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Earlier this month, I posted Part I of this series in which I indicated that a common reason job applicants don't get to the next step of the hiring process is that they fail to write well in their communication with the employer.

http://www.purchasingcourses.com/2009/11/when-job-hunting-its-little-things-that.html

Factories in the U.S. are busier

News | www.purchasing.com | Nov 2, 2009

The Institute for Supply Management's Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increased to its highest level in 3-1/2 years in October. The increase, the third consecutive monthly increase, brought the PMI to 55.7 in October from 52.

http://www.purchasing.com/article/367101-Factories_in_the_U_S_are_busier.php?rssid=20252

CIPS report shows manufacturing growth

News | www.logisticsmanager.com | Nov 2, 2009

The latest news from Logistics Manager - the leading resource for supply chain professionals

http://www.logisticsmanager.com/Articles/Article.aspx?liArticleID=12656

Key Manufacturing Indicator Drops Unexpectedly

News | www.manufacturing.net | Sep 30, 2009

Chicago Purchasing Managers Index, considered a precursor to the National Institute for Supply Management index, fell to 46.1 in September rather than rising to the 52 expected.

http://www.manufacturing.net/News-Manufacturing-Activity-Drops-Unexpectedly-093009.aspx

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CEMEX Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Options in Global Offering - Zibb.com

Press Release | www.zibb.com | Sep 24, 2009

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX) announced today that the underwriters of its previously announced global offering have notified it that they intend to exercise their over-allotment options in full and will purchase an additional 195,000,000 Ordinary Participation Certificates (CPOs). Of the total,

http://www.zibb.com/article/5545999/CEMEX+Announces+Exercise+of+Over+Allotment+Options+in+Global+Offering

CPO Survey Shows Rising Pressure for Cost Savings

News | www.industryweek.com | Sep 16, 2009

With companies focused on cost reduction to sustain profitability and even survival, it's not surprising that Capgemini's third annual Global Chief...

http://www.industryweek.com/articles/cpo_survey_shows_rising_pressure_for_cost_savings_19960.aspx

Procurement's Conundrum - Cut Costs While Keeping Long-term Perspective

News | www.sdcexec.com | Aug 24, 2009

Financial crisis seen exponentially increasing pressure on Procurement to deliver cost reductions, but winners must adjust rapidly and agilely to challenges, reports Capgemini in 2009 CPO survey

http://www.sdcexec.com/web/online/SourcingProcurement-Trends/Procurements-Conundrum---Cut-Costs-While-Keeping-Long-term-Perspective/13$11607

Outperforming the Market Price Reductions

News | www.scmr.com | May 1, 2009

In a period of declining market prices, procurement organizations must deliver and measure price reductions in excess of the market, while exceeding goals for quality, service, and innovation.

http://www.scmr.com/article/346302-Outperforming_the_Market_Price_Reductions.php

ISM Extends C.P.M. Exam Registration Deadline to September 30, 2009

News | www.ism.ws | Apr 7, 2009

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) exists to educate, develop, and advance the purchasing and supply management profession. Formerly the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)

http://www.ism.ws/about/MediaRoom/newsreleasedetail.cfm?ItemNumber=19006