietorships no longer pay state income tax, allowing these businesses to invest more money, hire more workers and contribute even more to the state’s economic growth. railroad miles. railroad miles. percent of all U.S.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. 16,416 miles of state and U.S.

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Protecting sensitive sites: Noise and vibration rules

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By Todd Busch Photo dhvstockphoto/courtesy bigstockphoto.com In the United States and Canada, three places are uniquely regulated by government authorities for construction noise and/or vibration. These include the City of New York, the State of California, and the City of Toronto.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. DuPage has a highly skilled and educated workforce and is first in the state in educational attainment. percent in 2013 and 8.3 percent in 2014.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

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For the purposes of this definition, accountability means that the Federal agency reports the real property on its financial statements and inventory records. iii) On Indian and native Eskimo properties held in trust by the United States. (iv) 2) Public building does not include buildings: (i) On the public domain. (ii)