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DHL Express Named One of Asia Pacific's Best Employers by Aon Hewitt
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DHL, the world's leading logistics company, has been named 'Best Employer' in Asia Pacific for its Express division by Aon Hewitt, a global leader in human resource consulting and outsourcing solutions. Additionally, DHL Express received the 'Best Employer' award in Thailand and Indonesia for the first time,
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 9:11 PM
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Ford to cease Australian manufacturing
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Ford will end its Australian manufacturing operations in three years, resulting in 1200 job losses at its two Victorian plants.
The carmaker's plants at Broadmeadows in Melbourne's north and Geelong, west of Melbourne, will close their doors in October 2016, resulting in the loss of 650 and 510
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 9:04 PM
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Aussie Falls On Contractionary Chinese HSBC Flash Manufacturing PMI
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The Takeaway: Chinese HSBC Flash Manufacturing PMI fell into contraction to 49.5-> Slowing Chinese growth signals risk for Australian exports and possible further rate cuts-> AUD/USD declined
The Australian Dollar declined against all of its counterparts on the disappointing Chinese HSBC Flash
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 8:31 PM
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Canadian defense shipbuilding at risk of running aground
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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper faces more embarrassing questions as evidence suggests the nation's strategy for building a strong arctic naval force is out of control.
The timing couldn't be worse for Harper. The Conservative Party prime minister, currently visiting South America with a trade delegation, is under fire
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 8:23 PM
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China's factory activity contracting: HSBC data
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China's manufacturing activity was contracting in May, according to preliminary data released Thursday, as HSBC's "flash" Purchasing Managers' Index fell to a seven-month low of 49.6 from April's final reading of 50.4. A result below 50 signals contraction. Both the new orders and new export
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 8:23 PM
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Mobile Technology Summit Attracting Industry Specialists
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For the first time in New Zealand, a mobile communications event is being run specifically for primary industries. MobileTECH Summit 2013 runs in Wellington on 7-8 August. An exciting two-day programme bringing together this country’s leading communications specialists, technology providers and those working in the primary industries, has just been
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 8:22 PM
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Study ranks US least risky place to open data center
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Last year the U.S. was the least risky place in the world to open a data center, according to a study released this week.
The rankings, which were released by Cushman & Wakefield, Hurleypalmerflatt and Source8, were made after measuring risks related to physical, economic and social issues
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 8:20 PM
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Starbucks names new VP of global supply chain
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Deverl Maserang will join the coffee company on 3 June and head up supply chain including manufacturing, engineering, procurement, distribution, planning, transportation, inventory management and sourcing.
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Supply Management -
5/22/2013 8:00 PM
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PROCUREMENT ANALYST - Department of the Air Force - Scott AFB, IL
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is# to serve as a Procurement Analyst for Command... task forces, and committees responsible for procurement issues. The organizational location of this... $81,823 - $106,369 a year
From Department of the Air Force - 22 May 2013 22:31:41 GMT
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Indeed Jobs -
5/22/2013 6:31 PM
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PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - Air Products - Allentown, PA
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and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Procurement Specialist at our Corporate Headquarters in... These operational procurement activities may include...
From Air Products - 22 May 2013 21:21:01 GMT
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Indeed Jobs -
5/22/2013 5:21 PM
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Contracts for May 22, 2013
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Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
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US Department of Defense -
5/22/2013 5:03 PM
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Procurement Specialist - Siemens Energy, Inc. - Rothschild, WI
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Support project procurement with the objective of... the requirements of the Siemens "World Class Procurement" program 2. Complete the supplier evaluation...
From Siemens - 22 May 2013 20:59:20 GMT
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Indeed Jobs -
5/22/2013 4:59 PM
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Procurement Specialist - ITW - Richton Park, IL
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is seeking experienced Procurement Specialist . An ideal, qualified Procurement Specialist will increase... the lowest cost. The Procurement Specialist will also...
From ITW - 22 May 2013 20:37:32 GMT
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Indeed Jobs -
5/22/2013 4:37 PM
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Buyer
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IL-Dixon, BorgWarner POSITION SUMMARY The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of assigned commodity at the Plant. As part of the Purchasing team, the individual will help set strategies for commodity in line with plant and global procurement initiatives. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES In collaboration with the Purchasing Manager, negotiate commodity pri
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Monster.com -
5/22/2013 2:51 PM
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NFPA Innovation Award Recognizes Jude Hueber for Innovative Use of a Hydraulic System
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The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is pleased to announce that the 2012 NFPA Innovation Award has been presented to Jude Hueber for innovative hydraulic hybrid vehicle design performed for Lightning Hybrids, LLC. The award is presented annually to individual engineers or technicians to recognize innovative use of fluid
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 2:13 PM
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Levelling The Playing field with Competition Authority
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Under Section 29(1) of the Competition Act, any agreement or arrangement between a holding company and its subsidiaries or companies which are vertically integrated is exempt from the provisions of section 25(1), 26(1) and 27, all of which prohibit anti-competitive practices. The rationale behind this provision is that a
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 2:13 PM
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The challenges and opportunities of economic diversification
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Wisdom can be attained when minds interact as often as possible. In addition to the two cents worth of contribution that I made to the debate, the forum allowed me to use other people's minds as a catalyst to my own growth and understanding, and hence allowing me to
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 2:13 PM
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IBM Study: Top Chief Procurement Officers Drive 22 Percent Higher Profit Margins
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At the Smarter Commerce Global Summit, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a study that says companies with high-performing procurement organizations are driving better bottom line results. According to the study, these organizations report profit margins of 7.12 percent as compared to just 5.83 percent for companies with
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Supply Chain Review -
5/22/2013 2:12 PM
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