The making of a mining giant
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South African mining group Gencor has undergone a dramatic transformation which mirrors the transformation of South Africa itself as it moved to democracy. Since 1993, Gencor has unbundled its non-mining assets and refocused on mining operations via several important acquisitions including the Billiton metals and mining interests of Royal Dutch Shell Group. Gencor's strategy was aimed at making the group 'world-class', and was a response to the realisation that South Africa was about to enter the world stage again, and to changes within the world marketplace.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1995
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France Repositions Its Computer Giant for Another Fling at World Market
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Reform of the French computer industry is needed before CII-Honeywell-Bull can compete in the highly competitive computer market. The reorganization strategy involves splitting the company into four subsidiaries. The four areas are: new structure, peripherals, office automation, and minicomputer. Changes in ownership and management have precipitated the move to split. Details on the problems facing the company are included.
Publication Name: International Management
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-7888
Year: 1983
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'Learning to Walk' with a New Computer System
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British Petroleum (BP) in London has finally given in to advanced technology and computerized their executive suite. BP went into simple technology systems and feels their system has been successful for this reason. The many benefits the company and executive managers have gained since implementing their computer system are examined.
Publication Name: International Management
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-7888
Year: 1983
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