Europe's 1998 facilities race: the United Kingdom, France, Germany take top honors

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The UK was ranked number one by Ernst and Young's European Investment Monitor for 1998 in terms of headquarters and expanded facilities, which clearly showed that its decision to forego membership in the European monetary union did not affect investors' enthusiasm. France was ranked second and this was attributed to an increase in North American investments. Germany placed third on the strength of its support services, infrastructure and proximity to Eastern Europe. A surprise finding of the report was the strong showing of Eastern Europe in attracting new investments.

Management consulting services, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, United Kingdom, Industrial sites, Europe, Germany, France, Eastern Europe, Buildings and facilities, Consulting services, Ernst & Young L.L.P.

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The competitive alternative

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The international report on comparative business costs released by KPMG on Mar 11, 1999 showed that Canada has the lowest business costs among Group of Seven countries. Key location-sensitive costs were topped by labor costs as the most important factor at 58%, followed by initial investment costs at 17% and taxes at 12%. The report's results were extremely favorable to Canada, especially in the areas of payroll benefits, labor costs, transportation and electricity costs.

Canada, KPMG, Economic history

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India Reigns, but Philippines gains

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A report of Datamonitor on the increasing number of call centers in Asia has found lower costs and availability of flexible skills as the main reasons. China is the main foucus of oursourcing due developement and construction of infrastructure for the 2008 olympics. The call center industry of Philippines may have more gains than India due to its better infrastructure that is also improving at a higher rate.

United States, China, Use of services, India, Philippines, Research Services, Growth, Datamonitor, Call centers, Company growth, Call centres, Outsourcing

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