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Big Steel Leads Charge Against China's Environmental Standards
U.S. steel producers are out in front of a partnership among domestic manufacturers and the United Steelworkers in a new effort to pressure China to conform to global pollution-control standards. Click to continue

IT Budgets for Retailers to Remain Stable and Grow
Despite a difficult economy, 51% of retailers expect IT budgets as a percent of sales to stay the same, and 26% expect budgets to grow because of projects already underway. Click to continue

BASF Cuts Production by 25%
The shutdowns will sharply reduce output of ethylene, a product used to make plastics. Click to continue

DSC Logistics to Offer Flexible Supply Chain Space
The company has 'Flexspace 2009,' a short-term space option for customers with rapidly changing supply chain needs such as seasonal spikes, crossdock activities, inventory build or overflow, network rationalization or consolidation and product recalls. Click to continue

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Top Bold Leaders Defy Moldy Myths
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Dealing with Supply Chain Risks You Can't Avoid
"One mistake that really leaps out is the last one..." Click to continue

Talkin' Bout My Generational Theft
"Whoa Brad, let's take a deep breath here..." Click to continue

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