Small steps for Chinese giant

Article Abstract:

The failure of Haier to create a position for itself in the Australian market, the experiences of having recalling some of its products due to low quality standards, and the involvement of the company's chief executive officer, Zhang Ruimin, to put the company in top position in the Australian market, are discussed.

China, Foreign operations, Market share, Management dynamics, Household Appliances, Management, Home appliances industry, Appliance industry, Company business management, Company market share, Qingdao Haier Refrigerator Company Ltd., Zhang Ruimin

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An air bridge to monopoly?

Article Abstract:

The long-term plans of chief executive Chris Corrigan of Patrick Corporation, which made an unsolicited bid for Virgin Blue on January 28, 2005 and proposed merger with Paul Little's logistics group Toll Holdings, are examined.

Strategy & planning, Acquisitions & mergers, Freight Transportation, Trucking & Courier Services, Ex. Air, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Freight transportation arrangement, Planning, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Airlines, Freight transportation industry, Company business planning, Virgin Blue Airlines Proprietary Ltd., Corrigan, Chris, Toll Holdings Ltd., Patrick Corp.

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