Using national freight data at the local level is challenging due to the high level of aggregation, its proprietary nature and the need to apply proxy factors to allocate freight for system planning. Planning factors used in freight system analysis must be capable of describing the freight generation and attraction characteristics of the region. Employment  Read more »

Globalization integrates production, distribution and consumption across borders creating one market. Global business has grown tremendously since WWII. Organizations like the WTO, along with innovations in technology and transportation constitute substantial movement toward globalization. Potential for creating new markets as well as cost savings push companies to consider globalization. Multi-national firms risk longer lead times,  Read more »