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Industrious times at British Airways and Ryanair: Winning the battle for the skies
As a result of terrorism, world health scares and war, the air transport industry has been re‐shaped almost beyond recognition. And while much has been written about the…
Implementing a turnaround at Mitsubishi: Interview with Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, Europe
Stefan Jacoby has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Europe since October 2001 when he joined the company to initiate and manage its turnaround in Europe…
Sony struggles to remain creative: Innovation vs. efficiency and productivity
Making a video game these days is getting more and more like making a movie. So‐called blockbuster games are developed by large teams of programmers managed by “producers”, can…
Onwards and upwards for Honda and Toyota: Automakers leading the Japanese fight back
Towards the end of 2003, the Japanese government announced that GDP had grown by 1 percent coupled with a 35 percent increase in the trade surplus. These encouraging figures were…
When mergers mean acquisition of headaches: Taking a broader view
As a corporate leader with an impact so remarkable that his name reverberates even outside the business world, Jack Welch’s views should always make people stand up and listen. In…
Bass seeks cost effective expansion in European hotel market: More rooms at the inn?
In today’s global market, many companies aim to become big fish in several international ponds. Bass Hotels and Resorts is no different, targeting growth within each of its three…
Why product managers don’t cry over spilt milk: Rapid results can prevent long‐term failure
On the face of it, there may not seem much in common with a World Bank project to increase the productivity of Nicaraguan farmers, and British financial institutions’ need to…
Sainsbury’s keep their cool: Technology choice faces perishable food suppliers
Talk of keeping track of where someone or something is by “tagging” and many people think of the fight against crime. Convicted thieves or hooligans can be “tagged” these days as…
Building a “lean” knowledge base: New level of skills training for Nestlé UK’s factory line managers bring significant rewards
Few can doubt the complexity of achieving a true “lean” manufacturing operation. While a growing number of UK plants now seem capable of achieving a significant step forward in…
Successful cost reduction methodologies: World leading manufactures highlight tools and techniques for achieving major cost reduction
As more manufactures struggle with global markets, competition from “low cost” countries, and faltering home economies, the attention of many manufacturers has naturally turned to…
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- Miss Emma Steele