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The UK government has initiated a plan designed to recycle precious metals, including gold and platinum, estimated to be worth millions of pounds a year.

The East Japan Earthquake, which occurred a year ago, has prompted “extensive discussion” about supply chain resilience, a new report reveals.

HeidelbergCement, the German cement maker, has reported higher profits for 2011, helped by its efficiency programme which produced larger than expected cost savings.

Escalating fuel costs combined with decreasing freight rates are forcing global shipping companies to cut back their fleets, a senior industry executive has warned.

Soaring commodity costs for key raw materials such as cotton will force womenswear retailers in the UK to dramatically revamp their sourcing strategies, experts have warned.

Allegations of bribery have been made against a senior BP employee and one of the company’s suppliers.

ESL Investments, a hedge fund which is Sears Holdings Corp’s largest shareholder, has acted to ensure that suppliers continue to deliver goods to the troubled retail group.

Global commodity demand will pick up in coming months after markets ended higher in February, but markets will remain vulnerable to oil supply shocks, experts predict.

The world’s largest chip maker Intel has said that it has made improvements to its supply chain in order to meet an expected increase in demand for chips from smartphone and tablet manufacturers, as it looks to gain ground on its rivals.

The world’s largest chip maker Intel has said that it has made improvements to its supply chain in order to meet an expected increase in demand for chips from smartphone and tablet manufacturers, as it looks to gain ground on its rivals.