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09 Nov 2009 16:13:51 GMT MRO distributor doubles rubber product... http://www.purchasing.com/article/387961-Oil_platforms_evacuated_as_Ida_approaches.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/387961-Oil_platforms_evacuated_as_Ida_approaches.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:21:38 GMT Analysts see little impact on oil and gas prices as Ida... http://www.purchasing.com/article/383121-Verso_to_boost_energy_efficiency_at_paper_mills.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/383121-Verso_to_boost_energy_efficiency_at_paper_mills.php?rssid=20252 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:11:46 GMT Stimulus funds cover half of $19 million Green project... http://www.purchasing.com/article/383002-Electronics_outsourcing_will_grow_despite_downturn.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/383002-Electronics_outsourcing_will_grow_despite_downturn.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:31:48 GMT Electronics buyers can expect more consolidation and specialization in the electronics... 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http://www.purchasing.com/article/367698-Stainless_steel_sheet_prices_9_under_list.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:20:38 GMT Even lower prices forecast for... http://www.purchasing.com/article/367696-Hot_rolled_steel_sheet_drops_10_ton.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367696-Hot_rolled_steel_sheet_drops_10_ton.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:18:03 GMT Sales prices slip to $525 in early... http://www.purchasing.com/article/367695-Experts_automotive_supply_base_needs_to_consolidate_further.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367695-Experts_automotive_supply_base_needs_to_consolidate_further.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:14:34 GMT With automotive sales on a lower plateau, overcapacity remains in the supply... http://www.purchasing.com/article/367693-Nonresidential_construction_weakness_keeps_steel_rebar_prices_low.php?rssid=20252 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spot... http://www.purchasing.com/article/367684-Iron_ore_price_could_jump_10_.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367684-Iron_ore_price_could_jump_10_.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:01:40 GMT China steel group sees price rise in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/367683-U_S_sets_duties_on_Chinese_steel_wire_goods.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367683-U_S_sets_duties_on_Chinese_steel_wire_goods.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:59:26 GMT Many companies hit with 438% countervailing... http://www.purchasing.com/article/367513-More_positive_signs_for_manufacturing_growth_in_the_U_S_.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367513-More_positive_signs_for_manufacturing_growth_in_the_U_S_.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:55:43 GMT Over half of manufacturers forecast growth next... http://www.purchasing.com/article/367348-Stanley_Works_buys_Black_Decker.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367348-Stanley_Works_buys_Black_Decker.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367235-Little_acceleration_in_2010_truck_buys.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367211-Good_news_bad_news_for_credit_markets.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:06:07 GMT Credit managers' index shows expansion, CIT files... http://www.purchasing.com/article/367208-Pulp_makers_seek_another_price_hike.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/367208-Pulp_makers_seek_another_price_hike.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:39:58 GMT Firms want another $30/metric ton... 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http://www.purchasing.com/article/366878-Obama_administration_to_review_truckers_Hours_of_Service_rules_yet_again.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:59:02 GMT Trucking regulations to get yet another... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366863-Electronics_buyers_increase_orders_for_components.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366863-Electronics_buyers_increase_orders_for_components.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:48:58 GMT But prices forsemiconductors, other components are... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366857-Opportunities_in_purchasing_are_starting_to_open_up.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366857-Opportunities_in_purchasing_are_starting_to_open_up.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366805-Steel_scrap_prices_will_slump_in_November.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366795-ISM_members_to_vote_on_membership_expansion_proposal.php?rssid=20252 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/article/366742-Tantalum_capacitor_demand_falls_20_30_.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366742-Tantalum_capacitor_demand_falls_20_30_.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:57:16 GMT Suppliers report tantalum capacitor business will... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366740-Chlorine_prices_spike_in_complicated_supply_scenario.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366740-Chlorine_prices_spike_in_complicated_supply_scenario.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:53:01 GMT With caustic soda prices diving, producers up chlorine prices in an effort to save... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366738-Hot_rolled_sheet_steel_prices_flat_for_second_month.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366738-Hot_rolled_sheet_steel_prices_flat_for_second_month.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:50:11 GMT Demand remains weak so fourth quarter price rise is... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366735-Copper_price_peaks_and_slides.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366735-Copper_price_peaks_and_slides.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:48:18 GMT Consumer confidence dip impacts... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366734-Justice_antitrust_probe_focuses_on_optical_drives.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366734-Justice_antitrust_probe_focuses_on_optical_drives.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:46:17 GMT Manufacturers under investigation are Sony, Hitachi and... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366732-Semiconductor_industry_recovery_has_begun.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366732-Semiconductor_industry_recovery_has_begun.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:44:35 GMT iSuppli says sales in the fourth quarter will surpass year-ago... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366730-Durable_goods_orders_climbed_1_.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366730-Durable_goods_orders_climbed_1_.