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July 31, 2009
Light Friday: The Cinema Space & Science Edition
Including: Star Trek IV's Transparent Aluminum, Transformers Camaros, Scary-Music Psychology, Disaster-Movie Comets and MORE.
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July 30, 2009
Economic Turnaround Stymied by Low Foreign Direct Investment?
A prosperous recovery for worldwide economies hinges on an uptick in foreign direct investment flows, according to a new report from a United Nations think-tank, which also warns about the risk of protectionism.
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July 29, 2009
Official Dialogue Focuses on U.S.-China Relations
Senior-level talks during the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue this week sought to address the current trade rift and ways for both nations to redefine their roles as they move toward global economic recovery.
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July 28, 2009
The Mid-2009 State of Global Steel Production
Most major steel-producing countries dropped in their crude steel output in the first six months of 2009, with only a few exceptions. However, the pace of contraction slowed in June.
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July 27, 2009
Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: Wal-Mart's New Game-Changing Mandate...
Plus: The President Addresses Health-Care Reform and its Impact on Small Businesses.
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July 24, 2009
Light Friday: 2009's Dumbest Moments in Business (So Far)
Plus: Economy's Gallows Humor, 5 Unique Job-Seeking Tactics and a New Report from the Future.
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July 23, 2009
RFID Orders Swell in 2009
The market for RFID devices has experienced major growth in 2009, but the technology's potential within manufacturing, supply chain management and even health care has yet to be fully realized.
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July 22, 2009
Gearing Up for Federal Buying Season
With the federal buying season rapidly approaching, businesses of all sizes are expected to take advantage of the upcoming rush of government spending.
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July 21, 2009
Construction 2009
The construction industry continues to struggle this year, with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 only somewhat softening the blow of the downturn.
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Stimulus Funds' Impact on Infrastructure Upgrades
So far, the billions of dollars targeted at roads, bridges, mass transit, water projects and high-speed rail in 2009 have fallen far short of what the country needs.
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Proposed Solutions to Improving Infrastructure
While much of the government's $787 billion stimulus package is allocated to infrastructure projects and transportation, more is needed for U.S. networks - and not only in terms of funding.
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Next-Generation Building Materials
Innovative design is a key trend in architecture and construction in 2009. Here are a few interesting building materials to look out for, ranging from high-tech to eco-friendly.
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How to Minimize Project Delays
Construction project delays cost time and money, and damage contractors' reputations. Consider these tips for keeping delays and risks to a minimum.
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Bribery Allegations Complicate China's Iron-Ore Pricing Efforts
Chinese officials recently detained four Rio Tinto employees, accused of spying and stealing state secrets. The arrests come amid contentious talks between the mining giant and China over iron-ore prices.
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Construction in the Final Frontier
Constructing buildings today is no easy task. But building structures in space presents a new set of unique challenges. Here we look at the particulars of non-terrestrial building projects.
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5 Ideas for Maintaining Morale after Layoffs
Workers who remain after downsizing experience emotions that range from initial relief to guilt over their good fortune. Following layoffs, managers can provide support specific to survivors.
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Recommended Reading
Considered the definitive history of the Apollo moon missions, A Man on the Moon is based on hundreds of hours' of in-depth interviews with 23 of the 24 Apollo lunar voyagers and others.
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July 20, 2009
Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: Job Growth Lags Recovery
Plus: Improvements in Inventories, Businesses Split on Health Care, China's Renewed Growth, U.S. Standing Tougher on Trade Agreements and MORE.
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July 17, 2009
Space Friday: On 40th Anniversary, Apollo 11 Moon Mission Tapes Released
Plus: a Monkey-Controlled Robot, Media Nutrition Guide, TARP Gravy and Out-Sick Excuses.
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July 16, 2009
Ways to Reduce Scrap and Rework
Manufacturers can save time and money by cutting the amount of scrap they produce and limiting rework. Here are some strategies to consider.
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July 15, 2009
Guidelines for Goods Under the "Buy American" Provision
New guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency clarify how water utilities should apply the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's "buy American" provision, requiring "substantial transformation" in the U.S. from component parts.
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July 14, 2009
Consumer Concern Pushing Sustainable Packaging Growth
Over-packaged goods are emerging as a major concern for consumers worldwide, promoting the growth of the sustainable packaging segment, according to multiple reports.
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July 13, 2009
Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: GM Concludes Whirlwind Bankruptcy
Plus: China Car Sales Surge, U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows, German Industrial Output Increases and Initial Jobless Claims Fall.
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July 10, 2009
Light Friday: Happy Birthday, Nikola Tesla
Plus: Rubik's Cube Ball, Solar-Powered Plane, Scary Engineering Feats and MORE.
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July 9, 2009
Manufacturers and Wholesalers Expect Rebound by Early 2010
Although business conditions for nearly every industry segment have continued to deteriorate since last year, a significant number of executives expect to see their companies rebound in late 2009 or early 2010, a new report says.
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July 8, 2009
CARS Looking to Jumpstart Auto Sales
The newly approved "cash for clunkers" program aims to lift consumer confidence and boost auto sales, but will it have the intended impact?
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July 7, 2009
Supply Chains in Survival Mode
As supply chains become more complex, businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to respond to global challenges. However, some companies are refocusing their supply chains successfully.
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2009 Supply Management Salaries
Depending on region, education and experience, supply chain pros' salaries can range from predictably subpar to surprisingly robust.
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Getting a Handle on Global Sourcing
Theoretically, sourcing globally for inexpensive materials may seem easy. In practice, though, the process and execution is much more complicated.
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Near-Term Logistics Far from Recovery
Demand for transportation services sank along with the economy in 2008. While there have been improvements, particularly with air cargo, recovery is still a long time coming.
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Ways to Streamline Transport and Inventory
Improving transportation and inventory management can help companies save time and money as well as minimize the potential for errors.
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13 Types of Coworkers We Like
An article about 13 types of irritating coworkers received sky-high readership in our last issue. Yet one reader noted the benefits of positive reinforcement. To that end, here are 13 types of coworkers we like.
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Clean Tech in a New Energy Economy
Industry leaders who gathered at the National Summit last month all seemed to agree on one thing: The U.S. needs to be a world leader in clean technologies.
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Is Dynamic Discounting Right for You?
Some organizations are adopting a dynamic discounting model to revamp their accounts payable departments. But how does this plan affect the buyer-supplier relationship, and is it right for your business?
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Recommended Reading
In How the Mighty Fall, Jim Collins examines why some of the greatest corporations sink into decline - and what managers must do to avoid such a fate.
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July 6, 2009
Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: GM Headed Out of Bankruptcy
Plus: Steel Prices Rise, Manufacturing Contraction Slows, Auto Suppliers Awarded Loans and MORE.
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July 1, 2009
Independence Day: Did You Know?
With July 4th falling on Saturday, your workplace may already be operating with a skeleton staff. Still, someone has to keep things going while everyone else is at the beach, and if that someone is you this week, ease your way into the holiday weekend with these fun figures.
