A new kind of car company: Daimler-Benz's merger with Chrysler will launch an overdue rationalisation in the global car industry

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Daimler-Benz's purchase of Chryser will influence the automobile market in the US as well as Europe. Chrysler is a profitable company, yet its market share is weaker, so the Daimler name could help. Daimler lacks strong products that Chrysler has, but it has innovative designing.

Cover Story, Daimler-Benz AG, Chrysler Corp., C

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Buy, buy, buy

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The brisk pace at which multinational companies are buying businesses in Latin America stems in part from the desire to have operations in the region without having start-up costs and problems. The ease of trade within the region allows the companies to coordinate operations.

Mergers & Acquisitions, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Latin America

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The kindergarten that will change the world

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Toyota implemented a new manufacturing technique to improve production in light of increased competition and a high-priced yen. Machines are used to help assembly-line employees instead of replacing them. The number of new pats used in the vehicle being produced is minimal.

Production management, Toyota Motor Corp.

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