EU, UN to Link Carbon Trading Registers by December
The plan would give the steel, construction and energy firms more leeway to subsidize CO₂ reduction projections in return for credits in the EU's trading system.

CEO Exits Up Over 2007
Interim leaders named to replace CEOs may damage the bottom line, says outplacement firm.

Italian Industrial Output Up Slightly in June
Up 0.1% compared to May decline of 1.4%

Auto Sales Up in Vietnam by 120% Year-on-Year
Toyota sold majority of cars

Toyota Profits Tumble 28%
Weak U.S. economy, stronger yen and increasing costs to blame

Ford to Pay Fine for Air Pollution at Cleveland Plant
The $1.4 million penalty was levied for failing to upgrade pollution control equipment at the Cleveland Casting Plant.

DOE 'Save Energy Now' Program Saves $1.5 Million for Three Companies
The U.S. industrial manufacturing facilities made substantial environmental improvements.

Japan's Longest Postwar Economic Recovery Over
Government says economy may already be in a recession.

Chrysler Rewards Supplier Diversity Efforts
Automaker's program aims to improve spending with qualified minority suppliers. Web Exclusive Click to continue

Valero Energy Corp: Oil and Trouble
Increased margins take their toll as refiner's operating income drops 65%. Web Exclusive Click to continue

Lean Accounting Expert Brian Maskell Gives Guidance
Author of Practical Lean Accounting fields manufacturers' questions. Web Exclusive Click to continue

Moving Value Through the Supply Chain
Some tips on how to influence and recognize value movement throughout the supply chain. Web Exclusive Click to continue

Trek Bicycle Corp. -- An 'Aerodynamic' Approach to Human Resources
How the company famous for manufacturing Lance Armstrong's bicycles streamlined its benefits administration to reduce costs and improve employee relations. Web Exclusive Click to continue

LG Electronics versus Quanta: What Does it Mean for Manufacturers?
The Supreme Court held that 'conditional sales' may not be used to create post-sale restrictions. Web Exclusive Click to continue

McGraw-Hill Cos. Inc.: Quarter Gets Low Rating
Struggling financial services business cuts into second-quarter profit Web Exclusive Click to continue

Confidence in the Economy Continues to Erode for Large Manufacturers
The NAM/IndustryWeek Manufacturing Index -- 2nd Quarter 2008 Web Exclusive Click to continue

IndustryWeek Video: Energy Efficiency as a Competitive Advantage
Learn to use energy efficiency as a competitive advantage. Clay Nesler, VP, Global Energy and Sustainability and Kevin Shelton, Director of Facilities from Johnson Controls will discuss how they have used it in their facilities and provide concrete way to apply energy efficiency solutions within your own facility. Web Exclusive Click to view

Viewpoint -- Free Trade Foes Take Aim at Wrong Target
Constraints on domestic energy production, not free trade agreements, are the root cause of the U.S. trade deficit. Web Exclusive Click to continue

Control or Chaos?
Why you need an intelligent warehouse control system Web Exclusive Click to continue

Amphenol Corp.: A Healthy Diet of Fiber
Cable and connector supplier reports record 2Q growth and plans to reorganize upper management. Web Exclusive Click to continue

IndustryWeek Video: Cargill Corn Milling-Team Wahpeton
In this session at the 2008 IW Best Plants Conference, Ron Fiala, Total Quality Manager and Red Geurts, General Manager/Assistant Vice President, from 2007 IW Best Plants winner Cargill Corn Milling-Team Wahpeton addressed how their efforts and others drive manufacturing excellence. Web Exclusive Click to view

Apple Inc.: Millions and Billions of Sales
New iPhones and downloads hit milestones over past month. Web Exclusive Click to continue