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Financing Energy Projects
For organizations willing and able to do the required homework, utility and government incentives can ease the burden of funding energy-efficiency projects within your organization.

Federal Dollars Will Fuel Investment into Renewables
DOE aims to get the money out quickly.

The IW 1000: The 2009 World's 1000 Largest Manufacturers: Kings Retain Thrones
Even with the worldwide economy tanking toward the end of last year, consumers bought enough cars and gas for their tanks to keep the oil and auto industries at the top of the IW 1000.

Methodology for Ranking the 2009 IW 1000
What goes into the 14th annual IW 1000.

A Wise IT Move
Targeted IT spending in a down economy boosts the bottom line and sets the stage for top-line growth when the market recovers.

ERP For Me
Industry-specific manufacturers need industry-specific ERP systems.

Analyze This
In an age of abundant information, business analytics can help manufacturers turn their data into a competitive advantage.

Keep Risk At Bay
Project portfolio management systems enable decision-makers in the oil and gas industry to draw sound conclusions and mitigate risk when pursuing capital projects.

Approaching China with Eyes Wide Open
Success in China requires an eye for opportunity and the need to do your homework.

First Up -- General Motors: Another Cracked Brick in the Wall
An annual supplier relations survey shows more evidence of why GM has proven to be a $50 billion problem for the U.S. government.

The Competitive Edge -- Cap-and-Trade Would Be a Major Mistake
U.S. manufacturers face significant cost disadvantages if current proposals are enacted.

Executive View -- Energized for Efficiency
Neil Rasmussen is helping Schneider Electric pursue its ambitious agenda of becoming a global leader in energy management -- and working to save the planet in the process.

Consider This -- Henry Ford's Proven Lessons for American Industry
In their quest to understand lean and quality principles, manufacturers need look no further than to the father of the automobile production system.

Thought Leader -- Reducing the Supply Chain Footprint
HP's Christian Verstraete brings a systems engineer's eye for the big picture to managing the supply chain's "ecosystem."

Clearing the Dust on Process Safety
Are plants relying too much on industrywide data and technology to protect their workers?

Energy Management Champions
How many companies have made energy efficiency and sustainability a part of their overall performance strategy?

Talent Shortages by Country: By The Numbers
Employment firm Manpower Inc. surveyed nearly 39,000 employers in 33 countries and territories in the first three months of 2009 to find out the extent of skilled-workforce shortages.

Reorganizing for Machining Solutions
Increasingly, the evolution of manufacturing technologies such as machining is enabling automation vendors to reach for strategies that embrace the total solution.

Toyota's Newest Hybrid
Sales of the diesel hybrid lift truck are scheduled to begin in December, in Japan.

Can GPOs Help Ease the Pain?
As manufacturers look for cost-cutting that won't cripple them in a recovery, group purchasing organizations let them "swing a bigger bat."

Increase in Global Sourcing Expected Despite Supply Chain Risks
Nearly two out of three financial executives expect global sourcing activities at their companies to increase during the next three years, a new study reports, even in the face of significant risks from extended supply chains.

Major Purchases: By The Numbers
Have you postponed or canceled any major purchases due to current state of the economy?

The Dos and Don'ts of Third-Party Logistics
Although a 3PL can manage your logistics tasks, you still have to manage the 3PL.

How to Select a 3PL
Look for a company that can help you optimize your supply chain network.

PLM Extends its Reach into Product Development
Expect the conversation around 'social product development' to grow.

Product Development Solutions
A look at the latest and greatest

Letters to the Editor For July 2009
Putting manufacturing front and center on the national agenda