Daily News For January 16, 2009 ADVERTISEMENT Reduce costs in a slow economy by automating manual processes Download this white paper, which examines how manufacturers of all sizes can use workforce automation to save money, improve efficiencies, facilitate talent retention, and see a fast ROI -- critical objectives during an economic downturn. Click here. Today's Daily News Mexico Cuts Tariffs to Aid Manufacturing Recession in the U.S. has significantly reduced demand for exports from Mexico. The country hopes lowered tariffs will help, in particular, to support its maquiladoras. Click to continue Honda to Cut 3,100 Jobs in Japan Will reduce production as well Click to continue Booked Orders Down for Conveyor Manufacturing Industry The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its November 2008 Booked Orders Index was 94, down 40 points or a decrease of 30% from October 2008’s Index of 134. The November 2008 Index decreased 38% from the November 2007 Index of 151. Click to continue Wescast Closing Ontario Foundry Wescast Industries Inc. plans to close one of the two ductile iron foundries it operates in Wingham, ON, in order to reduce operating costs and to 'better align capacity with expected volume levels.' Click to continue U.S. Steelmakers Claiming New Achievement in Energy Efficiency 'Substantial' reduction in the industry's aggregate CO2 emissions Click to continue IndustryWeek Web Forum Visit the IndustryWeek Forums -- an active online community discussing the latest in manufacturing. The forum is open! 10 Best (And 10 Worst) Jobs In America Today "Manufacturing could be said as having also cracked the 10 worst list, with Welder -- described as 'Joins or repairs metal surfaces through the application of heat' -- ranking 8th of 10..." Click to continue Blue Day for White Collars "Large engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. proved today that not even executives and office workers are immune to the massive downsizing taking place in manufacturing worldwide..." Click to continue Are Oil Prices Headed For Another Spike? "Gilligan blames the instability in the oil markets as the result of speculators who profit from volatility..." Click to continue Manufacturing Continues to Contract. What will the Recovery Look Like? "The headlines are daunting..." Click to continue Participate in this and other discussions at forums.industryweek.com. Manufacturing Poll Is your company planning to hire in Q1? Yes No We're still not sure. Vote now at http://www.industryweek.com. After you have voted, discuss this topic in the forums. See the results of the last poll: When do you think manufacturing will come out of recession? Miss an Issue? See our newsletter archives. PRODUCED BY Click on any of the above logos to visit the producing sites.

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