Daily News For February 11, 2009

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Today's Daily News

Intel to Invest $7 Billion to Build U.S. Plants
Plants will use nanotechnology Click to continue

Infrastructure and Stimulus Draw Comments
As the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 moves through the U.S. Congress towards President Obama's desk, logistics groups provide comments on it and other related issues. Click to continue

Two ArcelorMittal Plants Available for Sale
ArcelorMittal is willing to sell two U.S. plants it closed late last year but it's unclear if any buyers are available for the facilities, in Hennepin, Ill. and Lackawanna, N.Y. Click to continue

Click Commerce Tabbed to Support Supply Chain for Military Parts
Click Commerce Inc., a supply chain management solutions provider, announced that its Parts Planning Solution will be used by Lockheed Martin to support vehicle sustainment for military ground vehicles in a 10-year contract worth up to $5.6 billion. Click to continue

IndustryWeek Web Forum

Visit the IndustryWeek Forums -- an active online community discussing the latest in manufacturing. The forum is open!

The Answer To The CEO Pay Dilemma
"...tax all income above $1 million dollars at a 50% marginal rate..." Click to continue

Expanding Market Share in a Shrinking Economy
"Following are six tried-and-true principles of business..." Click to continue

It's Not Swept Under the Rug - It's Used in the Product
"Just when you think people are taking recycling as far as it could possibly go..." Click to continue

Squeezing More Working Capital From Your Supply Chain
"The ten suggestions are..." Click to continue

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