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:42:33 GMT Wells Fargo Securities says new orders... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366727-Newsprint_mills_try_to_boost_prices_again.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366727-Newsprint_mills_try_to_boost_prices_again.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:40:30 GMT Increase of $50/metric ton replaces $70... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366725-Lithium_outlook_is_bright.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366725-Lithium_outlook_is_bright.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:38:58 GMT Auto electrification is the key, panelists... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366724-Fisker_will_make_electric_cars.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366724-Fisker_will_make_electric_cars.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:37:02 GMT Cars to be made at former GM... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366666-Demand_for_chemical_management_services_to_grow.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366666-Demand_for_chemical_management_services_to_grow.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:24:16 GMT Survey results show purchasing takes lead on chemical outsourcing... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366544-Microprocessor_prices_to_rise_on_increased_PC_demand.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366544-Microprocessor_prices_to_rise_on_increased_PC_demand.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:43:16 GMT This year’s 8% dive in prices will be the last decline for three... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366446-Advito_forecasts_slow_fragile_recovery_in_business_travel.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366446-Advito_forecasts_slow_fragile_recovery_in_business_travel.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:23:01 GMT Travel buyers: Negotiate now, before opportunity... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366358-Airline_passengers_will_decline_through_2010.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366358-Airline_passengers_will_decline_through_2010.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:12:22 GMT Business fares to rise as carriers cut... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366196-Semiconductor_equipment_shipments_rise.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366196-Semiconductor_equipment_shipments_rise.php?rssid=20252 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:08:48 GMT Orders for chip equipment are increasing, as capital expendituresby chipmakers... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366313-Update_Chemicals_industry_continues_to_expand_its_global_footprint.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366313-Update_Chemicals_industry_continues_to_expand_its_global_footprint.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:00:28 GMT Chemical plants, offices announced in China, Middle... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366292-Freeport_not_boosting_U_S_copper_output.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366292-Freeport_not_boosting_U_S_copper_output.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:11:55 GMT CEO says demand doesn't justify... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366289-Business_jet_demand_slowdown_continues.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366289-Business_jet_demand_slowdown_continues.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:02:36 GMT Survey sees demand improvement by... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366285-Aluminum_Assn_says_lighter_cars_would_be_cheaper.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366285-Aluminum_Assn_says_lighter_cars_would_be_cheaper.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:54:08 GMT Aluminum bodies could cut stored energy needs by... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366188-DRAM_prices_jump_21_in_third_quarter.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366188-DRAM_prices_jump_21_in_third_quarter.php?rssid=20252 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:10:12 GMT Average price rises from $1.84 to $2.24 as DRAM demand... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366174-International_Paper_shuts_paper_paperboard_mills.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366174-International_Paper_shuts_paper_paperboard_mills.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366173-Potash_use_collapsed_this_year.php?rssid=20252 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:41:47 GMT Prices have fallen... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366039-Air_Products_to_build_new_U_S_hydrogen_plant.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366039-Air_Products_to_build_new_U_S_hydrogen_plant.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:03:56 GMT Deal with Monsanto calls for new plant in Louisiana to be complete by... http://www.purchasing.com/article/366006-Where_are_the_jobs_.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/366006-Where_are_the_jobs_.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:03:08 GMT Economist sees "the mother of all jobless... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365920-Corporate_travel_spending_to_grow_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365920-Corporate_travel_spending_to_grow_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:51:21 GMT NBTA reveals results of new survey on travel... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365889-Steel_sheet_prices_on_verge_of_decline.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365889-Steel_sheet_prices_on_verge_of_decline.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:01:51 GMT Hot-rolled steel sheet is around... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365888-Structural_steel_demand_is_dismal.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365888-Structural_steel_demand_is_dismal.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:58:04 GMT "It's a lousy marketplace," says Busse of Steel... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365887-Stifel_LTL_rates_to_remain_low_through_first_quarter.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365887-Stifel_LTL_rates_to_remain_low_through_first_quarter.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:55:11 GMT Fuel surcharges are less of a concern in negotiations with carriers this... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365885-DDR2_DRAM_prices_surge.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365885-DDR2_DRAM_prices_surge.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:50:30 GMT However, prices will likely decline when PC OEMs switch to DDR3... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365883-Windows_7_will_have_little_impact_on_PC_shipments.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365883-Windows_7_will_have_little_impact_on_PC_shipments.