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Articles in September, 2005 issue of Purchasing
- New Flextronics CPO reviews his supplier roster.(PURCHASING STRATEGY)
- VLSI Research of Santa Clara, Calif.(economy: HOW SUPPLY MANAGERS SEE HIGH-TECH BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
- Look for prices of analog integrated circuits.(prices: FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCT COST)(Brief Article)
- Rates for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf to Asia are skyrocketing.(Brief Article)
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Metals exchanges want buyers to use futures to hedge: LME and Nymex may push steel into world-trading spotlight.(RISK MANAGEMENT)
by Stundza, Tom - It will take some time but buyers will see expanded supply of coal-fired electricity from the energy bill that President Bush signed into law in August.(economy: HOW SUPPLY MANAGERS SEE BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
- Purchasingdata.com's price index, commodity chemical.(prices: FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCT COST)(Brief Article)
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Anatomy of a winner.(Rockwell Collins Inc.)
by Teague, Paul - New in-flight communication technologies.(Connexion by Boeing)(Brief Article)
- BMW Manufacturing Co.(Thomas Arlt appointed)(Brief Article)
- Motion Industries.(Sherry Dyar appointed)(Brief Article)
- Free part search--switches, relays, connectors, more.(Key Supplier Web Site Locator)
- Adhesives, sealants and coatings.(Key Supplier Web Site Locator)
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A win-win.(rants & savings)(Brief Article)
by Stankiewicz, Bill - Benchtop digital books, subscriptions, audio/video.(Complete Book & Media Supply, Inc.)(Brief Article)
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A new rail link from the Sea of Cortez to Tucson, Ariz.(Brief Article)
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RFID news.(logistics)(Radio frequency identification)(Brief Article)
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India takes first steps in electronics; more electronics manufacturing services providers are setting up or expanding operations in India. The question is, will component manufacturers follow?(global sourcing)(Cover Story)
by Carbone, James - Avnet sets strategy.(maintaining the strategy)(Brief Article)
- Metal fabrication--stamping--welding--laser-prototypes.(Key Supplier Web Site Locator)(Brief Article)
- Worldwide hard disk drive shipments increased.(supply: WHAT'S HAPPENING IN HIGH-TECH SUPPLY CHAINS)(Brief Article)
- The Federal Reserve will stop hiking short-term rates.(economy: HOW SUPPLY MANAGERS SEE HIGH-TECH BUSINESS)(United States. Federal Reserve Board)(Brief Article)
- India has lagged behind other developing nations.(tip sheet: KEY METRICS AND SUPPLY ALERT)(Brief Article)
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More pencils, books forecast in supply chain: academic and corporate supply chain organizations partner to prepare the managers of tomorrow.(professional development)
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Project management strategies for procurement: organizing and driving cross-functional teams stacked with a new set of skills.(PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
by Atkinson, William - Purchasingdata.com's leadtime index, all commodities.(economy: HOW SUPPLY MANAGERS SEE BUSINESS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
- Purchasingdata.com's forward demand indicator.(tip sheet: KEY METRICS AND SUPPLY ALERT)(Brief Article)
- Buyers are buying more semiconductors.(supply: WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MARKETS)(Brief Article)
- How important is continuing education.(tip sheet: KEY METRICS AND SUPPLY ALERT)(Brief Article)
- Ocean freight rates on the Baltic Dry Index declined.(shipping)(Brief Article)
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What's hot.(logistics)(Brief Article)
by Hannon, David - Iodine derivatives.(Key Supplier Web Site Locator)(from Iodetech)(Brief Article)
- Dilbert[TM] BLUECAT[R] New Horizons[R] in Data Acquisition Systems.(Key Supplier Web Site Locator)
- Program simplifies design tracking worldwide.(DISTRIBUTION)(Brief Article)
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Don't forget veterans.(rants & savings)(Letter to the Editor)
by Panek, David - Protection from silver cloud.(Brief Article)
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DHL began construction on a new East Coast.(Brief Article)
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Tracking internal performance requires external help; logistics managers look to suppliers for new perspectives.(BENCHMARKING)
by Hannon, David - Business slows.(EXCLUSIVE ELECTRONICS BUSINESS REPORT)(Brief Article)
- Infineon supplies chips to Xbox.(consumer electronics)(Brief Article)
- Honda of America has presented its Power Transmission Supplier of the Year award.(Applied Industrial Technologies)(Brief Article)
- Samsung ships more DDR2 DRAM than DDR1.(DRAMS)(Samsung Electronics Company Ltd.)(random access memory)(Brief Article)
- The global personal computer economy.(economy: HOW SUPPLY MANAGERS SEE HIGH-TECH BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
- The growth rate for prices.(prices: FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCT COST)(Brief Article)
- Grainger takes new look at unplanned MRO purchases: buyers: consolidate category to cut costs.(maintenance, repair and operations)(W.W. Grainger Inc.)
