Monthly Archives: December 2011

What impact IBM’s takeover of Emptoris will have on the procurement software market will be one question taxing procurement as Europe and the US begins to shut down for the Christmas break.

The outlook for the commodity protein, produce and dairy sectors will remain “stable” for 2012, market experts have predicted.

Logistics companies are moving to invest more in specialty cargo facilities as they search for stable growth and higher margins in the face of an uncertain global trade, according to reports.

Historically, Iceland’s Katla volcano has erupted every 40-80 years-usually linked to eruptions of its smaller neighbour Eyjafjallajökull, the ash clouds from which disrupted European and transatlantic air travel for several days in 2010.

Despite current economic turbulence, commodity prices will surge in the second half of next year, investment experts have predicted.

UK temporary labour rates for clerical, IT and professional roles have increased “significantly”, market watchers have warned.

UK temporary labour rates for clerical, IT and professional roles have increased “significantly”, market watchers have warned.

UK temporary labour rates for clerical, IT and professional roles have increased “significantly”, market watchers have warned.