Steel in Your Futures
It’s time to lay our cards on the table about steel futures. They could benefit everyone in the steel value chain, from producers to end users. Steel futures contracts can reduce risk, enhance profitability and stabilize the markets. by Mark W. Anderson

Hedge Your Bets
A look at how hedging in futures markets might work for a steel mill, a service center and an OEM. by Mark W. Anderson

Always in Control
Charles F. Knight’s demanding and exacting management style at Emerson Electric is instructive for the next generation of executives competing in an unforgiving marketplace. by Judith Crown

How's Your Bench?
During the lean years, metals companies couldn’t afford to replenish the management ranks. Now, with boomers nearing retirement, they have no choice. by Susan Ladika

Under the Radar

Publisher’s Note

Passion and Engagement
by M. Robert Weidner, III, publisher

Advocacy

There's Help at the Border
Duties on imports and rebates on exports could go far to help domestic manufacturers.
by Ola Kinnander

Supply Chain

Supply Chain
Distortions are amplified up and down the supply chain. While you can’t stop it, you can try to contain it.
by J.P. McCafferty