Ford's european comeback

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Ford Motor Co.'s European operations are likely to follow the model developed in Cologne, Germany, where the automaker has renovated it production facility to be one of the most technologically advanced in the world. The improvements will increase capacity by 45%, in part by adding a third shift. Ford plans upgrades at other European plants. Factors considered in site selection include proximity to market, government incentives, and a ready pool of labor and suppliers.

United Kingdom, United States, Foreign operations, Germany, Organizational history, Automobile industry, Ford Motor Co., F, Automotive industry

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Locked in on labor

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The South Eastern states of the United States of America attract many business expansions and relocations of manufacturing companies and other worker intensive service providers. The main reason for this trend is the policy of Right - to - Work adopted by these states, where the workers have the right to choose whether to join/finance a union or not.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government expenditures, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Government regulation, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Labor Regulation & Services, Legal/Government Regulation, East South Central States, West South Central States, Laws, regulations and rules, Forecasts and trends, Economic policy, Influence, Market trend/market analysis, Labor policy, Workers, Southern United States, Labour policy

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Behind Boeing's flight plan

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Issues concerning the decision to relocate the Boeing company from Seattle to Chicago, United States, are discussed. Particular attention is given to the strategic importance of relocating major businesses in order to maximize profit and reorganize the copmany's structure.

Cover Story, Business enterprises, Boeing Co., BA

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