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:46:58 GMT PC shipments are increasing because of low... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365881-Iron_ore_pricing_negotiations_for_2010_set_to_start.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365881-Iron_ore_pricing_negotiations_for_2010_set_to_start.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:45:33 GMT China lists its "wants" for supply... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365880-Supply_tightness_props_methanol_price.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365880-Supply_tightness_props_methanol_price.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:43:41 GMT Methanol market price is heading toward... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365879-Coking_coal_market_will_get_tight_pricey.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365879-Coking_coal_market_will_get_tight_pricey.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:41:10 GMT Demand for steel will boost metallurgical coal... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365878-Heating_oil_costs_could_rise.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365878-Heating_oil_costs_could_rise.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:39:00 GMT Extra-cold winter being... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365877-Poet_introduces_new_ethanol_co_product.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365877-Poet_introduces_new_ethanol_co_product.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:36:35 GMT Plan is to enter plastics, film, coatings... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358374-Webcast_to_cite_reality_checks_on_strategic_sourcing.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358374-Webcast_to_cite_reality_checks_on_strategic_sourcing.php?rssid=20252 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/365754-Wholesale_prices_fall_unexpectedly.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365754-Wholesale_prices_fall_unexpectedly.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:24:14 GMT Prices of raw materials dip... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365719-Diesel_prices_spike_10_this_week.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365719-Diesel_prices_spike_10_this_week.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:24:13 GMT Second weekly jump pushes diesel prices to 11-month... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365698-Stamps_stuck_at_44_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365698-Stamps_stuck_at_44_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:20:39 GMT Postmaster: Raising prices would lose more... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365696-Silicon_wafer_shipments_to_decline_20_in_2009.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365696-Silicon_wafer_shipments_to_decline_20_in_2009.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:05:44 GMT Shipments will bounce back 23% in 2010 as silicon wafer demandfrom semiconductor suppliers... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365666-Chemicals_demand_is_on_the_upswing.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365666-Chemicals_demand_is_on_the_upswing.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:24:20 GMT Suppliers paint rosier picture, buyers see demand growth heading into fourth... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365588-Metalcenter_steel_shipments_down_29_from_08.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365588-Metalcenter_steel_shipments_down_29_from_08.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365515-Where_is_1_000_plus_gold_going_.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:11:28 GMT Some analyst are bullish, some... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365513-Industrial_production_leaps_in_Q3.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365513-Industrial_production_leaps_in_Q3.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:02:54 GMT Some economists see slippage in months... http://www.purchasing.com/article/365508-Xstrata_drops_bid_for_Anglo_American.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/365508-Xstrata_drops_bid_for_Anglo_American.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:57:25 GMT Outside chance exists for a renewed takeover... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358390-Phones_printers_will_be_first_to_be_tested_under_China_RoHS.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358390-Phones_printers_will_be_first_to_be_tested_under_China_RoHS.php?rssid=20252 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:36:17 GMT However, more types of equipment will eventually becovered under the... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358384-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Keep_an_eye_on_supplier_performance.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358384-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Keep_an_eye_on_supplier_performance.php?rssid=20252 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:03:12 GMT Stewart tells buying groups to also think outside the... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358277-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_No_growth_surge_for_steel.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358277-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_No_growth_surge_for_steel.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:18:41 GMT Demand pick-up will be delayed until... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358276-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_No_nonferrous_stability_foreseen.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358276-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_No_nonferrous_stability_foreseen.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:13:32 GMT Stockpiling and speculation can mess up the... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358244-Grainger_acquires_Imperial_Supplies.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358244-Grainger_acquires_Imperial_Supplies.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:50:43 GMT Industrial distributor expands into fleet... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358222-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Print_costs_are_out_of_control.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358222-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Print_costs_are_out_of_control.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:23:58 GMT Purchasing and IT need to pull buying from office... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358207-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Energy_is_a_sellers_market.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358207-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Energy_is_a_sellers_market.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:18:29 GMT Supply continues to... