Electric cars need government support: Nissan-Renault CEO Nov 12, 2009
"For the electric car industry it's opposite, currently we don't have economies of scale," Chen said. "If we increase the size of production, then the cost per unit will drop tremendously." Chen said Beijing should present a comprehensive package of incentives to promote the electric car industry. (India Times)
Africa: Regional Integration to Lower Infrastructure Costs - WB Nov 12, 2009
The bank says that through regional collaboration African states can minimize costs of putting up ICT, power, ports and airport projects leading to economies of scale as a result of a reduction in the cost of service. The report dubbed "Africa's Infrastructure: A Time for Transformation" from a study conducted in 24 African economies including Rwanda, indicates that the high cost of infrastructure services in the region is partly attributable to disconnected national boundaries. (allAfrica.com)
* FEATURE : British winemakers like global warmings effects Nov 11, 2009
With annual red wine output of around 400,000 bottles and total output of just over 2 million bottles, against 7 billion to 8 billion bottles in France, the industry lacks economies of scale. This story has been viewed 316 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ken Lewis: Merrill deal to pay off in time; savings ahead of schedule Nov 11, 2009
He praised Bank of America's "supermarket" strategy, encompassing investment banking and consumer services, as a way to build economies of scale and survive any type of economy. With the purchases of mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp. and investment bank Merrill Lynch, "all the pieces are now in place," he said. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Return bid likely for AXA APH Nov 10, 2009
But he believes that in the new environment, wealth management groups will need corporate mass and economies of scale that enable them to manufacture affordable, sophisticated ''off the rack'' savings, risk management and retirement plans for middle-income customers. AXA's motivation is that it wants to expand in Asia, and do so on its own. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Expect AMP - and perhaps another bidder - to offer a richer version of its tilt at insurer AXA Asia Pacific. Nov 9, 2009
AMP boss Craig Dunn says AMP and AXA believes they are fully valuing AXA Asia Pacific: but he also says the deal would be transformational for AMP as it prepares for a different regulatory regime for superannuation that will reward economies of scale. There's no other deal in Australia that can do that for AMP: so expect AMP and AXA to sweeten their offer a tad: and when they do, AXA Asia Pacific is going to find it much harder to justifying saying no.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Our view: Bullet line? Nov 9, 2009
The more distance the gas travels on the big line, with its huge economies of scale, the cheaper it is to get it the rest of the way to Southcentral. More importantly, Myers and Rutherford say there is still plenty of new gas that can be produced here from Cook Inlet, right in the market that needs it, without building a $3 or $4 billion pipeline. (Anchorage Daily News)
American International Industries, Inc. Plans to Expand Into Water Purification and Desalination Business Nov 7, 2009
The role of the holding company is to improve each subsidiary's access to capital, achieve economies of scale by consolidating administrative functions, and utilize the financial and management expertise of corporate personnel across all units. The Company is continuing to work with management of the subsidiary companies to improve revenues, operations and profitability. (Primezone Releases)
RICK PONCE: Cleaning the right way to be green Nov 7, 2009
Because we do so much laundry for so many businesses, we provide huge economies of scale in the use of water, electricity, and detergent. Rental work uniform service epitomizes this benefit. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Infosys offers multi-function human resource solutions Nov 7, 2009
"Clients can take advantage of the scalable IT infrastructure to achieve economies of scale, best practices and variable cost models," Infosys vice-president Anantha Radhakrishnan said. "Offshore teams will provide integrated technology, process and language support from multipl 00004000 e offshore and near-shore delivery centers.". (India Times)
A strategy to boost investment in salt launched Nov 6, 2009
The strategy seeks to attract domestic and foreign direct investments into the Tekperbiawe area of Ada and its environs to expand production and benefit from the economies of scale ... It is also intended to set realistic targets to increase volumes, incomes and productivity by developing more innovative approaches in mobilising individual production units to increase economies of scale. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
False euphoria after stocks recovery: Fat Prophets Nov 6, 2009
To do that, the company may pay higher dividends, conduct share buy-backs or expand to gain economies of scale, he said. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
NSW spends least on preventive public health Nov 6, 2009
The institute's principal economist, John Goss, said NSW's lower spending was partly attributable to the greater economies of scale of delivering programs to a larger population. The reasons why it's lower are complex and due to a mix of government policy decisions and also the costs of actually providing public health services in NSW,'' Mr Goss said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
UPC Holding B.V. Provides Selected Financial Information for the Period Ended September 30, 2009 Nov 5, 2009
