Project Who’s Involved Actual or Expected Outcomes

MSU/DRC Phase I Workshops(Series of 3)

100+ TDL professionals, public/private stakeholders,

academics & economic developers from across the

region

Completed May 2010Opportunity assessment identified potential for 66K jobs, $10B investment over 10 years

MSU/DRC Supply Chain Intermediary Design

Workshops(Series of 3)

100+ TDL professionals, public/private stakeholders,

academics & economic developers from across the

region

Completed June 2011Identified benchmarking infoCharacteristics of an intermediaryRegional capability assessment

TranslinkeD Freight Study DRC and vendor (TBD)

To be completed Fall 2011Analysis of trade corridorsQuantification of impactDevelopment of value propositionTargeting shippers that will benefit from the region

Infrastructure Study SEMCOG

To be completed Spring 2012Document supply chain & transportation conditionsPrioritize infrastructure investments

Pilot Project Michigan State University3-5 shippers

Selection process underway for pilot companiesAssess pilot company’s current supply chainImplement improved supply chain strategyDevelop value proposition

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Executive Steering Committee CEO-level stakeholders

Guide & direct strategic planEngage broad supportLead intermediary design and implementation

Status of Coordinated Work Efforts

Current State of the Detroit Region:

$1.6 billion in goods cross the border daily and

235,000 TDL jobs exist

Opportunity:66,000 new jobs and $10 billion in investment within

10 years

Goal:Creation of a

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Cluster of

Excellence

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