A shake-up in the body shop

Article Abstract:

The methods of the automobile body repair industry will change with the introduction to Australia of a computerized database system that assesses labor and parts costs for repairs. Automatic Data Processing's (ADP) Audatex system will provide insurers, repairers, claims assessors, manufacturers, and parts suppliers with a secure communications platform that allows all to share the same pricing information. The database costs about $30 million a year to update.

On-Line Information Services, Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping, Information retrieval services, Automotive stampings, Top & body repair & paint shops, Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance, Database Vendors NEC, Auto Body Parts, Automotive Body & Top Repair, Management, Database industry, Product introduction, Automobile repair shops, Automotive repair shops, Body parts (Vehicle), Automatic Data Processing Inc., AUD, Automotive body repair, Audatex (Database)

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Business outlook: merchandising exports

Article Abstract:

Asian demand for merchandising exports from Australia collapsed in 1997-98, but Australia was able to switch markets, as rural and mineral products, unlike manufactured goods, did not require market modification. By June 1999, the Asian market for Australian exports recovered, but a weak world demand meant lower prices for rural and mineral products. By June 1999, only rural products had improved over June 1998 levels.

European Union, Asia, Intnl Marketing, Statistical Data Included, International trade, Exports, Statistics, Products, Export marketing, Minerals, Minerals (Geology), Merchandising, Rural industry, Rural industries

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