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Coping with Steel Surcharges (aka Price Hikes)

May 22nd, 2008 · 4 Comments · automotive sector, best practices, sourcing, supply management, supply market dynamics

Even if they use a euphemism like “market adjustment”, the recent steel surcharges announced by ArcelorMittal, US Steel, WCI Steel and other mills feel like a price hike to buyers. Many companies were taken aback by the unprecedented move, which jacked up prices they thought were contractually locked in place. But in this market - [more]

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