These risks and uncertainties include the continued use by subscribers and potential subscribers of UPC Holding's services and their willingness to upgrade to our more advanced offerings, our ability to meet challenges from competition and economic factors, the continued growth in services for digital television at a reasonable cost, the effects of changes in technology and regulation, our ability to achieve expected operational efficiencies and economies of scale, our ability to generate... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reborn Chrysler says it will be leaner, more competitive Nov 5, 2009
The automaker's top priority is to invest in creating "compelling brand and product offerings," Kidder said, adding that it will leverage its alliance with Fiat to develop global economies of scale. "Efforts to shave manufacturing, material and administrative costs will continue," he said, adding that Chrysler will also ensure that it matches production to actual demand which is "a significant departure from past practice.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Mystery of Sugar King exiting sugar business in M'sia Nov 4, 2009
The counter argument then was that the merger brought about economies of scale and Malaysian shareholders still benefited, as there was a share swap, with PPB Oil Palm shareholders receiving Wilmar shares. Furthermore, PPB Group ended up owning close to 18% of Wilmar, so the argument that Kuok was exiting Malaysia did not hold up. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Britain downsizes bailed-out banks Nov 4, 2009
"But there are lessons here for the United States. The supposed economies of scale of massive financial institutions are outweighed by the difficulties in controlling risk inside them.". advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Economy, low interest rates to drive growth Nov 4, 2009
Being volume-driven, companies have managed to take advantage of economies of scale in these projects, resulting in cost savings. Thus, the money spent on salaries and wages, as a percent of sales, has also come down by half a basis point in this quarter. (India Times)
Carmakers keen on auto finance arms Nov 3, 2009
"The auto financing service can also bring profits to auto companies and the necessary diversification will orient new businesses and realize economies of scale for the automakers," said China Jianyin Investment Securities in a report. "With the support of the government and the development of the market, we predict that after 10 years, the percentage of Chinese buying cars through mortgages will increase to between 40 and 50 percent," said Lang Xuehong, chief auto industry analyst at Sinotrust. (Xinhuanet, China)
Joining the Energy Underground: Residential Geothermal Power Systems Nov 2, 2009
It also can take advantage of economies of scale in lower operational and maintenance costs. The bottom line is this: Decades ago, when widespread use of alternative energy was still only a dream, building one s own private source of home power was the only way to get off the carbon-intense grid and ensure that your own energy needs left little footprint. (Scientific American)
Nelson: Combining four chambers may payoff Nov 1, 2009
A chamber merger could at the very least save on overhead costs, but it might find other ways of reducing expenses through economies of scale and the formation of a larger network of members. From a membership perspective, a larger organization would provide much more clout, and chamber trade shows and networking events could draw much bigger crowds. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Coconut now sells cheaper than egg Oct 31, 2009
Mr Pillai says the changeover of coconut growing from plantation-mode to homestead growing has redrawn the economies of scale of producing the commodity, and that the diminishing returns from coconut had disheartened both growers and traders. The disinterest prevailing among growers reflected in their response to the recent copra procurement in the state by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (Nafed). (India Times)
East Africa: Tanzania First to Lower Internet Rates Oct 29, 2009
"The regulatory permutation has created favourable economies of scale for BTC and this cost benefit is being passed on to our customers," a statement from BTC has said. The Group general manager commercial, Loic Descamps, said they found it important to seek alternative leased capacity to make the service more affordable while anticipating their undersea capacity. (allAfrica.com)
Fantastic says retail outlook is promising Oct 28, 2009
"However, if consumer sentiment continues to improve, optimism remains in financial markets, employment stays at reasonable levels and demand for housing remains strong, these factors will provide the Fantastic Holdings Group with significant opportunities to grow our customer base and achieve better economies of scale.". Fantastic in August 2009 posted a 32 per cent increase in annual sales to $402 million, compared to the prior financial year, and a flat net profit of $18. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Life in the clouds Oct 28, 2009
They also dont affect private clouds, but businesses that use a private cloud are not really benefiting from the economies of scale public cloud computing delivers. At the moment people with a private cloud are getting the cloud experience without true cost reductions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
He did little to improve architecture Oct 26, 2009
Defence, after all, has long proven itself incapable of achieving any sorts of economies of scale in anything, and many of its internal cost blow-outs have arisen from the attempts say, with the "one big IT solution", payroll systems or project management. Nor has it ever been able to save money by collocating facilities indeed it has usually increased the average cost, as it has added bureaucrats and bureaucrats-in-uniform to co-ordinate the confusion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Creating Blue Oceans for Your Produ... Oct 26, 2009
Over time, costs are reduced further because of economies of scale due to the high sales volumes that superior value generates ... The economic barrier is in form of economies of scale leaving new entrants at a cost disadvantage. (Suite101.com)
