Supply Chain
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.
Canada: A Supply Chain Partner For Businesses Seeking Stability, Growth
For global companies seeking resilience and excellence in their supply chains, Canada offers a range of factors prized by businesses looking to grow and expand their operations.
Guardian Bikes Building An Automated Bike Factory In Indiana
In its first step toward transitioning to U.S. production, kids' bike manufacturer Guardian Bikes is moving production from China to Seymour, IN.
Linking The Global Supply Chain
A number of states are now in the matchmaking business, all trying to help companies solve their increasingly complex and demanding supply chain issues.
Changwon, South Korea LG Smart Park Named WEF Lighthouse Factory
LG Smart Park in Changwon, South Korea has been selected as a Lighthouse Factory by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Port Of Savannah Completes Harbor Deepening Project
Thanks to a deepening project at Savannah Harbor, exporters using the Port of Savannah have a greater opportunity to move goods overseas.
Electric Vehicle Industry Getting Charged Up In Canada
GM and POSCO Chemical building $400M cathode active material (CAM) plant to support electric vehicle supply chain; Canadian leaders support installation of EV chargers in Ontario.
Staying The Course
The war in Ukraine and economic factors could derail the economy. But they will impact future growth only if we let them.
Locations For Intermodal Facilities: Connecting The Dots
The pressure is on communities to provide as many intermodal services as possible as supplier demands for seamless transition intensifies.
Walmart Locating Two New High-Tech Supply Chain Facilities In Texas
The Automated Fulfillment Center and Automated Grocery Distribution Center will create approximately 1,000 supply chain jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Logistics: Constant State Of Change
Massive disruptions to global supply chains during the pandemic have forced the logistics sector to rapidly adapt, with manufacturers moving their supplier networks closer to home.
Medline Invests $77.5M In New Kansas Distribution Center
Medline has outgrown its current facility; will create 100 jobs at new distribution center in Bonner Springs, KS.
Walmart Investing $450M In South Carolina Distribution Center
The new, high-tech grocery distribution center will create more than 400 new jobs in Spartanburg County, SC.
New Program Aims To Strengthen Kansas’ Manufacturing Supply Chain
CONNEX™ Kansas allows manufacturers to connect with each other, find suppliers, explore production capabilities and manage their supply chain.
March / April 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 2)
Business Facilities' March / April 2021 Issue features a look at the Global Supply Chain and our annual tour of top logistics hubs. Plus, a report from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Top Five Site Selection Predictions For 2021
A survey of Site Selectors Guild members reveals the key trends impacting corporate location decisions in a wide range of industries in the U.S. and around the world.
Did You Miss Our “Bringing Your Supply Chain Home” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn which factors must be evaluated when choosing the right location for your manufacturing supply chain.
The Supply Chain Industry: All The Essentials
River Ridge Commerce Center in Southern Indiana has a central location, a large bank of land ready to develop and an abundant supply of clean water.
COVID-19 Response And Recovery
The COVID-19 crisis is bringing out the best in communities from coast to coast. Economic development organizations are giving small businesses financial lifelines. They’re also teaming up with local businesses to create a supply chain for critical medical supplies.