How the Midwest floods are affecting purchasing

By Purchasing Staff -- Purchasing, 6/20/2008 1:33:00 PM

The terrible floods that have inundated parts of the Midwest have disrupted purchasing operations in several ways, mostly in terms of logistics operations. The stories below are based on Purchasing’s interviews with readers in several industries. 

MRO distributors now are helping customers help customers

Ingenuity is order of business for MRO distributors and customers

MRO distributors pull out stops to serve customers

Logistics woes persist as Midwest flood waters recede

Midwest flooding may boost corn-based ethanol prices

Floods snarl logistics in the Midwest

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