Proponents of the so-called alternate engine have never made a very convincing case for why the government benefits from paying for two design teams, production lines, supply chains and maintenance systems.

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Barnes said the Cleveland-based business provides inventory management, technical sales and supply chain services for maintenance, repair, operating and production supplies.

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That has knock-on implications for companies which supply maintenance, support and other services to the company.

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It provides specialist services in rail design, engineering, construction, management and maintenance, and offers supply chain solutions to a range of customers in Australia.

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Rosemary Butler AM, chair of the legislation committee, raised concerns that the practical implications in relation to the provision and maintenance of a water supply have yet to be fully resolved and its potential impact of the proposed measure on the affordable housing agenda.

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Each of the department heads is an expert in one of the major ship departmental functions: Ship Operations, Intelligence, Propulsion, Engineering, Combat Systems, Supply, Air Operations, Aircraft Maintenance, Safety, Training, Navigation, Religious Ministries and Medical.

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America and operates a number of service centers, supply branches and sales offices through which it markets pipes, valves, fittings, safety and other maintenance products.

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Supply constraints emanating from Iran (hit by sanctions) and the North Sea (afflicted by strikes and unexpected maintenance) are not enough large enough to push the market the other way.

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