Welcome Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Strategic Sourcing News
Miner's shift to short-term contracts sparks concerns
A shift to short-term coking coal contracts by BHP Billiton could force a dramatic shift in how raw material commodities are procured, as the mining giant said it is looking to pursue the same strategy for its iron ore.
US aims to improve wood sourcing for furniture industry
The Sustainable Furnishings Council and World Market Center Las Vegas, in cooperation with World Wildlife Fund, Rainforest Alliance, Forest Stewardship Council and other governmental, environmental, academic and trade organisations is working to improve wood sourcing in the US furnishings industry.
10:05, 07 Jan, 2010
UK retailer John Lewis rings up stellar sales
The credit crunch appears to be fading in the UK high street with the latest sales figures from John Lewis revealing a surge in consumer confidence.
09:25, 16 Nov, 2009
Boston businesses team up to buy energy more cheaply
In Boston Buying Power's first year of existence hundreds of the US city's small businesses have teamed together to purchase electricity on the open market using the organisation, it has been reported.
09:38, 06 Nov, 2009
10% of Daimler and BMW parts can be shared
German automotive giants Daimler and BMW already have a mature purchasing partnership programme in place. Essentially, they agreed some time ago to pool resources and benefit from the economies of scale that the two organisations could have from buying together - a win-win situation.
08:41, 27 Jul, 2009
DHL Supply Chain expands Chinese operation
DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to add 10 transportation hubs in China by the end of 2009, as it looks to cope with growing demand for domestic shipping.
10:11, 30 Jun, 2009
Tinto shows metal to spark anger in China
China is steeling itself for protests after Rio Tinto ditched a potential deal with Chinalco and moved to seal a tie-up with rival BHP Billiton.
09:32, 05 Jun, 2009
Incoming CEO to prioritise procurement at Shell
Procurement looks set to become a key battle ground in Peter Voser's, Shell's incoming chief executive's, drive to improve performance and cut costs at the world's third-largest company.
08:58, 28 May, 2009
Recovery may be slowed by supply chain failures
Experts have warned that the current recession may be so deep that it is detroying manufacturers in the supply chain quicker than they can be recovered should the economy pick up.
09:42, 05 May, 2009
Carrefour looks to local sourcing in India
French supermarket-giant Carrefour is finalising a series of sourcing agreements with local suppliers in India as it prepares to open its first cash-and-carry outlet in India in late 2009 or early 2010.
09:04, 16 Apr, 2009
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