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May/June 2005

Power Up
With oil prices at a record high, dwindling domestic natural gas supplies pushing up the cost of a major energy component for many plants and the once-reliable electricity network in increasing jeopardy, metals companies are responding with a renewed sense of urgency. By Mary Swanton

Not Built in America
The Pentagon refuses to accept any sort of "buy American" policy or quota for the military. Given the Pentagon's ease with outsourcing, the question is whether the U.S. manufacturing sector will supply tomorrow's military. By Mark Ingebretsen

John Nichols Takes Charge
Instead of trying to change the world, The Marmon Group's CEO relies on internal company innovation and sector specialization to better compete on the global stage. by Ross Foti

Tort Reform
Do legal costs really drive up the cost of doing business in North America? And is this the year all that will change? By John N. Frank

Advocacy

Hey, Buddy, Yuan a Fight?
Dr. Peter Morici has iconoclastic views on Asian currency. It's about time someone spoke up for North American manufacturing. by Richard Walker

Guest Column

Fulfilling the Promise of American Health Care
by William A. Peck, M.D. Director, Center for Health Policy at Washington University School of Medicine Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Distinguished Professor of Medicine

Product Spotlight

ERP Software
Shop wisely to ensure a smoother Enterprise Resource Planning software implementation. Lauren P. Strandquist

 

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