Globalization of Back-Office Processes Expected to See 50% Growth over Next Three Years Companies can see 20-50% cost savings
India's Car Sector in Trouble India is aiming for $145 billion in automotive sales by 2016, accounting for 10% of its economy.
Small Businesses Add 20,000 Jobs in August The growth in small business jobs was from the service sector.
Feud Over Between BP and Russian Joint Venture Energy supplies from TNK-BP are expected to come on stream on the global markets
U.S. Loses 84,000 Jobs in August Manufacturing shed 61,000 jobs
Daimler to Test Electric Car Automaker teams with energy company to develop electric vehicles.
Solar Energy Can Meet World's Energy Demands Says Expert Under current scenarios, photovoltaic models will represent about 1,000 square kilometers by 2020 accounting for about only 3% percent of energy needs in the 27-member European Union, he added.
Strategic Service Management: An Integral Part of Cost-Reduction Sun Microsystems saved $47 million in its first year after implementing Service Parts Management by reducing inventory and eliminating purchases. Click to continue
MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.: Silicon Peaks & Valleys Wafer manufacturer records 6% sales increase in spite of production setbacks. Web Exclusive Click to continue
Leveraging Compliance as a Business Asset and a Way to Drive Profitability While conforming to government regulations is essential, manufacturers are equally focused on demonstrating they can ensure the overall safety and security of the brand. Web Exclusive Click to continue
Getting the Green Light Supply Chain Consortium uncovers environmental success stories. Web Exclusive Click to continue
Taking the NanoPulse -- Plug in. Turn on. Green up. Could nanotechnology be the ultimate renewable energy? Web Exclusive Click to continue
Kinetic Concepts Inc.: Time Heals All Wounds Acquisition charges sink earnings, but company expects to grow with LifeCell deal. Web Exclusive Click to continue
The Key to a Successful Lean Journey? Leadership! Successful lean leaders are disciplined, humble, and excel in four critical roles. Web Exclusive Click to continue
Re-Thinking Transportation Costs: Doing Better Regardless of the Price of Fuel Leading companies are increasingly relying on sophisticated optimization techniques to sort through a bewildering sea of data and determine the answer to their supply chain needs. Web Exclusive Click to continue
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