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http://www.purchasing.com/article/383121-Verso_to_boost_energy_efficiency_at_paper_mills.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:11:46 GMT Stimulus funds cover half of $19 million Green project... http://www.purchasing.com/article/382982-Chrysler_forecasts_3B_in_savings_through_joint_purchasing_deals.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/382982-Chrysler_forecasts_3B_in_savings_through_joint_purchasing_deals.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:59 GMT New purchasing chief outlines carmaker's procurement... http://www.purchasing.com/article/382963-New_supply_chain_exec_at_U_S_Steel.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/382963-New_supply_chain_exec_at_U_S_Steel.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:17:41 GMT Lukac promoted to VP, supply... http://www.purchasing.com/article/382957-Eastman_shuts_PET_plant_for_repairs.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/382957-Eastman_shuts_PET_plant_for_repairs.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:38:38 GMT Buyers will be 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http://www.purchasing.com/blog/CAREER_TURNS/24985-ISM_membership_for_sales_What_s_in_it_for_you_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/CAREER_TURNS/24985-ISM_membership_for_sales_What_s_in_it_for_you_.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:17:24 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/367348-Stanley_Works_buys_Black_Decker.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367348-Stanley_Works_buys_Black_Decker.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:11:45 GMT Supply chain consolidation expected to save $350 million over three years... http://www.purchasing.com/article/367235-Little_acceleration_in_2010_truck_buys.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367235-Little_acceleration_in_2010_truck_buys.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:49:15 GMT Heavy-duty truck demand will be slightly... http://www.purchasing.com/article/367211-Good_news_bad_news_for_credit_markets.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367211-Good_news_bad_news_for_credit_markets.php?rssid=20270 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http://www.purchasing.com/article/366920-Steel_tubing_prices_have_begun_to_slide.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:59:18 GMT Price-hike proposals withdrawn, buyers... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/MRO_MORE/24837-The_definition_of_insanity_or_the_emperor_has_no_clothes.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/MRO_MORE/24837-The_definition_of_insanity_or_the_emperor_has_no_clothes.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:19:13 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/366857-Opportunities_in_purchasing_are_starting_to_open_up.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366857-Opportunities_in_purchasing_are_starting_to_open_up.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:35:19 GMT Recruiter advises: Now's the time to look for a purchasing... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366805-Steel_scrap_prices_will_slump_in_November.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366805-Steel_scrap_prices_will_slump_in_November.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT Oversupply will reflect 4Q slippage in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366795-ISM_members_to_vote_on_membership_expansion_proposal.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366795-ISM_members_to_vote_on_membership_expansion_proposal.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:07:06 GMT Upcoming vote will determine if ISM membership restrictions are lifted and membership is opened... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Back_to_School/24785-Will_the_Suppliers_in_the_Room_Please_Raise_Their_Hand_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Back_to_School/24785-Will_the_Suppliers_in_the_Room_Please_Raise_Their_Hand_.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:23:42 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Government_Contracting/24718-Regulatory_changes.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Government_Contracting/24718-Regulatory_changes.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:32:31 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/366292-Freeport_not_boosting_U_S_copper_output.php?rssid=20270 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http://www.purchasing.com/article/366174-International_Paper_shuts_paper_paperboard_mills.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366174-International_Paper_shuts_paper_paperboard_mills.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:45:14 GMT Cutbacks will slice 2.1 million tons of annual... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366173-Potash_use_collapsed_this_year.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366173-Potash_use_collapsed_this_year.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:41:47 GMT Prices have fallen... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365754-Wholesale_prices_fall_unexpectedly.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365754-Wholesale_prices_fall_unexpectedly.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:24:14 GMT Prices of raw materials dip... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365588-Metalcenter_steel_shipments_down_29_from_08.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365588-Metalcenter_steel_shipments_down_29_from_08.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:49:07 GMT NA steel deliveries increased just 1.6% in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365515-Where_is_1_000_plus_gold_going_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365515-Where_is_1_000_plus_gold_going_.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:11:28 GMT Some analyst are bullish, some... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365508-Xstrata_drops_bid_for_Anglo_American.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365508-Xstrata_drops_bid_for_Anglo_American.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:57:25 GMT Outside chance exists for a renewed takeover... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358384-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Keep_an_eye_on_supplier_performance.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358384-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Keep_an_eye_on_supplier_performance.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:03:12 GMT Stewart tells buying groups to also think outside the... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358374-Webcast_to_cite_reality_checks_on_strategic_sourcing.