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Monthly Archives: February 2012
New tyre technologies rev up demand for rubber
Increasing demand for newly developed advanced tyre technologies will drive up demand for rubber compounds, commodities market experts predict.
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US Congress urged to ‘close gaps’ in global drug supply chains
A US group has issued a warning that Congress must act to plug vulnerabilities in global pharmaceutical supply chains that potentially allow sub-standard or dangerous products to reach patients.
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NAO backs government’s savings claims
But the spending watchdog said “fundamental changes are needed” if savings targets for the next four years are to be met.
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NAO backs government’s savings claims
But the spending watchdog said “fundamental changes are needed” if savings targets for the next four years are to be met.
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Buyers save healthy £2.7m for London NHS trusts
NHS co-operative implements e-procurement to make massive savings for five primary care trusts in the capital.
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Confidence builds in UK construction sector
David Noble: “Many businesses have replenished their levels of optimism.”
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Pick n Pay boycotts ‘expensive’ suppliers
The South African retailer has removed products from stores in Swaziland and South Africa until suppliers lower prices.
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Pick n Pay boycotts ‘expensive’ suppliers
The South African retailer has removed products from stores in Swaziland and South Africa until suppliers lower prices.
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Obama urged to defend US auto supply chain from Chinese trade violations
A US industry and union coalition has accused China of sweeping illegal subsidies to its auto-parts sector that threaten to destroy more than a million US jobs and urged President Obama to take action.
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China car electronics suppliers to ‘move upmarket’ in 2012
China-based suppliers of car electronics are moving upmarket by developing products offering features such as “infotainment”, navigation, digital broadcasting and mobile internet connectivity.
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