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Top 10 Mobile Solutions for Lean Manufacturing
Lean initiatives help manufacturers drive waste out of plant floor operations. Mobile apps are helping companies automate processes that used to be manual, giving manufacturers more efficiency. Learn about the top 10 mobile solutions for manufacturers, how mobile devices are improving efficiency in the warehouse, and how to lay the groundwork for transformation in your own company.  Get this free IndustryWeek guide to mobile apps in manufacturing!

How to Succeed at Outsourcing.
Management guru Peter Drucker always challenged companies to "Do what you do best and outsource the rest." But in today's manufacturing environment, there are a lot of factors you need to take into account. Read this free IndustryWeek guide to learn 5 game-changing rules for outsourcing. You'll also read about techniques for managing suppliers, and how to appropriately account for country risk. Read it now.

Innovation: No Longer Top-Down, Now It's Social
The new way of innovating is embracing social tools, to give a voice to creative outliers to prevent groupthink.  Learn how companies like IBM are empowering their employees to drive social innovation, how to find "innovation ambassadors" within the firm, and cross-fertilize your social media teams.  Get this free IndustryWeek guide to innovation.