Friday, May 23, 2003
The Atlanta Chamber is moving to boost the region's competitive position in logistics. In response to a recent assessment of the logistics cluster in Atlanta, the Chamber is forming a Logistics Task Force.
Composed of 45 to 50 industry experts, the Task Force is set to address weaknesses in the region's logistics coordination and infrastructure. According to the Chamber, "The goal of the task force is to develop a 'roadmap' that will position the Atlanta region as one of the top transportation and logistics hubs in this hemisphere over the next 10 years." Learn more.
Today in our history of innovation...
In 1916, Thomas A. Edison was finally issued three patents for his "Phonograph or Talking Machine."
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Atlanta moves to improve logistics
