Manufacturing & Materials

Magazine articles on manufacturing and material mining and processing.

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IndustryWeek July 1, 2007 David Blanchard	3PLs Flourish As Manufacturers Stick To What They Do Best Manufacturers are learning sometimes it's better to let somebody else do the work.
IndustryWeek July 1, 2007 Jill Jusko	Benefits Of PLM: By The Numbers Flexibility is the most valuable characteristic of PLM tool.
IndustryWeek July 1, 2007 Jill Jusko	Nano-Growth Research indicates that the market for nanotechnology-enabled products will reach $1.5 trillion in 2015, if you don't count semiconductors and electronics, two industries the firm says should be treated with caution.
The Motley Fool June 12, 2007 Toby Shute	No Mo' Drama for Peru Copper It looks like this exploration-stage company has finally found a sugar daddy. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 12, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	Quick Take: Rexam's Clever Acquisition Buying Owens-Illinois' packaging business isn't a slam dunk, but it is an interesting move. The immediate reaction to the sale has been negative for Britain's Rexam. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 11, 2007 Toby Shute	Nucor's News Is Negligible The steelmaker faces serious headwinds, but it has the resources to batten down the hatches. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 11, 2007 Rich Smith	Hooker Punished Optimism over the firm's new business model -- importing furniture made by others -- and the high-margin sales it offered gave way to disappointment when those margins failed to make an appearance in the first quarter of a new and improved fiscal 2008. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek June 18, 2007 Michael Mandel	Are You a Victim of 'Phantom' GDP? Here are four signs to help you determine whether your industry's output and productivity are being overstated.
The Motley Fool June 7, 2007 Rich Duprey	Russ Berrie Not So Cuddly The toy and gift maker rejects an unsolicited takeover offer as unworthy of further consideration. Shareholders apparently agreed that the unsolicited offer was too low and bid up the stock.
The Motley Fool June 6, 2007 Rich Smith	American Woodmark Splinters As housing-sector weakness cascaded over the cabinet maker's business, fourth-quarter sales slid 23% year over year -- accelerating from the 9% pace of decline set for the full fiscal year 2007.
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