A global view
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Richard Parry-Jones, Vice-President Ford Motor Company Small and Medium Centre, feels that the automobile industry is undergoing globalization. The relations between vehicle manufacturers and commodity suppliers are changing. Automobile companies involved with cross-continental activities realize the importance of a global view of their marketing and product development strategies. The Ford company plans to develop a long term relation with small number of suppliers. Motor Industry Research Association, an engineering services supplier to Ford, recognizes the plan.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1996
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Europe's final frontier
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The European Space Agency (ESA), the European counterpart of NASA, was established in the early 1960s. The European space program was focused on satellite launches while the US and the Soviet Union struggled to outpace each other in outer space exploration. However, a crisis started in ESA after the Cold War ended in 1991. Previously, the Cold War united the European nations which felt the need to be unified in competing with the US and the Soviet Union. This motivation was no longer present after the Cold War.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1998
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Europe roasts. Is it global warming?
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A heat wave in Europe left nearly15000 dead, which was the most shocking bout of extreme weather. The researchers at Cornell University are investigating the ways in which climate change is fueling the spread of mosquito that carries the West Nile virus and other health hazards in American states are focused.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2004
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