Business Intelligence-Trends

www.purchasing.com | Sep 13, 2007

42% Buyers reporting higher commodity prices in August Source: www.purchasingdata.com WHAT IT MEANS: That's a continued decline from July when 49% of buyers said commodity prices were up. In June it was 53%. It appears some buyers are getting a break from high prices. 25% Buyers reporting increased

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Manufacturing Business Technology is about the use of information technology and enterprise applications in plant operations, enterprise planning, and supply chain

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Business Intelligence

www.purchasing.com | Jul 13, 2006

63% Buyers expecting price hike for bags Source: www.purchasingdata.com WHAT IT MEANS: This is the most price-bullish view about future prices of multiwall bags in 18 months. That's because buyers believe the expansion in 2006 manufacturing will require expanded purchasing of industrial bags beyond

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Buyers open new doors to beat price hikes

www.purchasing.com | Jun 15, 2006

Buyers appear to have misjudged the cost inflation of raw materials this year—and the unpredictable and unexpected costs are throwing many corporate purchasing budgets into a tizzy. Already, buyers are working to expand their supply base for raw materials, according to new surveys, as many are

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Production Systems, Inc.

Florida Crystals expands sugar production capabilities with a new $25-million facility, filled with nine packaging lines that output a variety of sugar products in package structures ranging from 1/10-oz. packets to 100-lb. multiwall bulk bags as well as a new 48-oz. glossy sack and revised 48-oz.

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Purchasing communityArticle MRO/INDIRECT SPEND 48399 401

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Purchasing.com, the online home of Purchasing magazine, covers best practices and case studies in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, procurement, direct materials, indirect materials, MRO, commodity and component prices and price forecasts, metals prices, chemicals prices, energy prices,

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Greif Bros. Corp. - FeedScrews.com

Greif operates three business groups: Industrial Packaging & Services: As the worldwide leader, Greif produces a full line of fibre drums, steel drums, plastic drums, intermediate bulk containers, drum closures, plastic water bottles and steel pails.

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International trade, international investment, exporting, importing and sourcing, machinery,

Drilling Fluid Equipment New Zealand. Oil field equipment. Fabrication and machining engineering company already supplying consumable components to oil exploration companies worldwide seeks additional components in any materials to subcontract or make under license.

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