Daily News For February 13, 2009

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GM Offers Buyouts to All 62,000 Hourly Workers
Goal is to hire more tier-two workers Click to continue

Aleris Files for Chapter 11
Aleris International Inc., which produces secondary aluminum, aluminum rolled products, and aluminum extrusions, has filed for bankruptcy. Click to continue

Agility Continues to Expand
The global logistics provider has recently added to its capabilities in Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Click to continue

3M Offers Space-Saving Automated Materials Handling System
3M Library Systems has devised a new space-saving automated materials handling system for libraries called the Intelligent Return and Sorter System Click to continue

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The Future is Here -- Battery-Exchange Service Stations Arrive
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Inventory Masking True GDP Weakness
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An SMED Question
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