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Stark warning from Sir Digby Jones at start of Work Wise Week
11 May 2007
Sir Digby Jones, UK skills envoy and former director general of the CBI, said at the Work Wise UK Summit at the QEII Conference Centre, marking the start of Work Wise Week.
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International emerging markets: Brazil
07 Jun 2007
Brazil is not an easy place to do business. Import duties are high which, with such a price-sensitive market, means the only real way forward is to manufacture in Brazil through a joint venture or some-such arrangement says Dr John L Collins, business development manager, The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA).
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Firms Embrace Mobility as Competitive Tool
07 Jun 2007
Business mobility has emerged as a top competitive initiative among leading organizations. The multi-faceted nature of global competition means that no longer do only quality, distribution and price define leading firms.
Manufacturers encouraged on journey of self-examination
06 May 2007
In the wake of the current political shake-up and the expected review of Government strategy, Arthur Richardson, director South West MAS, reminds manufacturers that an occasional journey of self-examination is a valuable 'lean' principle.
