Economic Analysis
If you want to understand something you need to measure it. We do that with our regularly updated Economic Analysis. This Analysis reports on how many jobs are in Washington state, the types of jobs, where they are located, how much they pay and much more. In addition, we use the Chmura data platform to provide real-time data on our sector. We access the data to better understand the needs and challenges of industry and education and to help our stakeholders fulfill their missions.
Sam Kaplan
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June 2024
2024 Economic Impact Report Update
The Washington state global trade & supply chain management sector is among Washington’s largest industry sectors and drives economic growth across the state.
Sam Kaplan
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Jan 1, 2025
Bigger Than Taylor Swift
How big is the global trade and supply chain sector in Washington state? It’s big. Really big. Our recent update to the Economic Analysis of the Sector quantifies just how large. But it also ...
Economic Analysis
Sam Kaplan
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Jan 1, 2025
Supporting Retail
When you think of retail jobs, what typically comes to mind are the cashier and stocker positions; the people you see working the cash register at your local grocery store or stocking the floor at...
Economic Analysis
CHMURA
In addition, we use the Chmura data platform to provide real-time data on our sector. We access the data to better understand the needs and challenges of industry and education and to help our stakeholders fulfill their missions. Please contact us if we can help using Chmura data
Projects
If you want to understand something you need to measure it. We do that with our regularly updated Economic Analysis. This Analysis reports on how many jobs are in Washington state, the types of jobs, where they are located, how much they pay and much more. In addition, we use the Chmura data platform to provide real-time data on our sector. We access the data to better understand the needs and challenges of industry and education and to help our stakeholders fulfill their missions.
Kaitlin Bermingham
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Jul 15, 2017
Make it in Washington
The Make it in Washington initiative is a public-private investment in small and mid-sized manufacturers located in qualified Washington counties. Using an integrated approach and a blend of federal..
Projects
Kaitlin Bermingham
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Jul 15, 2017
Delivering the TDL Workforce
The “Delivering the TDL Workforce” Initiative is a consortium of educators, service providers, funders, and employers from the greater Puget Sound region in Washington State, working together to scale
Projects
Kaitlin Bermingham
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Jul 15, 2017
Washington Export Resource Center (WERC, WaExports)
The Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain Management received a grant from the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) to assist businesses in their export strategy development..
Projects
Research
This is the place we’ll post the latest, compelling research about our region and regions around the world. These three research studies focus on CEOs who are finding reasons to be more confident in many places in light of the continuing uncertainty, provide you with analyses of our region, and finally, key recommendations to increase Washington State’s international competitiveness.
Sam Kaplan
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June 2024
DACUM Research Chart for Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
The term DACUM is an acronym for Developing A Curriculum. The DACUM process used is an innovative and effective method of occupational analysis. It is also very effective for conducting process and functional analysis. Shoreline Community College used the DACUM process to establish a relevant, up-to-date and localized research base for curriculum and instructional development for their Purchasing & Supply Chain Management program.
Sam Kaplan
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June 2024
Perspectives on Seattle as a Globally Competitive Region
Metropolitan city-regions are increasingly becoming the new unit of global competition. Interconnectedness among international markets and continued outsourcing of production and operations has blurred the lines between domestic and international competition. Seattle ranks 5th among its peers, due to its strengths in human capital and innovation and weaknesses in infrastructure and global connectedness.
Sam Kaplan
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June 2024
An International Competitiveness Strategy for Washington State
International trade is a key driver of Washington State’s economy, cutting across nearly every industry sector. In fact, at least 40% of all jobs in Washington State can be tied to trade-related activity, making Washington one of the most trade-engaged economies in the country.
Sam Kaplan
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June 2024
Good to grow: U.S. CEO Survey
It’s clear that CEOs see hard work ahead to capture the promise of growth from the many opportunities unfolding today. As a result, they are making a lot of changes. For example, 86% of U.S. CEOs said that advancing technologies are going to transform their businesses over the next five years.