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358199-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Petrochemical_supply_is_sufficient.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358199-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Petrochemical_supply_is_sufficient.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:52:23 GMT "Significant excess capacity" will be evident by... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358118-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Expect_solid_recovery.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358118-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Expect_solid_recovery.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:07:58 GMT Comerica economist sees 3.9% GDP growth in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358116-Semiconductor_foundries_handle_more_integrated_circuit_production.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358116-Semiconductor_foundries_handle_more_integrated_circuit_production.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:06:18 GMT Foundries will have a higher growth rate than overall semiconductor... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358114-NAND_flash_prices_continue_to_rise.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358114-NAND_flash_prices_continue_to_rise.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:04:15 GMT Production cutbacks have resulted in tight NAND supply and higher... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358113-Tantalum_capacitor_supply_could_tighten.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358113-Tantalum_capacitor_supply_could_tighten.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:00:38 GMT Cutbacks in tantalum ore production could impact capacitor supply depending on how strong demand... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358108-Aluminum_demand_continues_to_drop.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358108-Aluminum_demand_continues_to_drop.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:25:50 GMT Aluminum Association says bookings are down 29% through... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358107-Copper_exec_Market_will_stay_tight_for_years.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358107-Copper_exec_Market_will_stay_tight_for_years.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:24:13 GMT Capacity cutbacks could keep copper supply tight "for a number of... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358106-Containerboard_suppliers_to_shut_plants.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358106-Containerboard_suppliers_to_shut_plants.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:22:47 GMT More than 2 million tons of containerboard capacity being... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358105-Platinum_prices_forecast_to_drop_on_2010_oversupply.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358105-Platinum_prices_forecast_to_drop_on_2010_oversupply.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:21:16 GMT GFMS analyst says platinum supply will grow faster than demand next... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358104-Truckload_demand_picks_up_in_September.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358104-Truckload_demand_picks_up_in_September.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:18:46 GMT Analysts, carriers report higher loads and rates last... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358103-Power_transmission_products_demand_jumps.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358103-Power_transmission_products_demand_jumps.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:17:02 GMT August sales figures from the PTDA show 11% jump in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358102-Hotel_room_demand_rates_to_remain_low_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358102-Hotel_room_demand_rates_to_remain_low_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:14:54 GMT Forecast calls for a 3.4% decline in average daily hotel room... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358101-LG_exec_LCD_will_be_in_oversupply_next_year.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358101-LG_exec_LCD_will_be_in_oversupply_next_year.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:11:50 GMT Increasing LCD supply will outpace growing... http://www.purchasing.com/article/358095-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Broken_supply_chains_need_fixing.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358095-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Broken_supply_chains_need_fixing.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/358050-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Adaptive_purchasing_works_best.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357922-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Buying_Green_is_more_than_a_buzzword.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357920-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Supply_risk_is_always_present_says_D_B_expert.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:05 GMT Dun & Bradstreet's Lawton says volatility in all forms is... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357917-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Analyst_forecasts_copper_prices_at_4_lb_by_2011.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357917-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Analyst_forecasts_copper_prices_at_4_lb_by_2011.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:23:56 GMT Lack of supply could keep copper prices... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357912-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Mohr_says_oil_demand_on_the_uptick.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357912-Smart_Sourcing_Summit_Mohr_says_oil_demand_on_the_uptick.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:57:01 GMT Scotiabank analyst tells Smart Sourcing Summit that excess petroleum supply could decline this... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357697-Truck_makers_struggle_as_equipment_demand_bottoms.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357697-Truck_makers_struggle_as_equipment_demand_bottoms.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:16:21 GMT Another truck parts supplier files... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357675-China_still_holding_Australian_iron_ore_exec.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357675-China_still_holding_Australian_iron_ore_exec.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357670-World_steel_demand_to_grow_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 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/357494-Color_these_iPods_and_cell_phones_green.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357494-Color_these_iPods_and_cell_phones_green.php?rssid=20252 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:38:46 GMT Major electronics OEMs like Apple and Sony Ericssonare taking out bromine and chlorine from... