Stamp of approval

Article Abstract:

A research project involving Ford Company, Deakin University, and the Australian National University is revolutionizing the stamping process of making automobiles. The project, called the Stamping Technology for Automotive Manufacturing Processes, is reflective of new ways of conducting research, the use of new steels, and car design. Stamping involves making steel body panels such as doors, mudguards, and hoods to a specified shape and size.

Social aspects, Research, Methods, Automobile industry, Education, Higher, Higher education, Metal stamping, Metal stamping (Process)

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Code red. Alarm bells: franchisors fear the wrath of federal regulators as a new mandatory code of practice nears release

Article Abstract:

The Franchising Policy Council, an agency formed in March, 1998, will propose legislation to regulate the franchise business. The Franchise Council of Australia, however, feels that they have not been sufficiently consulted on the particular details of the code.

Laws, regulations and rules, Franchises

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The SUPER naturals

Article Abstract:

This article examines the effort by Australia's retirement funds to compete with the country's banks. Relevant points include the funds' plans for offering low-cost banking and financial services.

Banking industry, Management, Australia, Financial services industry, Financial services, Marketing, Pension funds

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