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2008 IW Best Plants Winners: Winning
Ways
IndustryWeek's 2008 Best Plants winners make
excellence an everyday event. Click to continue
Read the 2008 IW Best Plants Winners' Profiles Web Exclusive Best Practices
Application of Lean as Applied to Equipment
Reliability
Tools such as 5S, quick changeover,
standard work, and visual management can improve and streamline equipment
maintenance. Web Exclusive Click to continue
ISM Addresses Equal Pay
Compensation disparities still prevalent for supply management
professionals. Click to continue
Market Watch For November 2008: Material Demand
Only three commodities up in price in November
as many others continue to fall. Click to continue
Big Shifts Underway in
Transportation
Many companies anticipate major
increases in rail usage. Click to continue
10 Supply Chain Initiatives to Survive and
Thrive in this Downturn
Compete on service; fend off
price concessions Click to continue
Letters to the Editor For
January 2009
Sustaining employees and
companies Click to continue
UL Product Certification
Best Practices for Photovoltaics Web Exclusive Click to continue
Alternative Energy As a Service
Switching to alternative energy sources doesn't have to be a do-it-yourself project. For example, service providers such as Intrinergy can simplify the process by designing, implementing and operating the alternative energy source. Web Exclusive Click to continue
The 'Soft Side' of Lean
Companies may be losing half their potential savings from lean programs when they overlook the need for leaders who are capable of implementing continuous-improvement plans. Click to continue
Aerospace & Defense Supply Chains Prepare for Uncertainty in 2009
These companies can expect increased scrutiny not only on the strategic value of programs, but also on efficient execution against cost, schedule and technical performance goals. Web Exclusive Click to continue
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