Ford's U.K. plants cited by chairman for productivity lag

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Ford Motor Co. has its chief executive and director, Alex Trotman, citing before the Confederation of British Industry conference that the company's continental-Europe and US manufacturing facilities surpass the productivity levels of its 21 manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom. Trotman also noted that the productivity levels of Ford Motor's manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom are below that of its facilities in other countries in Europe. Ford Motor's British production facilities are also behind by at least 20% in terms of productivity levels compared to the firm's best US manufacturing facilities.

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Has its chief exec & dir, Trotman, citing that continental-Europe & US plts surpass productivity levels of its 21 plts in the UK

Production management, Motor Vehicles & Parts, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Ford Motor Co., Article

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Britain tops U.S. at World Bank

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The World Bank's International Development Association received pledges totaling $41.6 bil from 45 nations for grants and low interest loans to 80 developing nations, representing a 30% increase. The United Kingdom raised its contribution by 49% to $4.2 bil, while the United States increased its contribution 30% to $3.7 bil.

Developing Countries, World Bank, Rankings, Foreign assistance, International Development Association

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London, by far, remains home to world's costliest office space

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London, England is the costliest place for office space with offices costing an average of $199 per square foot per year in the Mayfair district, according to research by Cushman & Wakefield.

Asia, Economic aspects, International aspects, London, England, Office buildings

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