Short Supply: A New Era of Scarce Resources
China's emergence as a voracious consumer of raw materials has raised concern about resource scarcity. Does the world have enough supplies of essential commodities such as iron ore, copper, molybdenum, oil and even water? by Suzanne Young

Running Out?
"The end is nigh" prognosticators date back to the ancient Greeks. The economic boom fueled by China has brought new warnings of resource scarcity. Doomsayers think that this time, we may really be running out of basic commodities. Are they right? by Suzanne Young

Shortages in the Midst of Plenty
A by-the-numbers look at reserves for essential natural resources. by Maya R. Payne

His Word and a Handshake
With a personal style increasingly rare in this corporate era, Thomas Mallan won the loyalty of customers, suppliers and staff. He treated them with dignity, didn't pinch nickels and trusted employees to do the right thing. by Judith Crown

Supply Chain Standouts
When it comes to supply chain management, the metals industry could take a page from the paper, plastics or textile industries. by John T. Slania

Publisher’s Note

Those Sarbanes-Oxley Blues
by Bob Weidner

Under the Radar

Down From The Heights But Still Going
by Eli Lustgarten

Advocacy

Gaining Currency
The best bill for addressing the manipulation of Chinese currency languished in committee last year. Now there are promising indications that the problem is being taken more seriously. by Mary Swanton and Judith Crown

Guest Column

Fixing the Broken Immigration System
A coalition of organizations is working to make reform a reality. by Janet Murguía