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358374-Webcast_to_cite_reality_checks_on_strategic_sourcing.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:48:15 GMT Purchasing professionals discuss their efforts to take strategic sourcing to new levels of... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357525-Fiat_to_Buy_More_in_India.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357525-Fiat_to_Buy_More_in_India.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Fiat Group's purchasing organization has announced plans to rapidly increase its sourcing of... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357531-Corporate_purchasing_plans_still_appear_to_be_cautious_Buyers_30_day_buying_plans_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357531-Corporate_purchasing_plans_still_appear_to_be_cautious_Buyers_30_day_buying_plans_.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT WHAT'S AHEAD: The most recent Beige Book report says all 12 Federal Reserve Bank districts are... 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staff at Benton Harbor, Mich-based Whirlpool recently joined with colleagues in the... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357544-American_Airlines_MacLean_is_supply_chain_manager_of_the_year.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357544-American_Airlines_MacLean_is_supply_chain_manager_of_the_year.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT Walk into John MacLean's corner office at American Airlines and you can immediately see evidence... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357563-Procurement_Outsourcing_Grows_to_a_1B_market.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357563-Procurement_Outsourcing_Grows_to_a_1B_market.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT According to the recent Black Book of Outsourcing Report, procurement outsourcing is the fastest... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357518-Consumer_Spending_Jumps.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357518-Consumer_Spending_Jumps.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT Consumer spending, which accounts for about 70% of the economy, climbed in August 1.3%, larger... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357583-Blackmer_Pump_gets_suppliers_involved_early_in_product_design.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357583-Blackmer_Pump_gets_suppliers_involved_early_in_product_design.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT Manufacturers are expected to be experts at what they manufacture. However, the very best ones... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357548-The_offense_and_defense_of_cost_optimization.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357548-The_offense_and_defense_of_cost_optimization.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT No matter how you phrase it, the economy is the hot topic for business. As purchasing... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357542-International_Switchgear_turns_onto_MRO_cost_control.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357542-International_Switchgear_turns_onto_MRO_cost_control.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT As more companies look to manage their costs, the indirect and MRO spend areas are getting a... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357590-What_s_Your_Problem_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357590-What_s_Your_Problem_.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT No, really, we want to know your problems! In fact, we want to connect you with other supply... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357536-Kraft_Foods_unveils_procurement_moves.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357536-Kraft_Foods_unveils_procurement_moves.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT Kraft foods said last month it plans to focus on procurement strategies and dramatically reduce... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357547-CSCMP_2009_Cautious_optimism_drives_supply_chain_planning.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357547-CSCMP_2009_Cautious_optimism_drives_supply_chain_planning.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT Speakers and attendees at the 2009 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals conference... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357553-Purchasing_bridges_communications_gaps_in_the_coatings_supply_chain.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357553-Purchasing_bridges_communications_gaps_in_the_coatings_supply_chain.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT Buyers at coatings makers help leverage the knowledge and capabilities of their suppliers to... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357543-GDP_Heads_Right_Direction.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357543-GDP_Heads_Right_Direction.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT The revised reading for the U.S. second quarter GDP showed an even slighter decrease than... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358095-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Broken_supply_chains_need_fixing.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358095-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Broken_supply_chains_need_fixing.php?rssid=20270 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:44:31 GMT "Get ready for a wild ride" in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358050-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Adaptive_purchasing_works_best.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358050-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Adaptive_purchasing_works_best.php?rssid=20270 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:14:27 GMT Best purchasing systems address global, local... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357922-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Buying_Green_is_more_than_a_buzzword.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357922-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Buying_Green_is_more_than_a_buzzword.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:24:03 GMT Davies says purchasing should be more integrated with sustainability... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357920-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Supply_risk_is_always_present_says_D_B_expert.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357920-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Supply_risk_is_always_present_says_D_B_expert.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:05 GMT Dun & Bradstreet's Lawton says volatility in all forms is... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357675-China_still_holding_Australian_iron_ore_exec.