Miner's shift to short-term contracts sparks concerns

A shift to short-term coking coal contracts by BHP Billiton could force a dramatic shift in how raw material commodities are procured, as the mining giant said it is looking to pursue the same strategy for its iron ore.

09 March 2010

Inventory management agreement takes off for Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines International (JAL) and Ansett Aircraft Spares & Services (Ansett) have signed an Inventory Management Agreement under which JAL will relocate parts inventories to Ansett for marketing through Ansett's global sales and distribution network.

09 March 2010

US court urged to end federal government contract 'cover up'

The American Small Business League (ASBL) announced yesterday that it is preparing to file a preliminary injunction against the US General Services Administration (GSA) to halt the "destruction of the historical contracting data".

09 March 2010