Spice up your services
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India has potential to become a world leader in remote services, due to advantages such as low wages, a large population, and a good command of the English language. Back-office work such as typing is a growing activity. The employees expect a paternalistic relationship with the companies they work for, and they may appear over-qualified for the tasks they carry out.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Link in the golden chain
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The strategy of Li and Fung is examined in detail. The company helps with organizing supply chains for other firms, and has been successful in Asia, handling logistics for clients which include western retailers.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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The Asians are coming, again
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British call centers in northern England are examined in terms of working conditions and competition from abroad.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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