Purchasing

How the best source MRO
Purchasing's 2006 MRO/Indirect Strategic Sourcing Benchmark Study asked more than 300 qualified participants to cite measured value their groups have delivered to their companies' bottom lines through strategic MRO/indirect sourcing—be it through improvements to productivity, performance, competitiveness, or cost.

• The Top 100 Metals Service Centers: Buyers spend 15% more with top 100 in 2005
• The Top 100 Chemical Distributors: Demand remains strong despite high prices
• How to speak like a CFO
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• Just because buyers rely on service centers doesn't mean they like it
• It all comes down to price

Chemicals Edition Record energy prices drive increased interest in ethanol Auto industry drives green demand The Top 100 Chemical Distributors The Top 100 Chemical Distributors: Demand remains strong despite high prices Markets Logistics Buyers work to get their arms around small parcel spend Olympus Medical scopes out the right carrier for its unique needs MRO + Distribution Fastenal helps customers get up and running after hurricanes Help Purchasing select its team of MRO buying champions for 2006 Packaging Annual purchases to require 14 billion lbs of resins by 2010 Metals Mills want to boost tags but buyers remain skeptical Metal Chips Analysts: Price run could hit historic highs Skyrocketing prices make metals too attractive Aluminum Analysts see high LME prices this year Metals Distribution Just because buyers rely on service centers doesn't mean they like it Steel Partners plan new type of mini-mill The Top 100 Metals Service Centers The Top 100 Metals Service Centers: Buyers spend 15% more with top 100 in 2005 News Economy + Supply Economy + Supply Leadtime Report Leadtime Report Prices Buyers worry most about metals, freight and paper

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