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China cost increases prompt move to alternative sourcing locations
Rising costs in China are prompting high-tech companies in Asia to explore alternative sourcing locations within the region as well as in North America, according to a new report.
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P&G and Estee Lauder talk up innovation at Boston Forum
Several leading purchasing chiefs have spoken at the Procurement Leaders Forum in Boston about the increased responsibility they face to lead functions to achieve shared goals with their internal business partners – a key one of which being innovation….
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P&G and Estee Lauder talk up innovation at Boston Forum
Several leading purchasing chiefs have spoken at the Procurement Leaders Forum in Boston about the increased responsibility they face to lead functions to achieve shared goals with their internal business partners – a key one of which being innovation….
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Hitachi to boost procurement in Taiwan
Japanese technology and services company Hitachi has unveiled plans to increase the value of local procurement in Taiwan and expand the scope of the goods and materials procured there beyond US$2bn.
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Sourcing focus powers Asda price push
A focus on sourcing goods more efficiently and leveraging the global sourcing capability of its parent company, Wal-Mart, will underpin British retailer Asda’s latest cost-cutting drive.
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Cargill pledges $3.25m investment in Ivory Coast cocoa production
Cargill has revealed plans to spend $3.25m to develop and expand its Ivory Coast farmer training program and support activities to enable cooperatives to obtain independent UTZ and Rain Forest Alliance certification.
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Euro deals boost global commodity prices
Market experts have reported that key commodity prices were broadly higher in October as macro-economic sentiment recovered for the month, which concluded with an EU summit agreement to require greater bank capital requirements and to increase the size…
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Asian companies increase US sourcing
The rising costs of China will lead Asia-based hi-tech companies to increase their sourcing from alternative regions, including the US and Europe, according to new research.
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US under pressure to rebuild rare-earth supply chain
The US has come under increasing pressure to rebuild its rare earth mineral supply chain, following a 12-month period in which the problems caused by China-controlled supply has come to the fore.
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Deal fires up coal supply chain for Western Canada ports
Canada National Railway (CN) has unveiled plans to improve coal supply chains between mines in Alberta to Western Canadian ports.
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