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357675-China_still_holding_Australian_iron_ore_exec.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:26:28 GMT Stern Hu "doing well," says Rio Tinto's iron ore... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357670-World_steel_demand_to_grow_in_2010.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357670-World_steel_demand_to_grow_in_2010.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:20:26 GMT World Steel Association sees 9.2% steel use growth expected after 8.6% drop in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357479-Goodyear_rolls_suppliers_back_into_product_development.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357479-Goodyear_rolls_suppliers_back_into_product_development.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:50:36 GMT Supplier innovation day brings some surprising... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357473-Gold_price_ends_week_still_very_high.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357473-Gold_price_ends_week_still_very_high.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:32:22 GMT Despite some slippage, it's averaging $1,025 this... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357467-Will_copper_price_approach_3_in_2011_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357467-Will_copper_price_approach_3_in_2011_.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:33:50 GMT Chilean commission thinks... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357463-Metabolix_gets_cash_for_bio_based_project.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357463-Metabolix_gets_cash_for_bio_based_project.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:02:00 GMT USDA grant aimed at biodegradable... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Back_to_School/23692-REIs_show_signs_of_economic_recovery.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Back_to_School/23692-REIs_show_signs_of_economic_recovery.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:51:02 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/357393-United_Technologies_names_winner_of_Diverse_Supplier_Excellence_award.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357393-United_Technologies_names_winner_of_Diverse_Supplier_Excellence_award.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:28:32 GMT Precious metals supplier Aimtek receives UTC... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357379-Buyers_still_focused_on_price_reduction_as_talk_turns_to_recovery.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357379-Buyers_still_focused_on_price_reduction_as_talk_turns_to_recovery.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:16:02 GMT PurchasingBizconnect poll finds cost reduction strategies far outweigh supplier risk... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356948-NESCON_keynote_I_m_not_drinking_the_recovery_Kool_aid_yet_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356948-NESCON_keynote_I_m_not_drinking_the_recovery_Kool_aid_yet_.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:07:54 GMT Economist tells supply chain professionals to prepare for... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/CAREER_TURNS/23621-The_value_of_customer_service_representatives_in_the_buyer_supplier_relationship.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/CAREER_TURNS/23621-The_value_of_customer_service_representatives_in_the_buyer_supplier_relationship.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:04:47 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/356747-PTC_Alliance_files_for_Chapter_11_bankruptcy_revamp.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356747-PTC_Alliance_files_for_Chapter_11_bankruptcy_revamp.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:51:44 GMT Mechanical steel tube maker sees sales dip by two... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356736-Natural_gas_supplies_set_new_record.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356736-Natural_gas_supplies_set_new_record.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:41:52 GMT Prices remain under $5/mcf, could fall to... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356571-Steel_plate_price_increases_look_to_be_moderate.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356571-Steel_plate_price_increases_look_to_be_moderate.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:04:19 GMT Forecasters see $20 jump this month, not $40 sought by... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356483-Survey_Supply_chain_risks_decreasing.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356483-Survey_Supply_chain_risks_decreasing.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:03:38 GMT Report shows less concern about volatility and supply quality... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/MRO_MORE/23543-Time_and_the_savings_dilemma_where_is_purchasing_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/MRO_MORE/23543-Time_and_the_savings_dilemma_where_is_purchasing_.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:34:05 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/356152-Indonesian_earthquake_hasn_t_disrupted_tin_supply.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356152-Indonesian_earthquake_hasn_t_disrupted_tin_supply.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:53:28 GMT LME spot tin price remains at... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Back_to_School/23476-_Me_Time_Won_t_Fly_in_the_SCM_Organization.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Back_to_School/23476-_Me_Time_Won_t_Fly_in_the_SCM_Organization.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:23:43 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/355626-Titanium_demand_collapse_will_depress_prices_through_2010.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355626-Titanium_demand_collapse_will_depress_prices_through_2010.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:06:56 GMT Buyers say mills are willing to negotiation lower Q4... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/CAREER_TURNS/23457-True_leaders_come_with_true_hearts.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/CAREER_TURNS/23457-True_leaders_come_with_true_hearts.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:25:50 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/355601-Molybdenum_prices_are_sliding_backwards.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355601-Molybdenum_prices_are_sliding_backwards.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:39:01 GMT Spot prices dip due to uncertain demand trend from... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355592-Aluminum_prices_are_being_depressed_by_excess_supply.