Monthly Archives: September 2011

Unilever in talks to resume palm oil sourcing

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.

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Bangladesh set to become centre for apparel production

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

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Atlantic to fire up bauxite supply chain in Vietnam

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

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US business process outsourcing peaked in 2008

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

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‘Above average’ growth predicted for global aluminium demand

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.

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Insolvency rates drop to five-month low

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

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UK public sector reform would save £37 billion

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

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US to vote on Chinese currency legislation

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

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Boeing readying supply chain for production push

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.

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Co-operative reports distribution centre improvements

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.

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