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There are a myriad of complex issues challenging executives today.

The Evolving World of Risk for Middle Market CEOs

You don’t have to work at a Fortune 500 firm to face threats from hackers, supply chain disruptions, rapidly rising health care costs, or the myriad other issues challenging executives today. From our April issue. ... Full story

Companies are in business to create value for their stakeholders.

Seven Value Creation Lessons from Private Equity

What top-tier PE firms can teach public companies about creating and sustaining value over time. ... Full story

Supply-chain risk management requires the ability to effectively and continuously apply three pillars of risk mitigation.

Avoid Three Key Supply-Chain Land Mines

Be aware that not all risks are obvious, prepare for the unexpected, and train employees on risk-management actions. ... Full story

An improving U.S. manufacturing landscape is clearly a factor in manufacturing management's improving salary fortunes.

2012 IndustryWeek Salary Survey: Welcome Back, Raises

Pay increases return in the 2012 IndustryWeek Salary Survey. Even more, data reveal a remedy for the manufacturing talent shortage -- and it's within your own four walls. ... Full story

States have been increasing revenue mostly by raising taxes.

The Six States Where Taxes Are Soaring

As the economy struggles to recover, state and federal budget deficits continue to be the subject of increased attention. ... Full story

Some CFOs and tresurers claim opeating leases dlilute earnings.

Can Operating Leases Be Strategic?

Operating leases can cut capital commitments, boost strategic flexibility, and help a company manage capacity utilization during an economic downturn. ... Full story

Some companies were able to bounce back much more quickly than expected.

Bouncing Back: Supply Chain Risk Management Lessons from Post-tsunami Japan

Companies are better preparing their supply chains to withstand future crises and minimize the impact of potential disruptions. ... Full story

It's true - studies show that daylight savings time can impacts the bottom line

Daylight Savings Time and “Cyberloafing”

New research suggests that people “cyberloaf” (i.e. websurf instead of working) more when they are tired. Some people may find this surprising. (We do not.) If nothing else, this is another argument against Daylight Savings Time. ... Full story

Manufacturers Pay a Bounty for Skilled Workers

Brian Papke is frustrated. As president of Mazak Corporation in Florence, Ky., he is struggling to hire welders. ... Full story

Bringing employees together into a great team

Creating High Performing Teams

Video collaboration can make it much easier for teams to access knowledge from different areas and participate in richly connected social networks while making it much easier to test different ideas more quickly. ... Full story