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First Up

First Up -- Get Going
Bold, concerted action is needed to put the manufacturing sector back on track.

First Up -- The Two Sides of Climate Change
While the move to a greener economy offers many exciting opportunities, the transition is also fraught with peril.

First Up -- Designed for Success
Founder and CEO Eric Barnes is betting that careful attention to design and aligning his business with water advocacy will bring success to start-up KOR Water.

First Up -- A Capacity for Innovation
New York start-up Ioxus Inc. takes on the energy challenge with a competitive spirit and a focus on lean manufacturing.

First Up -- What is Advanced Manufacturing?
A tour of Virginia manufacturers offers insights into this diverse category.

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Viewpoint

Viewpoint -- Tips for Manufacturing in the United States
We could easily set up facilities in China or other parts of the world that have cheaper labor, but it wouldn't be best for our company, says Diamond Wipes CEO.

Viewpoint -- A Savvy On-Shore QB: Key to Successful Offshore Product Development
In seeking a leader look for creativity and resourcefulness, and new ways of thinking that match the new rules for working.

Viewpoint -- 'There Is a New Sheriff in Town' -- Get Ready for a More Aggressive OSHA
Some thoughts on getting your house in order for the new management

Viewpoint -- Two Cheers for President Obama's Community College Initiative
Under the President's plan, only colleges whose programs boost the number of community college students who graduate or transfer to a four-year university will receive continued funding.

Viewpoint -- America Not Ready -- Yet!
Why is the U.S. an 'emerging nation' in the infrastructure sector at such a crucial time for economic development and job creation?

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Taking The NanoPulse

Taking the NanoPulse -- Welcome to the Nano-Nation
Mapping the future of nanotechnology starts here.

Taking the NanoPulse -- Recession Ends. Nano-convergence Begins.
What happens now? The five new rules of nanotechnology.

Taking the NanoPulse -- Put a Nano in Your Tank
Nanotechnology gets energy policy hitting on all cylinders.

Taking the NanoPulse -- Nano-boom? Or Nano-bust?
Life, death and resurrection in the nanosphere.

Taking the NanoPulse -- Welcome to the Nano-Nexus
It's the finish line that's a starting gate.

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The Competitive Edge

The Competitive Edge -- A To-Do List for the Manufacturing Czar
Bloom should avoid protectionist measures and push for policy change that fosters innovation.

The Competitive Edge -- Are We Investing Wisely for Our Economic Future?
The U.S. lags in the global race to invest in production technology and research.

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.

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Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement -- Tools are Necessary but Not Sufficient
It is who is choosing and using the tools that makes a lasting difference in your operations.

Continuous Improvement -- What's the Future of U.S. Manufacturing?
Some claim manufacturing is dying here but the numbers tell a different story.

Continuous Improvement -- Are You Focusing on the Trivial?
You could be if your cost-saving efforts are centered on the activities within your facility's four walls.

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.

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Thought Leaders

Thought Leader -- Are We Running Out of Time on Trade Issues?
The manufacturing sector needs to see some relief in the next few years if the U.S. economy is to grow, says Peter Morici.

Thought Leader -- Ambitious Plans for Innovation and Manufacturing
Manufacturing and research expert Aris Melissaratos outlines a vision for America that combines an old-fashioned reverence for science and technology with a 21st century path to prosperity.

Thought Leader -- Health Care Reform's New Deal
Health care policy expert Dr. Pauline Rosenau says expect increased access, quality improvement and cost control to shape health care reform.

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.

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Consider This

Consider This -- Single Energy Projects Don't Maximize Savings
Reducing energy usage and costs gets easier when your energy initiatives work in tandem as part of a comprehensive energy strategy.

Consider This -- Time for America's Second Industrial Revolution
Lean offers the fuel to power a renaissance in American manufacturing.

Consider This -- How Leading Companies Thrive After the Recession
Two key factors help position companies to outperform their competitors.

Consider This -- Rethinking Management for the 21st Century
A return to 'classical management' would shore up American manufacturing, and the U.S. economy

Consider This -- Making MRO Inventories Play by the Rules
Well-managed MRO inventory can reduce costs and improve service levels.

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Executive View

Executive View -- Crown Equipment Grows Vertically
Lift truck manufacturer increases global presence with vertically integrated manufacturing processes.

Executive View -- Still Committed to Detroit
Robert Bosch's Peter Marks sees a future for green auto technologies in the U.S., but says hybrids and electric cars are a ways off.

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