Daily News For October 6, 2011 ADVERTISEMENT How to Shield Your Supply Chain From Disasters View this free IndustryWeek guide to learn how to fortify your supply chain along with preventing internal and external problems from affecting it. Selected topics covered are: Creating A High-Value Supply Chain Disruption Prevention From Natural Disasters Will A Complex Supply Chain Help Or Hurt? Taking A Supplier Health Check ...and much more in this guide on how to make the right moves for your company. Download your copy now! Today's Daily News Steve Jobs Legacy Reaches Far Beyond Apple 'The whole idea that a computer is something that a consumer might want comes from Jobs; the way we compute today wouldn't be what it is without him.' Click to continue Boeing, Cargolux Reach Agreement in Delivery Dispute Global freight hauler Cargolux International SA has arrived at a tentative agreement with Boeing Co. to resolve a dispute that postponed a scheduled delivery of two jets last month. The September delivery was to be the first for the 747-8, the largest 747 yet and the largest commercial aircraft built in the U.S. Click to continue The Art of Cutting Costs, While Growing Revenues A recent study of executives found that while they expected their company to grow at a rate equal to or significantly greater than most economic growth forecasts, they have embarked on a renewed focus on cost-cutting. Click to continue Study Estimating EHS Regulations Cost Business $65 Billion Annually 'Vastly Overstated' A 2010 study conducted for the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy is often cited by opponents of new federal workplace regulations to support their opinion that OSHA regulations are bad for the economy. However, another group of researchers claims the study is poorly researched and includes 'vastly overstated costs.' Click to continue Dow Chemical Business Unit Building New Factory in Korea The facility will make metallization materials used in advanced-chip packaging. Click to continue Battle for Heavier Trucks Gets Video Treatment The Coalition for Transportation Productivity launched a digital video campaign to rally support for federal truck weight reform legislation known as the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, in order to educate the transportation community about giving states the option to grant interstate access for heavier, single trailer trucks equipped with safer six axles instead of the typical five. Click to continue Aviation Boom in Asia, Middle East Cushions Boeing Aircraft orders have been streaming in from the two regions, making up for softer demand in the United States and Europe. Click to continue Big Fat Finance Blog Visit the bigfatfinanceblog.com. Updated daily by members of the Business Finance Expert Network, The Big Fat Finance Blog is intended to arm finance professionals with innovative ideas and best practices that help finance organizations create value. How to Make Better Use of Your Board "...most corporate directors don't believe that recent rules changes concerning executive compensation will help them better manage executive compensation..." Click to continue Just Who (or What) Benefits the Most from Tax Breaks? "Corporate America's ability to sometimes pay little or no taxes on the income it earns has captured headlines recently..." Click to continue Is the IRS' Voluntary Worker Classification Program a Good Deal for Employers? "Classifying a worker as an employee or an independent contractor has significant consequences for a business, as employees are covered by a host of labor laws..." Click to continue Participate in these and other discussions at bigfatfinanceblog.com. 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