Conexus Indiana Releases Statewide Strategic Plan
for Logistics Industry
Plan Formed by Council of Logistics Industry Leaders to Advance Indiana’s Position as the “Crossroads of
America”
March 30, 2010 10:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
INDIANAPOLIS--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--This week, Conexus Indiana, an initiative to grow the state’s
logistics and advanced manufacturing industries, is releasing a statewide strategic plan to leverage Indiana’s position
at the heart of the global supply chain and make the state a destination for logistics businesses and jobs.
The plan focuses on key areas of infrastructure, public policy, and workforce development ensuring that those things
necessary for Indiana’s logistics success are in place to create a more attractive business environment to locate in
Indiana, grow existing logistics businesses, and create high paying jobs for Hoosiers.
“Indiana isn’t called the ‘Crossroads of America’ for nothing. The low cost of doing business, centralized location,
and the fact that Indiana ranks first in the nation in terms of interstate access make this an ideal place for logistics
growth,” said David Holt, vice president, operations and business development for Conexus Indiana. “However, that
position could be threatened if we ignore key infrastructure improvements, fail to maximize capacity, have an
unprepared workforce or adopt government policies that make it more difficult to ship goods to and from our state.”
The report is the result of a two-year study by the Conexus Indiana Logistics Council Executive Committee (LCEC),
a group of 36 logistics executives and thought leaders from throughout Indiana representing all sectors of the logistics
industry, including trucking, air, rail, waterborne, and warehousing and distribution. The LCEC marks the first time
the logistics industry has created a forum for executives from both the public and private sectors to discuss issues
affecting their industry and build a common agenda. Conexus Indiana was a catalyst i