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Profiting from privatization

Article Abstract:

Government-owned enterprises worldwide, especially in developing countries are being privatized to enable these nations to attract foreign investment. In many cases, governments have eliminated barriers to takeovers of state-owned companies by foreign entities. Many privatization efforts have been successful, and companies across industry should explore opportunities in the sales of state-controlled businesses. The US railroad industry provides many examples of success in exploiting government sell- offs.

Foreign operations, Rail Transportation, Railroads

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The Case for International Videoconferencing

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Unless a face-to-face meeting is called for, executives and employees, such as those of the Credit Suisse First Boston Bank, save time and travel cost in videoconferencing. An audio-only conference does the same achieves the same purpose at considerably less cost.

Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Product specifications, Usage, Brief Article, Telecommunications equipment industry, Telecommunications systems, Videoconferencing, Credit Suisse First Boston L.L.C., Videoconferencing systems

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Implementing operational excellence

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The Six Sigma quality management program for achieving operational excellence was pioneered by Motorola and has enabled manufacturers to gain considerable savings for every dollar invested and to substantially improve return on investment. Staff trained in Six Sigma learn to establish aggressive short term objectives and gradually improve on these. Companies that progress within the Six Sigma program framework enjoy increasingly enhanced profits.

Production management, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Manufacturing Industries NEC

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