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Automakers bolster purchasing alliance

The two companies announced an alliance back in February 2012, aimed at restoring profit to their respective European sales, which have been hit severely hit in the wake of the global economic crisis that has seen consumer demand for cars slump.

At a…

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Costs force up airfares in 2013

Even though airlines have been constantly improving their operational performance and new aircraft models have become more fuel efficient, growing demand and rising cost for fuel and aircraft financing will inevitably result in climbing airfares for 2…

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Efficiency the target despite Novartis reshuffle

Joe Jimenez [pictured], chief executive of the pharmaceuticals giant stressed continuity between Vasella and his replacement, Jorg Reinhardt, who will formally assume the role in August.

Jimenez said the company was continuing to seek efficiencies in…

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Facility management spend to reach $96bn

The global IFM market it set to be worth $96bn by 2017, according to Frost & Sullivan. “The global IFM market is in growth mode, not just in the emerging markets but also in the more mature markets,” noted Frost & Sullivan Partner John Raspin….

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UK rings in 4G mobile telephony

Organisations bidding in the auction include Everything Everywhere; HKT (UK) Company Limited (a subsidiary of PCCW Limited); Hutchison 3G UK; MLL Telecom; Niche Spectrum Ventures Limited (a subsidiary of BT Group plc); Telefónica UK Limited and…

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EURAVIA inks Asia-Pacific MRO deal with Sikorsky

Based in Lancashire, England, EURAVIA specialises in aftermarket services for P&WC PT6 aero engines. The partnership will support Bell 412 and 212 aircraft throughout Australasia. Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Limited is based in Brisbane, Queenslan…

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Customer growth is top priority for UK CEOs

Leaders of British companies plan to invest to expand their customer base and improve operational effectiveness, with 83 per cent exploring cost cutting initiatives.

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Cost cutting still the main focus for buyers

“For the second year running our survey shows that cost reduction remains the number one priority for organisations,” said Jonathan Betts, marketing director at Science Warehouse.

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Supply chain barriers hinder world growth

The report entitled Enabling Trade: Valuing Growth Opportunities was released by the World Economic Forum in Davos (pictured) in collaboration with the World Bank and Bain & Company and found that if all countries reduce supply chain barriers…

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Bosch begins cost-cutting drive

Bosch, the world’s largest car-part supplier and manufacturer of household electronics, said that it planned to initiate a cost-cutting drive following the release of sales figures which showed that sales rose 1.6% to €52.3bn last year, wel…

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