Monthly Archives: October 2011

The US construction sector will remain “essentially flat” for at least the first part of next year, market experts predict.

A new report estimates that China’s oil demand in September fell to its lowest level this year: growing just 3.1% year on year to 36.63 million metric tons (mt), or an average of 8.95 million barrels per day (b/d).

A new report estimates that China’s oil demand in September fell to its lowest level this year: growing just 3.1% year on year to 36.63 million metric tons (mt), or an average of 8.95 million barrels per day (b/d).

Huge rise in purchasing and supply chain professional jobs, compared with the same period in 2010.

Renewable energy and low carbon policies mean UK energy-intensive companies are paying far more for electricity than counterparts in Germany.

Contract award decision would have to take account of “social value”, under a legislative proposal.

A framework agreement for street lighting services is expected to save £600,000 a year for public bodies in Greater Manchester.

A framework agreement for street lighting services is expected to save £600,000 a year for public bodies in Greater Manchester.

New Hewlett-Packard chief executive Meg Whitman has said that she decided to retain the PC group as the “numbers were incredibly compelling.” Citing deep integration of the PC group in the company’s supply chain and procurement, Whitman said the compan…

There is no board-level representation for senior procurement and supply chain experts in 80% of US Fortune 100 companies, according to a new report.