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EU division over auto emissions targets

EU officials are discussing with automakers how the 95g/km carbon emissions target can be met, ahead of proposals from the European Commission to make it legally binding.

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Supply chain interdependency creates new risks

Increasing levels of interdependency across complex global supply chains are creating significant new business risks, a new report has claimed.

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Japan wants international cooperation on rare earth sourcing

Japan has urged for more international dialogue with China in order to mitigate rare earth sourcing challenges.

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Australian supermarket chief hits back at small suppliers’ complaints

The chief of the Coles supermarket group in Australia has hit out at allegations that big retailers in the country are bullying small providers

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Foxconn takes 10% stake in Sharp

Taiwanese manufacturing giant Foxconn has taken a 10% stake in Sharp in a move that illustrates the shifting footprint of the global electronics industry.

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UK faces fuel supply disruption after tanker drivers vote to strike

UK business have been warned to brace themselves for supply chain disruption after tanker drivers delivering fuel to petrol pumps across the UK voted for strike action.

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Chery engineers Brazil supply chain to meet local sourcing rules

Chinese car manufacturer Chery Automobile has asked its suppliers to set up factories close to its production plant in Brazil as it looks to meet the Brazilian government’s new local content ruling.

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Automotive JV to launch four projects in 2012

A joint venture between automotive giants GM and Peugeot Citroen which puts collaborative purchasing as a key part of its strategy, will launch four projects before October.

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Automotive JV to launch four projects in 2012

A joint venture between automotive giants GM and Peugeot Citroen which puts collaborative purchasing as a key part of its strategy, will launch four projects before October.

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Fiat suppliers to get access to Chrysler contracts

The procurement chief of Chrysler Group has suggested that Fiat suppliers are set to win additional contracts in the US as the US carmaker begins selling Fiat-based vehicles.

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