Monthly Archives: September 2011

Consumer goods giant Unilever is in talks to resume business with Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology, the Indonesian palm oil firm said on Wednesday.

Bangladesh is set to overtake China as a major apparel producer by 2016 as sourcing costs in the leading Asian economy sky rocket.

Australia-headquarted Atlantic has unveiled plans to set up a “mine to port” rail-based bauxite supply chain in Vietnam.

Total US business process outsourcing (BPO) contract values peaked in 2008 in most industries, especially government, manufacturing and financial services, new research reveals.

The aluminium industry is emerging as one of the strongest markets this year as the commodity shows gains in prominence in the recovering transportation and construction industries.

Despite the fact that the rate has eased compared with recent months, caution is still urged.

Fundamental procurement reform could slash billions from the UK’s budget deficit, according to a major research project.

The US Senate is set to vote on new legislation which looks to target Chinese currency manipulation.

Following the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, aircraft maker Boeing is testing its supply chain’s readiness to accommodate a boost in the production of some of its commercial aircraft.

The Co-operative Group has revealed details of a recent programme to integrate the supply chain of Somerfield – the food retail business acquired by The Co-operative Group in 2009.