The long and bumpy road

Article Abstract:

International shipping by truck and rail is facing obstacles despite improvements in infrastructure. The shipping industry deals with capacity shortages, particularly with the fuel-price increases which prompts shippers to scramble for service. The rail industry faces the threat of re-regulation which looms as a backlash for the decreased service levels resulting from the mergers of the 1990s. Another problem facing shipper is congestion arising from inadequate facilities at the major ports.

Line-Haul Railroads, Railroad Freight Operations

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It's not your father's call center anymore

Article Abstract:

International contact centers are the life blood of customer relationship management. They turn one time transactional itneractions into long-term profitable relations. Outside the US, contact centers are still relatively new and the variations in culture, technology and infrastructure make a substantial differenc ein he value, utility and availability of hte international contact center. Guidelines prior to acquiring the capability to communicate one-to-one with customers are presented.

Business Telepone Services, Telephone Call Centers

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Franchising the concept of the future

Article Abstract:

The franchising industry is growing steadily throughout the world after its successful beginnings in the US. Franchising have become very attractive because they offer immediate expertise, market presence, lower risks and financing requirements. This industry has become so successful and so varied that it is now considered almost impossible to gather statistics on scope and magnitude of its operations.

Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works), Franchising, Franchises

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