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Advisory council offers feedback, ideas: together they hash out challenges and benefits of consignment.(Rockwell Collins Inc. supplier relations)
by Carbone, Jim - Many companies are continuing to struggle.(need to lift tariffs on Cemex S.A. de C.V to increase the pace of cement industry)(Brief Article)
- U.S. and Canadian freight-by-rail.(increase in prices of rail freights)(Brief Article)
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Collaboration works.(rants & ravings)(Letter to the Editor)
by Balteff, Chris - Economists expect production.(economy: HOW SUPPLY MANAGERS SEE BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
- ABI Research is predicting a shakeout.(RFID NEWS)(Brief Article)
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Nine tips for low-cost country sourcing.(outsourcing)
by Forrest, Wayne - Hinges.(Key Supplier Web Site Locator)(Stocker Hinge Manufacturing Company Inc.)(Company Profile)
- Pipe, tubing, and specialty bar.(Key Supplier Web Site Locator)
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The shift to dual-core begins; by the end of 2006, 70% of microprocessors shipped will be dual-core chips.(MICROPROCESSORS)
by Carbone, James - IC'S--capacitors--memory & more.(Stock-Point)(Integrated Circuit)(Brief Article)
- Higher voltage.(product update: a snapshot of new products for electronics & technology buyers)(Brief Article)
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Pay at the pump: surcharges continue to frustrate buyers.(fuel and freight)
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Buyers get on target online: for finding suppliers, getting quotes and managing spend, some procurement staffs log on, then lay back.(supply chain solutions)
by Teague, Paul E. - Precise measurement needed.(measurement equipment market)(Brief Article)
- Outsourcing deal inked.(MANUFACTURING)(Brief Article)
- Orders for semiconductor equipment.(economy: HOW SUPPLY MANAGERS SEE HIGH-TECH BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
- Electronic business indicator.(purchasingdata.com)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
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RFP for Ph. D: larger companies seeking out customized educational opportunities.(LOGISTICS UNIVERSITY)
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What's hot.(copper prices)(Brief Article)
by Stundza, Tom - Oil prices are up more than 40%.(economy: HOW SUPPLY MANAGERS SEE BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
- Purchasing is putting heavier price-reduction pressure.(buyer-supplier relationship)(Brief Article)
- Strong demand has tightened supply.(steel industry, oil country tubular goods and natural gas)(Brief Article)
- Business travelers need to ease their concerns.(security plan by Transportation Security Administration)(Brief Article)
- DHL-Sinotrans opened its Country Quality Control Centre (QCC) in Beijing.(logistics )(Brief Article)
- UPS has agreed to acquire U.K.-based parcel carrier LYNX Express for $96.5 million.(United Parcel Service of America Inc.)(Brief Article)
- Eprocurement software.(Key Supplier Web Site Locator)(Mikrofax Software)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
- Chemicals, specialty.(Key Supplier Web Site Locator)
- Intel invests in Chinese high-tech companies.(SEMICONDUCTORS)(Brief Article)
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The nontraditional sector.(rants & savings)(Letter to the Editor)
by Jordan, Jamie - #1 for electronic components and connectors.(Right Parts)(www.rightpartsonline.com )(Brief Article)
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CSX Corp. unveiled plans to expand.(Brief Article)
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What's hot.(logistics)(Hours of Service rules)(Brief Article)
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General Dynamics director blends centralized and decentralized strategies.(professional profile)(Interview)
by Prema, Karen - LCD market to post growth.(liquid crystal display)
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- Home Buyer Tax Credit: How to Cash In
- Why You Shouldn't Bash Cash
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- 6 Myths About Gas Mileage
- 29 Fees We Hate Most
- Quick and Easy Ways to Boost Returns
- Best Stocks to Buy Now
- Lower Your Taxes: 10 Moves to Make Now
- New Jobs: 8 Lessons from Real-Life Career Switchers
- The New Job Market: Who Wins and Who Loses?
- Health Care Reform's Public Option: Everything You Need to Know
- Volunteer Work When Unemployed: Should You Work for Free?
- Whose Recovery Is This?
- Long-Term-Care Insurance: 4 Biggest Risks to Avoid
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