Wheels and wires

Article Abstract:

US automobile factories are seeking to meet strong domestic demand, but there has been pressure on margins for a number of vehicles. Change has also come from usage of the Internet to allow companies to respond more rapidly to their customers' demands. There is pressure to consolidate, and this has led to interest in Daewoo and the motor division of Samsung. Overcapacity is one reason for consolidation, and the Internet has also had an impact by leading to more willingness of family members to sell stakes in family-owned car firms.

Industry Overview

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The war of the wires

Article Abstract:

The Baby Bells are complaining that they have to bear the costs of heavy Internet usage, but they are exaggerating the extent of the problem. Only about 1.5 million users do not use an intermediary, such as America Online. Telephony technology is also discussed.

Telephone Communication, Telephone Communications, Planning, Computer-telephone integration, Computer telephony, Telephone services, Regional Bell Operating Companies

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Riding the storm

Article Abstract:

General Motors and Ford are transferring their supply chains to the web, linking customers, business partners and suppliers through the Internet. General Motors is working with Commerce One, while Ford is setting up a JV with Oracle, which is setting up AutoXchange with Oracle software, and which is to run AutoXchange for Ford. Customers should benefit from this development, which represents a new phase in electronic commerce, which can allow vehicles to be produced to order in a few days.

Joint ventures, General Motors Corp., GM, Ford Motor Co., Oracle Corp., ORCL, Commerce One Inc., F

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