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First Up

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.

First Up -- Sweating the Big Stuff -- and It's All Big Stuff
It's time to put manufacturing on the list of national issues we must address now.

First Up -- Free Investment Advice
If you're seeking a good return in tough times, try these ideas out.

Just In Time -- Manufacturing is not an Ideology
If you were hoping the government would pull us out of this recession, it's time for a new strategy.

Just In Time -- A Breath of Hot Air
Memo to President Obama: If lean works for manufacturing, it ought to work for government, too.

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Viewpoint

Viewpoint -- The End of an Era
What's next for GM

Viewpoint -- The Public Relations Triumph of the Bailout
Even the manufacturing industry supported it.

Viewpoint -- Protecting Both Industry and the World's Ports
There are multiples holes in the fence throughout the U.S. and unless we patch them up, we are no safer than we were on September 10, 2001.

Viewpoint -- How Corporate America can Deal with the Proposed Employee Free Choice Act
The EFCA will do away with secret ballot elections, which have historically occurred with less coercion or intimidation from either management or unions.

Viewpoint -- Small Manufacturers Need Financial Help Now
Lenders need to relax requirements and take a long term view of a company's performance.

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Taking The NanoPulse

Taking the NanoPulse -- Put Some Energy Into It
For alternative energy, there's no alternative to nanotechnology.

Taking the NanoPulse -- Energy: STORING IT is what Matters
Nanotechnology and batteries are natural partners in our drive for energy independence.

Taking the NanoPulse -- Nanotech: The Ultimate Economic Stimulus Package
Success stories show DC that nanotech is hope, not hype.

Taking the NanoPulse -- No More Science Experiments
Nanotechnology gets down to business.

Taking the NanoPulse -- The Nanotech Economy. Only the Strong Survive.
Do you have what it takes now to be a big winner in small tech?

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The Competitive Edge

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

The Competitive Edge -- The Trillion-Dollar Club and the Health of U.S. Manufacturing
The United States must take steps now to participate in the high-growth promise of these emerging economies.

The Competitive Edge -- An Exit Strategy for the Stimulus Plan
We need to ensure that the government's intervention into the private sector is as brief as possible.

The Competitive Edge -- Bridging the Divide Between Wall Street and Main Street
When it comes to helping U.S. manufacturers, President Obama's first rule should be: Do no further harm.

The Competitive Edge -- What the Financial Crisis Will Mean for Manufacturing
The strong balance sheets of manufacturers, along with their increasingly competitive cost structures, will make them more attractive for investors.

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Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement -- It's All About Flow
Speed up the way information and materials are processed to cash in on orders quicker.

Continuous Improvement -- Times Are Tough But Not As Unusual As You Might Think
Companies should reinforce their continuous improvement efforts to be best prepared for the economy's recovery.

Continuous Improvement -- Taking the Long-Term Perspective Will Pay Off
A short-term reaction to the economic crisis could short-circuit your future.

Continuous Improvement -- Engaging the Hearts and Minds of Your Employees
The most successful leaders openly respect their staffs and care about their ideas and well being.

Continuous Improvement -- Silver Bullets Only Exist in Hollywood
It's the slow, steady and continuous pursuit of excellence that wins the competitive race.

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Thought Leaders

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."

Thought Leaders -- Rebuilding the Manufacturing Industry
AMT's Bob Simpson believes manufacturing's most pressing need right now is attracting more young people.

Thought Leaders -- Lean On Me (Full Transcript)
More from Lean guru Jim Womack.

Thought Leaders -- Lean On Me
Lean guru Jim Womack believes the world -- though not necessarily manufacturing -- is marching in a lean direction.

Thought Leaders -- An Era Of Incredible Productivity
Eaton's Sandy Cutler says U.S. manufacturers need to let the world know how well they're really doing.

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