OEM strategic sourcing of direct raw materials through demand forecasts for chemicals, metals, electronic components, pulp and paper, plastics, and oil.
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Verso to boost energy efficiency at paper mills
Tom Stundza, November 6, 2009Stimulus funds cover half of $19 million Green project
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Chrysler forecasts $3B in savings through joint purchasing deals
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Stanley Works buys Black & Decker
Tom Stundza, November 3, 2009Supply chain consolidation expected to save $350 million over three years
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Pulp makers seek another price hike
Tom Stundza, November 2, 2009Firms want another $30/metric ton increase More -
Factories in the U.S. are busier
Tom Stundza, November 2, 2009Manufacturing at fastest pace since 2006 More -
Durable-goods orders climbed 1%
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Newsprint mills try to boost prices again
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China Angry Over U.S. Steel Pipe Duties
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Source: Supply Chain Management Review
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Commodities Update
November 06, 2009
BIR Report: Nonferrous crowd more upbeat than ferrous folks
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Commodities Update
October 23, 2009
Steel’s demand, price strength peaked back in August
Industrial Production for September was (again) better-than-expected, at 0.7%...
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Commodities Update
October 09, 2009
Volatile and sliding steel scrap prices dominate marketplace chatter
Following last week’s payrolls report, many are thinking that the so-called...
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Commodities Update
October 02, 2009
In the recovering economy, commodity prices remain unpredictable
The third quarter ended this week, as did the U.S. government’s fiscal year...
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