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355592-Aluminum_prices_are_being_depressed_by_excess_supply.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:39:52 GMT Speculators eyeing higher prices in 2010 from an... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/The_Global_View/23452-China_s_supply_chain_value.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/The_Global_View/23452-China_s_supply_chain_value.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:36:51 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/355416-Ferrovanadium_prices_are_slipping.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355416-Ferrovanadium_prices_are_slipping.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:41:30 GMT Demand is off and prices are under... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355415-Acetone_spot_price_is_increasing_as_autumn_returns.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355415-Acetone_spot_price_is_increasing_as_autumn_returns.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:32:56 GMT Propylene feedstock is up, contract talks are... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355414-Durable_goods_orders_fall_in_August.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355414-Durable_goods_orders_fall_in_August.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:24:43 GMT However, drop in inventories presages manufacturing... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Back_to_School/23383-Purchasing_renews_its_focus_on_the_indirect_spend.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Back_to_School/23383-Purchasing_renews_its_focus_on_the_indirect_spend.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:17:12 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/355221-DuPont_proposes_5_lb_price_hike_for_titanium_dioxide.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355221-DuPont_proposes_5_lb_price_hike_for_titanium_dioxide.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:52:15 GMT Buyers are expected to reject this move, like two... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355147-CSCMP_2009_LG_outlines_supply_chain_strategy_fuel_surcharges_examined.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355147-CSCMP_2009_LG_outlines_supply_chain_strategy_fuel_surcharges_examined.php?rssid=20270 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:20:52 GMT Presentations at annual conference provide practical advice on streamlining and reducing... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/CAREER_TURNS/23342-Is_multitasking_impacting_your_supplier_relationships_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/CAREER_TURNS/23342-Is_multitasking_impacting_your_supplier_relationships_.php?rssid=20270 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:52:44 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/354905-Construction_spending_will_drop_through_2010.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354905-Construction_spending_will_drop_through_2010.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:49:53 GMT Nonresidential activity remains very... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354894-Stainless_steel_production_drops_27_in_first_half.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354894-Stainless_steel_production_drops_27_in_first_half.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:58:19 GMT Regional declines are huge; only growth is in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354883-Steelmaking_restarts_are_undercutting_sheet_price_hikes.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354883-Steelmaking_restarts_are_undercutting_sheet_price_hikes.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:50:35 GMT Increased production may have been too much too... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354879-CSCMP_2009_Cautious_optimism_drives_supply_chain_planning.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354879-CSCMP_2009_Cautious_optimism_drives_supply_chain_planning.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:12:45 GMT Conference speakers, attendees focus on planning for the... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354748-Crude_oil_prices_slip_under_70_barrel.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354748-Crude_oil_prices_slip_under_70_barrel.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:22:36 GMT Demand is expected to stay soft for some time to... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354742-Economic_indicators_up_0_6_in_August.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354742-Economic_indicators_up_0_6_in_August.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:58:13 GMT Economists say signs point to... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354714-Copper_prices_are_sliding_back_toward_2_76_lb.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354714-Copper_prices_are_sliding_back_toward_2_76_lb.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:01:48 GMT Stockpiles are rising while world demand is... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354518-Supply_chain_innovation_is_important.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354518-Supply_chain_innovation_is_important.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:59:06 GMT Xiameter chief says streamlined buying is... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354491-Coal_to_chemicals_cools_as_energy_tactic_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354491-Coal_to_chemicals_cools_as_energy_tactic_.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:10:18 GMT But, technology modifications will expand chemicals... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354481-Kline_No_polymer_supply_shortage_in_2010.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354481-Kline_No_polymer_supply_shortage_in_2010.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:21:33 GMT New capacity coming in China,... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354462-Natural_gas_prices_will_stay_around_5_MMBtu.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354462-Natural_gas_prices_will_stay_around_5_MMBtu.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:21:59 GMT ... http://www.purchasing.com/article/354435-Steel_service_center_shipments_rise_slightly_in_August.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/354435-Steel_service_center_shipments_rise_slightly_in_August.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:48:42 GMT However, inventory cutbacks to a new low... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340085-A_seat_at_every_table_Tyco_wins_the_2009_Medal_of_Professional_Excellence.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340085-A_seat_at_every_table_Tyco_wins_the_2009_Medal_of_Professional_Excellence.