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Don Your Rally Caps for the American Car Industry

By Chris Chiappinelli | Published: July 1, 2009
It’s easy to take potshots at the American auto industry these days; a one-eyed drunk could hit that target. I’d rather take a minute to praise it. American carmakers, it seems, have dedicated themselves to eliminating one of the core lean wastes...
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Hunting for Energy Savings

By Chris Chiappinelli | Published: May 20, 2009

Energy consumption is a great area for a company to focus on during a downturn, when a drop in the electrical bill can give much-needed breathing room to the operating budget. Maybe it's time for some energy hunts...

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