From manufacturing to brand management

Article Abstract:

Traditional automobile manufacturers are moving away from heavy manufacturing and into brand management. Component suppliers are also consolidating. There is also a change for dealers who will see their role alter as a result of competition from internet traders and changes in competition regulation.

Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Economic aspects, Automotive parts industry, Automobile industry

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Outsourcing activity speeds up

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Information technology outsourcing is expected to expand as the economy slows down and companies look to reduce costs. Electronic Data Systems (EDS) have acquired German company Systematics which is the second biggest technology outsourcing company in the world.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Outsourcing, Electron Data Systems, Systematics

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A survival tool or a burden

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the role of the public relations advisor in the financial market. The influence of public relations advisors in communicating between parties involved in mergers is discussed.

Management, Services, Acquisitions and mergers, Public relations firms, Public relations agencies

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