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Glass packaging spend to top $36.8bn

However, the analyst company predicts that growth in the glass packaging market will be limited as companies face rising amounts of pressure and competition from other packaging materials trying to take market share and from producers looking to other…

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US government touts $9m spend to boost energy-efficient buildings

According to the Department of Energy, in a typical residential or commercial building, about 42% of energy is lost through doors, roofs, attics, walls, floors and foundations – known collectively as the building envelope.

In the winter months,…

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WSH appoints Andy Milner as procurement director

The former Pizza Express supply chain chief will be responsible for managing the catering and restaurant business’ multimillion-pound purchasing spend.

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Waitrose promises support for weather-affected suppliers

The supermarket has relaxed its specifications for fruit and vegetables to help farmers whose harvests were damaged by heavy rain in 2012.

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Enterprise minister calls for 25-year supply chain plan

South African minister Malusi Gigaba says that responsibility needs to be passed down the supply chain to improve the capability of domestic vendors.

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Bournemouth hotel takes control from ‘dictating’ suppliers

The Queens Hotel and Spa has signed a contract with Pelican Buying Company to save between 8 to 10 per cent on its food costs.

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Boeing says supply chain can match ambition

The US manufacturer is planning to increase the output of its jets this year, notably by doubling the production rate of the 787 Dreamliner, the company’s new widebody aircraft.

“We are going to be working very closely with our supplier partner…

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Bittele expands electronics sourcing service

The Toronto-based company, Bittele, specialises in prototype and low-volume printed circuit board (PCB) assembly.

In announcing the move to expand its sourcing operations, Bittele said its service will now include cross-referenced and substitution pa…

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Avis Budget increases car sharing with Zipcar acquisition

The $12.25 per share cash offer represents a 49% premium over the Zipcar closing price on 31 December 2012.

The transaction is subject to approval by Zipcar shareholders and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to be completed in the s…

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2012 ‘most expensive year ever’

According to Breakthrough Fuel, as companies start a New Year, they will increasingly explore how changes in both the domestic and global fuel marketplaces are impacting their supply chain. It estimates that, on average, nearly 40% of any product&rsqu…

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