Net growth
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The increasing globalization of manufacturing systems is expected to saturate the business connections and overall data storage capacity of the Internet in the 21st century. It is presumed that the Internet will eventually be an inhibitor of global business processes since its fundamental structure may not cope with the growth in international manufacturing operations. In the report released by Ovum, the communications traffic in the Internet is emphasized although the solution may be the additional fiber-laying projects expected to be completed between 2001-2002.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1999
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Point of sale
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Companies often find it difficult or neglect to use software systems to help their sales operations even though they are employing computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing and materials requirements planning systems in their plant operations. Some of the advantages of sales force automation systems include more accurate prospecting, improved cooperation between in-house personnel and those working in the field, and enhanced forecasting due to better quality information.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1996
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World of work
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Multinational companies have traditionally used a small pool of international managers who can be despatched anywhere in the world. However, it is now becoming increasingly common to use local managers instead. This approach allows multinational companies to cut costs, as well as benefiting from showing more awareness of local culture and market conditions. These companies are now fostering local management talent, but are also encouraging managers to have a global perspective.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1997
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