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[INFOGRAPHIC] Alexander Hamilton: A US Manufacturing Visionary

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The MEP national network, a public/private partnership in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, is represented in Illinois by the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC). Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2015. Infographic: Alexander Hamilton: The Manufacturing Visionary. International Trade Administration, Trade Stats Express.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

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Transport network disruption. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. Potential Sources of Disruption. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage. Cyberattack and data breach. Weather event.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

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Transport network disruption. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. Potential Sources of Disruption. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage. Cyberattack and data breach. Weather event.

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Made In USA Sweepstakes: Logistics Company & Documentary Filmmaker Join Forces to Spread Manufacturing Awareness

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What is Manufacturing Day 2015? Manufacturing Day 2015 is an opportunity for manufacturers to highlight their work and their workers and to energize a future pipeline of skilled workers. Cerasis and Josh Miller of “Made In the USA: The 30 Day Journey” Partner with a #MadeInUSA #Sweeps! Enter By Clicking Here.

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Climate Change and the Supply Chain

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In September, Hurricane Irma caused flooding and the closure of several logistics hubs in Florida, while Hurricane Maria brought strong winds that destroyed almost all facilities and knocked out electricity across Puerto Rico. Apple is also one of the largest companies that are committed to fight climate change.

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Doing Business in the United States

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In addition, the United States has several permanently inhabited territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. billion mt-km in 2015. Cargo transportation in the U.S. Over the next 150 years as the country expanded westward, the growing country added 37 additional states. million sq. km of area, 9.1