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Virus-Proofing Your Plant

Yokogawa Electric's Graham Speake says control system engineers have much to learn about security from the IT world.

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Don't Play the Game, Change It

A new book examines the principles Apple's cofounder and CEO has used to make the company a legendary innovator.

Knowing Your Core Competency

Intuitive Surgical approaches manufacturing with an innovation-first mindset.

Russia, China Pledge Bigger Role for Yuan, Ruble

Total trade between Russia and China is estimated to top $50 billion at the end of the year, but much of that trade is currently handled with U.S. dollars rather than Chinese yuan or Russian rubles.

Private Sector Manufacturing Regained Steam in Eurozone

Germany and France led the recovery.

Oracle Wants SAP to Pay Billions for Plundered Programs

Saudi Tycoon Alwaleed Buys 1% Stake in GM

He said the allure was 'the global strength of General Motors brand, the relatively attractive offering price, and the company's growth prospects in Brazil and China.'

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The ART Of Business

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