TransportationBorder Working Group
Our
Region
Initiative Progress
Opportunity
assessment
Benchmarking
Regional intermediary
design
Infrastructure study
Freight study
Linking people and projects
SEMCOG Infrastructure Study
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Updated regional freight infrastructure inventory
and deficiency analysis
Extensive freight system user interviews to
learn how our system functions for current
industries
Exploration of the supply chain characteristics,
trends and site selection drivers of industries
targeted by regional leaders
Synthesizing needs identified by current users,
regional data and targeted industry
specifications to refine regional freight priorities
Freight Study
• Current state and forecast
• How we stack up
• Opportunities to grow
Models for Success
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Atlanta
Columbus
Halifax
Kansas City
Regional Supply Chain
Value Proposition
market
access
competitive
total cost
modes
location
industry
value
infrastructure
training
programs
reliability
talent
capacity
experienced
professionals
Next Steps
location
infrastructure
industry
talent
Measuring Success
Total
landed
cost
Border
crossing
times
Freight
volume
Jobs and
Investment
FTZ
activity
Freight
value
Warehouse
capacity
utilized
The Result
• Shippers receive the best total landed cost
• Increased and diversified trade into and out of the region
• Expansion in number and size of logistics company offices in
the region
• Recognition of region as a brain-center of logistics and supply
chain expertise and efficiency
• More supply chain and logistics-based jobs