Purchasing

Shell standardizes on e-commerce
Starting back in 2001, Royal Dutch/Shell Group undertook a major corporate-wide initiative to deploy standardized e-commerce tools that will help the global giant manage its multibillion-dollar spend more effectively both within and across its business units, production sites, and other locations around the world.

• Boise connects with MRO suppliers to simplify buy
• Primary suppliers help standardize parts list
• Parts storeroom helps hone competitive edge
• Buyers get back to basics
• Buyers are purchasing cautiously again in 2003
• Waiting for industry, construction to rally
• Global Procurement Conference Sessions
• Unlocking leadtimes
• RPM centralizes sourcing data—where sensible
• Turnarounds, pygas apply pressure to aromatic prices

CPI Edition Chemforecast Turnarounds, pygas apply pressure to aromatic prices CPI Buyers' News Chem buyers feel squeeze Industrial Coatings RPM centralizes sourcing data—where sensible Petrochemicals Shell standardizes on e-commerce Departments Buylines Buyers' group says 201 tariffs cost 200K metalworking jobs Producers combat slow growth with stylized gear Mood brightens among manufacturing buyers Ashland buying group offers e-procurement to customers NAPP considers certification for e-purchasing pros Distributors, CMs find a place in the supply chain When you get what you bargained for—but don't New buying tools present different ethical challenges Inside Purchasing Memo to the International Trade Commission: Leadtimes Leadtimes point to growth Logistics Life after CF equals higher rates, less competition for shippers 24-hour rule quietly goes into full effect February 2 Briefs What's Hot

Metals What's Hot Copper and Brass Buyers are purchasing cautiously again in 2003 Distributors optimistic for improvement Steel Pipe and Tube Waiting for industry, construction to rally News Chemical Transaction Prices Benzene increase impacting resins Purchasing transaction price survey results Economy How Supply Managers See Business Prices Factors Affecting Product Cost Supply What's Happening in Markets Tip Sheet Key Metrics and Supply Alert Transaction Prices Energy fuels commodity increases Purchasing transaction price survey results