Because of its size and influence with suppliers and buyers, Wal-Mart's policies often receive wide public attention.

VOA: special.2009.07.17

Recent strikes against foreign companies have included suppliers for Japanese car makers Honda and Toyota.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

For example,companies that own their suppliers can avoid long-term contracts and disputes over prices.

VOA: special.2009.10.16

These can be manufacturers or suppliers who sell products from other companies.

VOA: special.2010.01.26

These represent doctors, hospitals,insurance companies, medical suppliers, union members and others.

VOA: special.2009.05.15

Rising oil prices are also likely to be discussed, along with President Obama's plans to reduce America's reliance on foreign suppliers.

VOA: standard.2009.06.02

Many of the women in Kebon worked as laborers and handed their products over to suppliers.

VOA: standard.2010.04.14

Solar developer Stanley Florek of Seattle says the fixed,premium purchase price gives alternative energy suppliers assurance they'll recover the high costs they pay upfront.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

Managing partner Steve Pettus says he has had no problems getting fresh seafood from his suppliers.

VOA: standard.2010.05.08

Mr.Obama said that means sacrifices from all parties involved - including management,labor, shareholders,creditors, suppliers and dealers to - in his words, "preserve a brighter future".

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

"We're meeting with people from IOC members all the way down to volunteers, including USOC,VANOC, sponsors from the top level to the national level,to suppliers."

VOA: standard.2010.02.26

The agreement would clear the way for a substantial increase of American sales of sophisticated military equipment to India, whose top suppliers are Russia and Israel.

VOA: standard.2009.06.11

He says Walmart is seeking suppliers that follow green practices.

VOA: standard.2010.01.23

It is a partnership that will save more than 30,000 jobs at Chrysler and tens of thousands of jobs at suppliers, dealers and other businesses that rely on this company,".

VOA: standard.2009.04.30