Monthly Archives: January 2012

M&S suppliers asked to stump up again

Suppliers to Marks & Spencer, the iconic British high-street chain, are being asked to contribute more cash to help it meet its analyst profit expectations for the year.

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Orange Juice reaches record price on safety concerns

After being hit by a spell of cold weather last week, orange juice prices have risen once again after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it had found a banned fungicide in shipments of the fruit from Brazil, the world’s leading producer.

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Government procurement boosts Indian aerospace

India’s aerospace industry supply chain has experienced significant growth over recent years and is expected to develop at a healthy rate for at least the next five years as companies such as Boeing and Airbus expand joint ventures, market experts pred…

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Government procurement boosts Indian aerospace

India’s aerospace industry supply chain has experienced significant growth over recent years and is expected to develop at a healthy rate for at least the next five years as companies such as Boeing and Airbus expand joint ventures, market experts pred…

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Diesel fuel in short supply for US non-manufacturing sector

US non-manufacturing industry companies have reported that the only commodity in short supply during December 2011 was diesel fuel.

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Diesel fuel in short supply for US non-manufacturing sector

US non-manufacturing industry companies have reported that the only commodity in short supply during December 2011 was diesel fuel.

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MITIE buys Utilyx Holdings

The strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million.

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MITIE buys Utilyx Holdings

The strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million.

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News Focus: Yes, that’s close enough

It’s important to be connected to your strategic suppliers, but what is too close and how do you establish appropriate ties? Angeline Albert finds out.

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Record rubber production sends prices, and costs, lower

A global surplus of rubber, potentially the largest since 2004, could see the cost of the commodity plummet in a development that will be music to the ears of tyre and auto manufacturers.

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