Daily News For February 25, 2009 ADVERTISEMENT Gaining Control of Regulatory Compliance Download this white paper now and learn a low risk, high impact approach to gaining control of regulatory compliance. The procedures, tasks, and behaviors that bear upon compliance can be overwhelming. Yet organizations that can master these activities, operate more efficiently, compete more effectively, and build their brands and names in the marketplace. Download this white paper now and learn how Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technologies can help. Today's Daily News GM Cancels New Small-Engine Plant GM still plans to manufacture its new global engine platform -- a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine for the Chevrolet Cruze and a 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine for the Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) -- but it will not build a new manufacturing plant for the series. Click to continue Manufacturing Production Will Likely Grow by 3% in 2010 MAPI predicts a 9% decline in 2009. Click to continue Moderate Confidence, Tapering Rapidly A new Global Logistics Business Confidence Index conducted in February 2009 has most respondents describing the markets where they operate to be 'moderate' to 'strong.' Click to continue Governors Form Wind Energy Coalition One goal of the group is the adoption of a national renewable electricity standard requiring utilities to create 20% of the nation's electricity from wind by 2030. Click to continue IndustryWeek Web Forum Visit the IndustryWeek Forums -- an active online community discussing the latest in manufacturing. The forum is open! You Write the Cartoon Caption Check out the latest cartoon from Jerry King and tell us what is going on. The funniest caption gets fame and glory. Click to continue G.E., HP Execs Cutting Own Pay; Will Other Manufacturing CEOs Follow Their Lead? "Such a common-sense move paid PR dividends for G.E..." Click to continue Hold On To Your Socks -- The Supply Chain Risk Forecast Just got Worse! "Is this a concern for you?..." Click to continue Bad Ads: Did PepsiCo Just Pull A "New Coke" Move? "...outraged former customers (probably suffering from madness caused by severe fructose deficit and rickets) took to the Web to express their displeasure in e-mail..." Click to continue Participate in this and other discussions at forums.industryweek.com. Manufacturing Survey TAKE PART! 2009 Benchmarking Survey Better the Future State of American Job Shops and Contract Manufacturers By participating in the benchmarking survey, you'll receive a FREE pre-publication copy of the data. You'll be able to use this data to increase your shops competitiveness on global scale, measure your performance against other facilities, and create new strategies ideally for your shop. What's inside: Detailed data on nearly 100 different metrics. Covers human resources, operations, technology, customer service and finance. Includes a 12-point executive dashboard just for job shops and contract manufacturers. Compare your shop with other U.S. Job Shops and Contract Manufacturers. HURRY! Survey ends March 9th! PARTICIPATE NOW Miss an Issue? See our newsletter archives. PRODUCED BY Click on any of the above logos to visit the producing sites.

Copyright© 2006-2009 Penton Media, Inc. 1300 E. 9th St. Cleveland, OH 44114. All rights reserved. Penton Media's Privacy Policy Thank you for reading Quick Manufacturing News. You are subscribed as #email#. To unsubscribe, please click here.