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357479-Goodyear_rolls_suppliers_back_into_product_development.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357479-Goodyear_rolls_suppliers_back_into_product_development.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357473-Gold_price_ends_week_still_very_high.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357467-Will_copper_price_approach_3_in_2011_.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357463-Metabolix_gets_cash_for_bio_based_project.php?rssid=20252 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:02:00 GMT USDA grant aimed at biodegradable... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357462-Energy_agency_predicts_big_jump_in_oil_demand.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357462-Energy_agency_predicts_big_jump_in_oil_demand.php?rssid=20252 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:55:12 GMT IEA pins new forecast on stronger economic growth in the Americas,... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357393-United_Technologies_names_winner_of_Diverse_Supplier_Excellence_award.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357393-United_Technologies_names_winner_of_Diverse_Supplier_Excellence_award.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357379-Buyers_still_focused_on_price_reduction_as_talk_turns_to_recovery.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:16:02 GMT PurchasingBizconnect poll finds cost reduction strategies far outweigh supplier risk... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357339-Job_prospects_brighten_for_purchasing.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357339-Job_prospects_brighten_for_purchasing.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:10:24 GMT As economy recovers, companies ask recruiters to find purchasing... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357280-Alcoa_sees_world_aluminum_use_improving_in_second_half.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357280-Alcoa_sees_world_aluminum_use_improving_in_second_half.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:16:07 GMT Surplus will remain high, though, despite 11% jump in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357269-IPC_says_rosin_ban_would_impact_electronics_equipment_reliability.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357269-IPC_says_rosin_ban_would_impact_electronics_equipment_reliability.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:28:46 GMT Eliminating rosin from solder fluxes would also make it more difficult for electronics... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357133-Sheet_steel_prices_may_slide_in_the_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357133-Sheet_steel_prices_may_slide_in_the_fourth_quarter.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:20:14 GMT Demand is weak yet cheaper foreign supply may... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357132-DRAM_spot_prices_rise.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357132-DRAM_spot_prices_rise.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:16:41 GMT DRAM prices have been increasing for most of the year, but the rate of growth of price hikes... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357131-Ocean_container_carriers_push_significant_rate_hikes.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357131-Ocean_container_carriers_push_significant_rate_hikes.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:13:50 GMT Transpacific Stabilization Agreement will push hikes of $1,000 per... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357130-Business_travel_costs_set_to_rise_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357130-Business_travel_costs_set_to_rise_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:09:06 GMT Increases seen in airfare, hotel, ground transport... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357129-LME_will_list_cobalt_and_molybdenum.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357129-LME_will_list_cobalt_and_molybdenum.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:07:11 GMT Cobalt from Vale Inco is... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357128-Rio_Tinto_Alcan_sets_up_China_car_parts_venture.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357128-Rio_Tinto_Alcan_sets_up_China_car_parts_venture.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:04:52 GMT Aluminium firm's partner is Changchun Engley Automobile... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357125-Office_rents_fell_8_5_in_the_third_quarter.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357125-Office_rents_fell_8_5_in_the_third_quarter.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:03:02 GMT Vacancy rate rises 16.5% as firms turn back... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357124-Gold_at_new_record_high_near_1_050.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357124-Gold_at_new_record_high_near_1_050.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:59:47 GMT Rising investment demand could push metal to... http://www.purchasing.com/article/357123-Expect_NAND_flash_shortage_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/357123-Expect_NAND_flash_shortage_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:51:43 GMT Suppliers will not produce enough NAND memory chips to meet growing demand for... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356948-NESCON_keynote_I_m_not_drinking_the_recovery_Kool_aid_yet_.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356948-NESCON_keynote_I_m_not_drinking_the_recovery_Kool_aid_yet_.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:07:54 GMT Economist tells supply chain professionals to prepare for... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356842-Semiconductor_foundry_business_to_grow_21_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356842-Semiconductor_foundry_business_to_grow_21_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:08:16 GMT However, this year’s downturn means more consolidationin the chip foundry... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356747-PTC_Alliance_files_for_Chapter_11_bankruptcy_revamp.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356747-PTC_Alliance_files_for_Chapter_11_bankruptcy_revamp.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 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http://www.purchasing.com/article/356454-NOR_flash_market_to_fall_despite_higher_unit_shipments.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356454-NOR_flash_market_to_fall_despite_higher_unit_shipments.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:15:44 GMT NOR revenue slides because of decking... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356452-Resistor_prices_falls_as_demand_declines.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356452-Resistor_prices_falls_as_demand_declines.