Daily News For March 31, 2010

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Eaton to Build New Engine Valve Plant in China
Part of company's strategy to produce products 'for the region within the region' Click to continue

When It Comes to Training, Don't Hope for the Best
Assure success by setting targets of achievement before making the investment. Click to continue

Romi Takes Hardinge Offer to Shareholders
Brazilian machine tool builder Industrias Romi S.A. is switching strategies with its $92-million takeover attempt of Hardinge Inc., launching an $8-per-shar cash tender offer because its five-month effort to negotiate a merger have been resisted. Click to continue

U.S. Must Do More to Prevent Loss of Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs
According to a new report, the United States must commit to developing a domestic manufacturing sector capable of meeting heightened demand for the parts, systems and components of the growing clean energy economy to ensure that federal clean energy investments create quality, high-paying jobs here in the United States. Click to continue

Navistar Transforms its Global Supply Chain on 4PL Model
The company has contracted with Menlo Worldwide Logistics to provide an expanded range of fourth-party logistics (4PL) analysis, design and management services in support of Navistar’s five-year plan to reengineer and improve performance in its supply chain. Click to continue

Sony, Toshiba to Sell LCD Plants
The companies unveiled plans to sell factories producing panels for mobile phones, digital cameras and laptops in a bid to smooth earnings. Click to continue

Equipment Distributor to Supply Balqon Electric Trucks in Columbia
Material handling equipment distributor Industrias IVOR has agreed to distribute heavy-duty electric vehicles from Balqon Corp. to ports, warehouses and distribution companies in Columbia. Click to continue

U.S. Consumer Confidence Rebounds
Conference Board index rises to 52.5 from 46.4 Click to continue

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Economic Recovery Tops Supply Chain Agenda
"Economic recovery has surpassed economic downturn in the list of business drivers for 2010..." Click to continue

Resistance Is Futile -- You WILL Be Social
"...the Borg actually make a good metaphor..." Click to continue

Poll: Global Water Shortage Will Transform Business Operations Over Next Decade
"...virtually every industry in the world will need to adjust strategic planning, production practices and business models..." Click to continue

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