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:01:00 GMT On July 30, Tyco International released its third-quarter earnings report for fiscal 2009. The... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340075-Buyers_forecast_higher_prices_for_most_raw_materials_National_90_day_price_expectations_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340075-Buyers_forecast_higher_prices_for_most_raw_materials_National_90_day_price_expectations_.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT WHAT'S AHEAD: Purchasing's buying plans index in August hit its highest point since January... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340099-Tyco_s_scorecard_program_pushes_continuous_supplier_improvement.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340099-Tyco_s_scorecard_program_pushes_continuous_supplier_improvement.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Continuous improvement in supplier performance is the focus of buyers at Tyco. Like their... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340068-Dupont_to_Boost_Solar_Panel_Production.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340068-Dupont_to_Boost_Solar_Panel_Production.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Dupont plans to invest more than $120 million to boost its capacity to produce photovoltaic... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340119-Cisco_establishes_supply_chain_leadership_institute_in_China.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340119-Cisco_establishes_supply_chain_leadership_institute_in_China.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Telecom and networking equipment maker Cisco recently launched the Cisco-Fudan-Stanford (CFS)... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340067-ATI_Allvac_streamlines_MRO_buying_with_integrated_supplier.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340067-ATI_Allvac_streamlines_MRO_buying_with_integrated_supplier.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Spend analysis work leads metals manufacturer to outsource transaction-heavy MRO... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340130-Business_conditions_continue_to_improve_as_prices_tick_up.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340130-Business_conditions_continue_to_improve_as_prices_tick_up.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT As the debate over the length and depth of the recession continues to rage, buyers in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340069-PRECIOUS_METALS_Price_run_up_is_just_taking_a_breather.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340069-PRECIOUS_METALS_Price_run_up_is_just_taking_a_breather.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT With the economy in decline, prices of a market basket of precious metals have dropped 18% so... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340065-Spending_with_small_business_doesn_t_have_to_suffer_in_recession.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340065-Spending_with_small_business_doesn_t_have_to_suffer_in_recession.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Rockwell Collins describes strategy and benefits of spending with small and minority-owned... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340098-Aluminum_demand_outlook_uncertain_so_production_cuts_continue.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340098-Aluminum_demand_outlook_uncertain_so_production_cuts_continue.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT World aluminum prices have increased by 40% this year despite a lack of demand as producers have... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340101-Aluminum_prices_on_the_rise_but_short_term_outlook_unclear.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340101-Aluminum_prices_on_the_rise_but_short_term_outlook_unclear.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT World aluminum spot prices were averaging 88¢/lb for most of August on the London Metal... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340120-Steel_mills_are_reigniting_blast_furnaces.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340120-Steel_mills_are_reigniting_blast_furnaces.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT U.S. steel has restarted one of two Canadian blast furnaces in August shut earlier this year... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340138-Cost_reduction_efforts_require_more_than_sacrifice.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340138-Cost_reduction_efforts_require_more_than_sacrifice.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT In the current economic climate companies in nearly every industry and size are focusing on cost... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340059-Congratulations_to_Tyco_International.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340059-Congratulations_to_Tyco_International.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT A personal note on Tyco's winning the Purchasing Medal of Professional... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340097-Procure_to_pay_helps_buyers_bank_savings.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340097-Procure_to_pay_helps_buyers_bank_savings.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Anyone looking for ammunition in the fight to get corporate approval for automating the... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340105-Supplier_diversity_spend_grows_quickly_at_Tyco.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340105-Supplier_diversity_spend_grows_quickly_at_Tyco.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT When Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence and CPO Shelley Stewart came to Tyco... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340060-Black_Belt_Negotiators_Move_that_hydraulic_motor_inventory.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340060-Black_Belt_Negotiators_Move_that_hydraulic_motor_inventory.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Poclain Hydraulics, a midsized manufacturer of Hydraulic motors, lost a lot of volume in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340091-The_view_from_abroad_A_procurement_guide_to_international_assignments.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340091-The_view_from_abroad_A_procurement_guide_to_international_assignments.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT If your supervisor asked you tomorrow to relocate overseas for a procurement position, would you... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340095-Suppliers_can_serve_as_invaluable_source_of_market_information.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340095-Suppliers_can_serve_as_invaluable_source_of_market_information.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Abbott Labs outlines SRM strategy during... