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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Valero closes Delaware oil refinery due to slack demand
Dave Hannon, November 20, 2009Latest refinery closure removes more than 200,000 barrels/day More -
Material handling equipment buys to rise in 2010
Tom Stundza, November 20, 2009Growth of 2.5%-3% versus 35%-38% drop in 2009 More -
Gypsum wallboard demand is down
Tom Stundza, November 20, 2009USG reports wallboard prices on demand plunge More -
OECD sees world growth at 3.4% in 2010
Tom Stundza, November 19, 2009
Economists see stimulus programs at work More
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IEA sees more oil use in 2010
Tom Stundza, November 18, 2009
World demand outlook is 1.7% up on 2009 More
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Corrugated box shipments fall
Tom Stundza, November 18, 2009Year-to-date shipments down 9.6% More -
Housing starts tumble 10.6% in October
Tom Stundza, November 18, 2009Construction activity at six-month low More -
Industrial production crawls up in October
Tom Stundza, November 18, 2009Increase of 0.1% is less than expected More
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Materials handling: MHIA forecasts growth in materials handling equipment new orders in 2010
Source: Modern Materials Handling
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Source: www.manufacturing.net
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Source: Manufacturing Business Technology
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