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Special Delivery – by the Daily WTF

Special Delivery – by the Daily WTF

By Zoli Erdos on December 1, 2009

I’ve had The Daily WTF ever since discovering the SAP Laundry story there… it’s a hit or miss.  But today’s story is a real gem. “Okay, I’m here!” he angrily announced once he stepped foot in the lobby. “So let’s do this! What do I need to—” Brad stopped mid-sentence. His eyes were immediately drawn […]

Posted in Technology / Software | Tagged coal, coding error, commodities, commodity trading, Daily WTF, Humor, virtual trading

Gold, Commodities and Procurement Strategy -- A Big Disconnect

Gold, Commodities and Procurement Strategy — A Big Disconnect

By Jason Busch on November 20, 2009

We scanned a familiar headline in The WSJ earlier today that gold was up yet again. Specifically, “Gold for December delivery, the most actively traded contract, rose 0.2% to $1,144.10 an ounce … [and is] set to end the week higher by more than 2%….

Posted in Business | Tagged commodities, gold, Mining and Drilling, Precious metal, Sourcing, Spend Management, Wall Street Journal | 1 Response

Is Buffet Betting on a Commodities Gold Rush With His New Railroad?

Is Buffet Betting on a Commodities Gold Rush With His New Railroad?

By Jason Busch on November 17, 2009

Over on Spend Matters affiliate site MetalMiner, my better half, Lisa Reisman, recently speculated about some of the reasons why Warren Buffet may have bought out the rest of Burlington Northern. For all you Berkshire groupies, the deal is particular…

Posted in Business, Featured Posts | Tagged Berkshire, Berkshire Hathaway, Burlington Northern, Burlington Northern Railroad, commodities, goldrush, Jason Busch, railways, Sage of Omaha, Warren Buffett

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