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Thousands Of GM Employees Take Buyouts
35,000 hourly employees took GM up on its buyout program, placing the auto manufacturer ahead of schedule to reach a 30,000-job reduction by Jan. 1, 2007. Read more
Cat Logistics To Supply Integrated Logistics To Mitsubishi
Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. will provide an integrated logistics solution to support Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi (SCM) service parts operations in Japan. Read more
Stamping Plant Wins Work
Automotive supplier, Tower Automotive, has selected ICE Industries to manufacture stampings and welded assemblies for the next three years. Read more
Expanding Pork Processing In Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corp will provide $1.25 million in incentives to Indiana Packers for assistance in expansion projects totaling $112 million in investment. Read more
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John Brandt On Leadership -- Southwest Airlines Tries To Come Back to the Pack
"Southwest Airlines is testing assigned seating as a way to remain competitive. But if Southwest really wants to compete with other U.S. airlines, they'll have to make further changes, including..."
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