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340110-China_aims_to_manage_stimulus_fed_production_capacity.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340110-China_aims_to_manage_stimulus_fed_production_capacity.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Has the world's factory gone overboard in funding materials... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340090-Strategic_Sourcing_Business_Intelligence.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340090-Strategic_Sourcing_Business_Intelligence.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT 67% Buyers polled that say they have accepted a supplier gift under $100 in the past year... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340070-Tyco_drills_down_into_logistics.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340070-Tyco_drills_down_into_logistics.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Managing the logistics process and managing the logistics spend are not one in the same.... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340096-Travel_procurement_gets_a_bigger_role_at_Tyco.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340096-Travel_procurement_gets_a_bigger_role_at_Tyco.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT As director, global travel, at Tyco International, Rose Speckmann leads global travel councils... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340106-Purchasing_s_new_frontier_Managing_the_meetings_spend.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340106-Purchasing_s_new_frontier_Managing_the_meetings_spend.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Buyers bring negotiation skill and expertise at managing supplier relationships to the... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340108-Consumer_Spending_Rises.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340108-Consumer_Spending_Rises.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT Consumer spending rose modestly in July but consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in four... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340132-Industrial_distributors_show_cautious_optimism_in_new_survey.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340132-Industrial_distributors_show_cautious_optimism_in_new_survey.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT While more than 80% of industrial distributors expect sales to drop in 2009, many are cautiously... http://www.purchasing.com/article/353911-Fiat_Group_to_increase_India_auto_parts_sourcing.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/353911-Fiat_Group_to_increase_India_auto_parts_sourcing.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:49:17 GMT Auto giant will buy parts for use in India production as well as... http://www.purchasing.com/article/353801-Natural_gas_futures_price_spike_10_today.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/353801-Natural_gas_futures_price_spike_10_today.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:23:07 GMT Speculation, not fundamentals, have caused the... http://www.purchasing.com/article/353792-Nystar_buys_more_Tennessee_zinc_operations.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/353792-Nystar_buys_more_Tennessee_zinc_operations.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:56:51 GMT New owner plans to open zinc mines, smelters... http://www.purchasing.com/article/353773-Who_s_going_to_own_copper_miner_Asarco_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/353773-Who_s_going_to_own_copper_miner_Asarco_.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:03:16 GMT Grupo Mexico, Vedanta unit are offering billions of... http://www.purchasing.com/article/353767-Tariffs_on_Chinese_tires_trigger_a_wider_trade_spat.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/353767-Tariffs_on_Chinese_tires_trigger_a_wider_trade_spat.php?rssid=20270 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:34:13 GMT China investigates U.S. imports of chicken, auto... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340291-EIA_sees_U_S_petroleum_use_falling_4_in_2009.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340291-EIA_sees_U_S_petroleum_use_falling_4_in_2009.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:34:16 GMT "Modest" economic rebound will boost use 1.4% in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340207-U_S_slaps_duties_on_2_6_billion_of_Chinese_steel_pipe.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340207-U_S_slaps_duties_on_2_6_billion_of_Chinese_steel_pipe.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:44:37 GMT China says decision violates World Trade Organization... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340193-Federal_Reserve_says_the_recession_is_ending.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340193-Federal_Reserve_says_the_recession_is_ending.php?rssid=20270 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:37:42 GMT Manufacturers report modest improvements in most... http://www.purchasing.com/article/340000-Kraft_Foods_unveils_procurement_initiatives_to_reduce_costs.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/340000-Kraft_Foods_unveils_procurement_initiatives_to_reduce_costs.php?rssid=20270 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:23:35 GMT Food giant plans to cut supply base in half in effort to slash $300... http://www.purchasing.com/article/339873-ATIC_to_acquire_Chartered_Semiconductor_in_1_8_billion_deal.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/339873-ATIC_to_acquire_Chartered_Semiconductor_in_1_8_billion_deal.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:34:05 GMT Abu Dhabi government-owned firm expands its presence in electronics supply... http://www.purchasing.com/blog/CAREER_TURNS/22655-Do_you_guide_or_do_you_order_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/CAREER_TURNS/22655-Do_you_guide_or_do_you_order_.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:56:07 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Back_to_School/22654-Who_s_next_.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/blog/Back_to_School/22654-Who_s_next_.php?rssid=20270 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:50:48 GMT http://www.purchasing.com/article/339664-Gold_price_forecasts_rise_above_1_000_oz.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/339664-Gold_price_forecasts_rise_above_1_000_oz.php?rssid=20270 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:25:20 GMT Reasons for gold inflation: risk aversion and inflation... http://www.purchasing.com/article/339615-Alcoa_sees_reduced_global_aluminum_demand.php?rssid=20270 http://www.purchasing.com/article/339615-Alcoa_sees_reduced_global_aluminum_demand.php?rssid=20270 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:20:32 GMT Outlook still sees 5.5% slide 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