SUMMER 2010
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Washington
How recipients respond to an EDSP test order can present challenging issues. Page 6
Global Strategies
U.S. businesses must craft flexible business models that leverage the strengths from different marketplaces around the globe. Page 8
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Continuous Improvement
By monitoring a few key variables and then acting on the data, executives can keep their businesses operating at peak efficiency and thriving in challenging times. Page 12
Supply Chain
Design of Experiments is a tool that can help leverage value in a business. Page 18
Manufacturing Tomorrow
Wind turbines suggest a new market for the heavy manufacturing industry. Page 128
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Smart Pricing
The tactical pricing capabilities in sales often lack a high degree of precision. Page 16
Business Value
Your business is not just a source of cash; it is a storehouse of value. Page 20
On The Cover> Industrial Electric Wire and Cable
has transformed its operation with new sites, market verticals and service offerings to build its global presence. PAGE 22
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