Commodities get big

Article Abstract:

Consolidation is affecting commodity industries and this is shown by a number of deals in copper, paper, aluminum, industrial gases, and other activities. Commodity prices have fallen, especially in the four years to 1999, and customers are putting pressure on companies in the industry in a drive to cut costs. Large car companies like GM are seeking lower prices for steel and aluminum. Capacity could be reduced, but this tends not to happen among commodity producers. Customers are likely to benefit from mergers by further falls in prices.

Prices-Industrial Commodities, Economic aspects, Commodities, Commodity price indexes

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Cartoon commentarian

Article Abstract:

Peter Sinclair's 'Alex's Restaurant' cartoon strip has survived because of technology and his persistent belief that it is chronicling a profound cultural shift in a humorous manner. Sinclair's persistence is paying off as more papers acknowledge the comic strips's potential.

Evaluation, Humor and anecdotes, Cartoonists, Cartoonists and animators, Cartoons, Caricatures and cartoons, Caricatures, Sinclair, Peter

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Better business through creative freedom

Article Abstract:

An audio-visual production house should combine response to client needs with satisfaction of the creative needs of its staff. A staff free to create is not only happier but produces a better product.

Management, Usage, Instructional materials industry, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Artistic creation

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