Archive for October, 2009
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Last week, the U.S. Federal Reserve and Department of the Treasury separately moved to assert greater oversight over corporate compensation. The hunt for excessive executive pay continues…
Optimism among manufacturers has been steadily rebounding, recently reaching its highest point in a year and a half, a new report shows. This represents a positive sign for industrial recovery.
Effective management of raw materials costs is one of the top sourcing concerns for industrial manufacturers. According to a recent survey, inflation is also a major worry for small and midsized manufacturing firms, with 90 percent saying that they have seen or expect to see rising prices on raw materials in the second half of 2009. In addition, more than half indicated the same expectation for the costs of energy and components. The following broad outlook is broken down by energy costs, raw materials prices and materials-handling equipment investments.
After a challenging year of reduced output and sluggish demand, the steel industry is beginning to see positive signs. But will the expected boost in global demand provide sustainable, long-term growth for the steel sector?
The materials that have helped shape the modern world were introduced through momentous acts of invention and engineering. Here we look at the top 10 moments in materials history, based on a poll of engineers.
Economic pressures are forcing companies to contain costs and boost revenue through their sourcing and procurement functions. A recent report proposes a number of “calls for action” as firms move forward with their supply chain efforts.
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| Expert’s Corner: How Much Do Manufacturers Value State Competitiveness? |
 Do competitiveness rankings of states’ tax and spend policies influence manufacturers in determining where to locate or expand their operations? The answer is yes, writes GovPro.com’s Michael Keating. (more…)
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