Supply Chain
The Last Word: EVSE Growth Locations
The electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) market is projected to grow to $100 billion by 2040, up from $7 billion today. John Boyd of The Boyd company looks at hot locations.
2023 FM Global Resilience Index Provides Site Selection Insight
Looking at 100+ countries, the commercial property insurer evaluates economic, risk quality, and supply chain resilience factors.
The Last Word: The Reshoring Movement Is In Full Stride
Manufacturers should consider five factors if moving from a China or other offshore location, advises Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute and President of Blue Silk Consulting.
Supply Chains On The Move
Current events are impacting manufacturing operations around the world, and location decisions are evolving as a result.
May / June 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 3)
Business Facilities' May / June 2023 issue looks at the supply chain's impact on site selection. Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, FDI, and our 1st Annual EDO Awards.
METUS Opens New Jersey Distribution, Training Facility
New 400,000-square-foot Distribution and Training Center in Florence, NJ is intended to strengthen Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC’s supply chain, provide efficient heat pump distribution to the Northeastern U.S.
The Last Word: A Fresh Take On Rural Communities
Taylor Murray, Manager, Location Analysis and Incentives with Maxis Advisors, discusses how rural communities offer a fresh take for sites, supply chain, and workforce factors.
Workforce, Risk Mitigation Are Top Priorities For Supply Chains
With a growing need for transparency and sustainability, supply chain leaders are increasing investments in technology and innovation.
Arcadia Cold Plans New Cold Storage Facility In Arizona
The Phoenix facility will be the fourth Arcadia location that will open in 2023, in support of the company's national cold storage platform.
Columbus, Ohio To Host 2023 LiveXchange Emerging Industries
Business Facilities' 2023 LiveXchange Emerging Industries event will take place in Columbus, OH, October 4-6, 2023.
Intermodal Facilities: Load It Up
The right location plays a crucial role in moving cargo through combined transportation methods.
Why… Tennessee?
Stuart McWhorter, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development, explains how an efficient economic growth strategy propels job creation and education in the Volunteer State.
Auto Industry Locations: Driving Success For Supply & Demand
In response to market forces, companies across the auto industry are seeking sites that support their production, supply chain, and other demands.
The U.S. Semiconductor Industry: A Roadmap To Competitiveness
The National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap (NSER) is a blueprint for making the U.S. semiconductor industry more competitive, strengthening supply chain resiliency.
Why… Oklahoma?
Brent Kisling, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, shares how clean energy, central location, and strong workforce set the stage for success in the Sooner State.
The Last Word: Solving Workforce Challenges
Workforce challenges in the transportation industry reflect what other sectors are facing to keep business moving.
FM Global Resilience Index Helps Guide Location Decisions
The online tool from FM Global, a RI-based mutual insurance company, provides data on risk conditions for businesses choosing new locations, evaluating supply chains, and other important factors.
LiveXchange Emerging Industries Panel: Key Factors For Site Selection
Jenny Massey, Sikich; Linda Burns, Wadley-Donovan-Gutshaw Consulting; and John Boyd, Jr., The Boyd Company will share their experiences navigating the shifting site selection landscape for emerging industries.
Walmart Opens First Next Generation Fulfillment Center In Illinois
The new high-tech facility will create more than 1,000 jobs in Joliet, bring next- or two-day shipping to Walmart customers in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
IEA Report Takes Look At Solar PV Global Supply Chains
China's focus on solar panel production has spurred market growth while leading to significant imbalances in global supply chains, according the special report from the International Energy Agency.
FINAL DEADLINE EXTENSION: 2023 Deal Of The Year Awards
Submissions for Business Facilities’ 2023 Deal of the Year Awards will be accepted through December 11, 2023.
2022 Deal of the Year Winners: Where Are They Now?
Business Facilities revisits its 2022 Deal of the Year winners as economic development organizations submit for this year's awards. Enter by November 15.
[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.
Location Spotlight: The Rhode Island Advantage
Rhode Island’s ideal location in the Northeast boasts all the benefits of major commercial centers, including easy access to top companies, all manner of transportation, and world-class universities.