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Apple, Senate Panel Gear Up for an Offshore Tax Showdown

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:10:00 +0000

Tuesday's hearing comes amid increased scrutiny of offshore holdings of big US companies, which are reluctant to repatriate funds due to corporate tax rate

America's Offshoring Debacle -- Accounting for What Happened

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:51:00 +0000

By John Biagioni, general manager, Viatran

In deciding where to produce products, Total Cost of Ownership, gives companies an accurate insight into the lifecycle of costs.

US Lawmakers Raise Google Glass Privacy Concerns

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39:00 +0000

Members of the Congressional Privacy Caucus question Google about the privacy implications and possible 'misuse' of its Internet-linked eyewear.

Where's the Applause? Explaining the Lack of Industry Enthusiasm for NNMI

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:00 +0000

The National Association of Manufacturers is not alone in ignoring or at least giving little attention to government manufacturing technology policies. Few manufacturing companies spend serious time lobbying for these efforts.

Too Much of a Good Thing? Avoid the Commodity Trap

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:02:00 +0000

Too much of a good thing can translate into a future that involves undifferentiated offerings and purchases driven primarily by price.

Cambodia Factory Operator Admits 'Neglect' After Deaths

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:31:00 +0000

Eleven other people were injured in Thursday's incident at the Taiwanese-owned Wing Star facility, which makes shoes for Japanese sports brand Asics.

EU Says Emissions Down, But Pollution Scheme Falters

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:36:00 +0000

Total carbon dioxide output from industrial installations was down 2% in 2012, reflecting the economic slowdown.

Japan PM To Announce New Growth Plans

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:03:00 +0000

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to announce broadbrush outlines of the third of his 'three arrows' of a plan dubbed 'Abenomics' which is intended to turn around years of deflation in the world's third-largest economy.

Honda Retooling Ohio Plant for New Acura

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:12:00 +0000

Robert Brooks

Two-year, $70-million project will develop assembly site for new hybrid vehicle

Honda of America will convert a plant at its Central Ohio complex as the site for assembling its redesigned Acura NSX passenger vehicle.

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Dell's Profits Plunge in Q1

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:54:00 +0000

Shift away from personal computers hammers the technology company’s bottom line.