Nearshoring:
A Competitive Advantage in a Global Economy
Most larger, and an increasing number of smaller, corporations are adopting an allshore (or multishore) strategy for the geographic deployment of business operations. This article highlights the rationale for integrating nearshore options as part of... more
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Call Center Location Decisions
Dennis Donovan discusses the top 3 most important aspects to consider When choosing a new location for a contact center.... more
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Manufacturing Location Trends
3rd Q 2005 Issue of Trade & Industry Development
This article examines the current/emerging status of manufacturing in the U.S., the predominant locational influences for siting new production facilities, and a synopsis of the location selection process. The primary intent is to better prepare manu... more
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Human Resource Challenges in a Corporate Relocation
Corporate relocation’s significant benefits, such as substantial savings and qualitative advantages, need to be weighed against the considerable risks. Companies relocate business operations for a variety of reasons.
Whatever the motivating rational... more
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Gold Guide 05
The Source for City & State Rankings
Business climate - the aggregate of policies put in place by state or governments that will affect the operation of private enterprises - is critical. Understanding a place’s business climate is essential and the stakes are high... more
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CallCenterWorld.com Article
Small Town Call Center Location
There is a well-established trend in call center location strategy that involves placing call centers in low cost labor markets throughout the world. Strategy... more
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SupplyChainBrain.com Article
Where in the World?
The Best Locations for Supply-chain Management Facilities
Site location for supply-chain facilities is a strategic priority for the world’s largest companies that increasingly rely on technology, outsourcing and extended business processes... more
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Area Development Magazine June 1998
Thwarting the labor Shortage
Making your company a desirable place to work and conducting a systematic labor analyses will help ensure an effective work force at the new locat... more
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Global Location Strategies
For Electronics Component
Manufacturing / Assembly
This article outlines both a process and key decision factors for locating electronic component manufacturing plants... more
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