Warehouses on the edge

On the edge of large urban centers, that is.  And that is what Chicago, Will County, and Joliet have in abundance.  It’s one reason why the area is becoming economically attractive to firms who must distribute quickly to large urban area populations, such as e-tailers and manufacturing suppliers.  Add to it the ability to serve a large population inside the ‘truck’ radius of say 400 mi, and you have a hot spot for intermodal supply chain builders to locate here.  Just one of the opportunities research and study in Joliet brings.

Warehouses on the edge offer opportunities – Supply Chain Digital.

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Elwood sues Centerpoint over fees

This dispute is very much involved with the use of TIF money obtained by floating bonds based on the belief that future revenue will support the repayment. Elwood did a lot of that based on projected Centerpoint incomes, which have not materialized.

Elwood sues Centerpoint over fees

Bangladesh: Redefining the apparel supply chain

Has the tragedy in Bangla Desh forced changes in our view of supply chains worldwide?

http://www.just-style.com/analysis/the-catalyst-for-change-in-the-supply-chain_id118808.aspx

Changes taking place in Bangladesh are redefining the apparel supply chain