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:12:37 GMT Resistor market to post second year of revenue... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356451-All_American_inks_Power_One_deal.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356451-All_American_inks_Power_One_deal.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:09:21 GMT Distributor will carry power management products, power supplies from... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356450-Avnet_signs_NMB_Technologies.php?rssid=20252 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http://www.purchasing.com/article/356152-Indonesian_earthquake_hasn_t_disrupted_tin_supply.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356152-Indonesian_earthquake_hasn_t_disrupted_tin_supply.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:53:28 GMT LME spot tin price remains at... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356138-Emptoris_enhances_supply_and_contract_management_solution_suite.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356138-Emptoris_enhances_supply_and_contract_management_solution_suite.php?rssid=20252 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:39:23 GMT Demonstrates new release Emptoris 8 at user... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356050-Crude_oil_price_is_stuck_around_67_barrel.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356050-Crude_oil_price_is_stuck_around_67_barrel.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:32:13 GMT Slippage is possible since demand is off, supply is... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356049-Major_producer_sees_copper_at_2_50_in_2010.php?rssid=20252 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http://www.purchasing.com/article/356043-Electroindustry_outlook_improves_for_third_month.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356043-Electroindustry_outlook_improves_for_third_month.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:16:07 GMT Future North American business conditions index up for second... http://www.purchasing.com/article/356037-Forrester_study_outlines_most_important_metrics_for_travel_buyers.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/356037-Forrester_study_outlines_most_important_metrics_for_travel_buyers.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:47:54 GMT Use of GetThere tool with Sabre GDS provides... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355812-EMS_demand_pickup_does_not_mean_tight_capacity_yet.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355812-EMS_demand_pickup_does_not_mean_tight_capacity_yet.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:47:07 GMT Contract manufacturers have better quarter, but experts say capacity is still... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355761-Plastics_supplier_to_expand_capacity_in_Mexico.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355761-Plastics_supplier_to_expand_capacity_in_Mexico.php?rssid=20252 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:19:13 GMT A. 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http://www.purchasing.com/article/355601-Molybdenum_prices_are_sliding_backwards.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355601-Molybdenum_prices_are_sliding_backwards.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:39:01 GMT Spot prices dip due to uncertain demand trend from... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355602-Ford_plant_to_be_developed_into_alternative_energy_park.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355602-Ford_plant_to_be_developed_into_alternative_energy_park.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:38:23 GMT Auto giant sells site to alternative energy firms to build solar panels and store... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355592-Aluminum_prices_are_being_depressed_by_excess_supply.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355592-Aluminum_prices_are_being_depressed_by_excess_supply.php?rssid=20252 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:39:52 GMT Speculators eyeing higher prices in 2010 from an... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355416-Ferrovanadium_prices_are_slipping.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355416-Ferrovanadium_prices_are_slipping.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355415-Acetone_spot_price_is_increasing_as_autumn_returns.php?rssid=20252 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=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355414-Durable_goods_orders_fall_in_August.php?rssid=20252 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:24:43 GMT However, drop in inventories presages manufacturing... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355221-DuPont_proposes_5_lb_price_hike_for_titanium_dioxide.php?rssid=20252 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http://www.purchasing.com/article/355130-Gold_futures_have_passed_1_000_oz_this_week.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:42:31 GMT Market will take direction from Fed policy... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355128-Truckload_demand_may_be_increasing.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355128-Truckload_demand_may_be_increasing.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:39:01 GMT Analyst sees signs of truckload uptick-are freight buyers... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355127-NOR_chips_costing_less.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355127-NOR_chips_costing_less.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:37:24 GMT Prices will drop then remain flat through... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355125-PC_shipments_worldwide_will_be_down.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355125-PC_shipments_worldwide_will_be_down.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:35:38 GMT Consumer portable PCs will... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355121-Analysts_expect_higher_coal_prices.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355121-Analysts_expect_higher_coal_prices.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:24:51 GMT Forecast hinged on expected pickup in... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355119-Exxon_Mobil_looks_to_expand_Asian_chemicals.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355119-Exxon_Mobil_looks_to_expand_Asian_chemicals.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:23:03 GMT Company sees long-term demand growth in China,... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355118-_550_million_awarded_in_renewable_energy_grants.php?rssid=20252 http://www.purchasing.com/article/355118-_550_million_awarded_in_renewable_energy_grants.php?rssid=20252 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:21:24 GMT Wind farms are key recipients for government... http://www.purchasing.com/article/355116-Vale_opens_new_iron_pellets_plant.php?rssid=20252 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