Daily News For April 28, 2010

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Today's Daily News

China Warns Exporters Still at Risk
China insists a strong yuan is needed to protect jobs and prevent social unrest, and says the value of the currency is not to blame for China's wide trade surpluses. Click to continue

Consumer Confidence at Highest Level Since September 2008
Survey showed consumers' current and short-term concerns about jobs and the overall economy are easing Click to continue

OSHA Agenda Proposes Injury and Illness Prevention Program
In addition to familiar topics such as cranes and derricks, diacetyl, beryllium and crystalline silica, OSHA’s spring 2010 regulatory agenda contains some new, high-priority items -- a proposed Injury and Illness Prevent Program standard and a move to modernize the agency’s injury and illness reporting systems. Click to continue

GM Adds 245 Jobs to Indiana Factory
The factory, which once had more than 1,200 workers, is one of the world's largest aluminum die-casting facilities and now has 370 employees. Click to continue

Honda Motor Sees Profits Surge 95.9%
Profit of $2.87 billion Click to continue

John Deere Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Russia
CEO: Russia has potential to become 'one of the world's major food-producing regions' Click to continue

Neenah Paper Taps Schneider for Supply Chain Management
As part of the agreement, Neenah is now using Schneider's proprietary suite of software, including its transportation management system. This will allow Neenah and Schneider to manage everything from demand planning to load optimization and reporting. Click to continue

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Check out the latest from cartoonist Jerry King and submit your suggestion for the funniest caption. Click to continue

Can One Plant Manager Sustain a Community?
"He can. And his name is Chuck Sibley. He is the manager at two Navistar Diesel engine plants in Huntsville, Alabama..." Click to continue

Global Trade Management: Time is Money
"This phrase is about as timeless as the movement of goods from Point A to Point B..." Click to continue

I am Adamant That Good Decisions Can be Made Without Perfect Data
"Let us look outside of supply chain for examples where the data quality is good enough to make sensible decisions. We know that child mortality is higher in poor countries than in rich countries..." Click to continue

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Emerson Process Management: Rosemount 8800D CriticalProcess Vortex Flowmeter
Emerson Process Management introduces a new offering to the vortex flowmeter family, the Rosemount 8800D CriticalProcess Vortex flowmeter, designed to increase plant availability and enhance overall safety. This new flowmeter enhances online vortex sensor maintainability, while providing an added level of safety on critical applications.The vortex sensor in the Rosemount 8800D vortex flowmeter is isolated from the process, making it possible to maintain the vortex sensor without requiring a process shutdown, greatly increasing process availability. Click to continue

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