Virtual winners: stay competitive through quality
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Virtual corporations survive because they are dedicated to their customers and adapt appropriate changes to meet the customer's needs. Forbes ASAP, a Forbes magazine supplement, cited superoptical company Lenscrafters of Cincinnati, OH, as a virtual company which provides fast service through its 500 sites. Flexibility and adaptability were cited as factors in helping Lenscrafters cope with competition and being known as a virtual company.
Publication Name: Site Selection
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1080-7799
Year: 1993
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Canada's competitive cost advantage
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A KPMG study reports that the cost of business operations in Canada is considerably lower than in the US. 'The Competitive Alternative' study compared the operating expenses of seven industries in 23 American and Canadian cities. The seven industries revealed varying differences, with 10.5% for computer software and 5.5% for telecommunications. Canada's industrial location, electricity and construction costs are also lower than in the US.
Publication Name: Site Selection
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1080-7799
Year: 1997
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The e-biz shakeout: clicks and bricks will earmark winners
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There is likely to be significant consolidation among electronic commerce ventures. The dominant players are likely to be traditional retailers which have established online operations.
Publication Name: Site Selection
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1080-7799
Year: 2000
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