Alliance harnesses energy Oct 26, 2009
When you create economies of scale like this, aggregate demand, all of a sudden it becomes more economically feasible for the private sector to come into play. He expects the energy alliance to be up and running by January, with a first-year goal of completing 300 to 500 energy retrofits and a seven-year goal of 100,000. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Rentals under pressure Oct 25, 2009
" Take care to control costs Particular care, said Clarke, should be paid to controlling the extra costs which are distributed among tenants. "The economies of scale achieved by the big service groups often make it cheaper to outsource the management and maintenance rather than to handle them in-house. " Clarke said that traffic congestion and petrol costs have led to many tenants seeking premises nearer their home base. Security concerns and a liking for leafy surrounds have boosted the... (iAfrica.com)
Just a hint of sweetness Oct 25, 2009
Trix Trikam, executive director of the SA Sugar Association (Sasa), says the small growers were driven to the wall as they were unable to sustain economies of scale. But he is cautious about the prospects of prices remaining high. (Business Report, South Africa)
Is consolidating the 911 call centers the right idea? Oct 25, 2009
But Candido spoke of economies of scale and said work flow could be analyzed and staff could be trained to handle multiple tasks. You re going to utilize the pool of people there in the room to handle what comes in, he said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Regal Entertainment Group Offers Exclusive Commemorative Souvenir for Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT Oct 24, 2009
We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carlsberg bullish on new Singapore unit Oct 24, 2009
Jensen said the Singapore business would give the company better economies of scale. From left: Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia chief financial officer Chong Choon Yeng, Soren Holm Jensen, chairman Datuk Lim Say Chong and executive director Datuk Chin Voon Loong toast after the EGM.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Duke Energy to build solar projects with Chinas ENN Group Oct 24, 2009
Duke Energy and ENN seek to not only accelerate the development of solar power in the United Staes, but help achieve economies of scale and drive down the cost of renewable energy. Rogers has previously said one advantage for the Chinese companies would be to gain access to the U.S. market. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Installed Cost Of Solar Photovoltaic Systems In United States Fell In 2008 Oct 22, 2009
Also, installed costs show significant economies of scale -- small residential PV systems completed in 2008 that were less than 2 kilowatts (kW) in size averaged 9. 20/W, while large commercial systems in the range of 500 to 750 kW averaged 6. (Science Daily)
Empowering Consumers: Moving Intelligence to the Edge of the Grid Oct 22, 2009
There are no economies of scale to be exploited yet. The smart grid is just beginning. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Loss of UC program hurts crop research Oct 21, 2009
Without the economies of scale that come with larger farms, small-scale farmers can't compete on price, according to the Small Farm Program's Web site. By shutting the program, the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources will reap a one-time savings of $268,000 and $140,000 in annual costs, says Shermain Hardesty, the program's director. (Fresno Bee)
Cluster realignment beats Machiavelli at his game Oct 20, 2009
The consolidation process has been driven largely by economies of scale, immense in an industry that can pump out lakes of beer with just a handful of staff. No doubt the process has been helped along by the corporate banking community, which presumably picks up wonderful fees every time one of these multibillion-dollar deals is consummated. (Business Report, South Africa)
Adieu, Couture. Farewell, Ready-To-Wear Oct 20, 2009
But the cheap prices have been thrust upon us so that the overseas factories can run 24-7 and pass on the savings to us (consumers, never people) through sheer economies of scale. So what if the average American Jane coughed up a little bit more to purchase her glad rags. (Slate)
Crist Twist: Florida Primary Tightens Oct 20, 2009
They then are able to get economies of scale. Sure without insurance companies profits are not paid to companies and to the small investers who use them as investments for retirement, but don't think you will see these profit going towards care. (Newsmax)
South Africa: World 'Has Five Years' to Stop Climate Change Oct 19, 2009
The resulting economies of scale from these low-carbon revolutions will create major long-term savings and returns when compared to the business-as-usual trajectory, especially in the energy sectors, according to the report. Clean energy generation, energy efficiency, low-carbon agriculture and sustainable forestry needed to lead this transformation, said the consultancy Climate Risk, which was commissioned to do the report. (allAfrica.com)
Microsoft: Xbox 360 Will Outsell PS3 'For Entire Generation' Oct 17, 2009
And then he puts his hooks into Sony's business strategy, questioning the company's loss-leader approach (selling the PS3 at a substantial loss for $300--) and claiming Microsoft's model is "diversified" enough to "provide not only economies of scale for us and our partners, but award us the benefit of having a profitable business.". In turn, says Greenberg, this allows Microsoft "to continually invest in the future and remain focused on delivering new experiences and expanding our audience.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
New Estimate: YouTube's Bandwidth Bill Is Zero Oct 17, 2009
you "buy" when you think the supplier can achieve performances, economies of scale, economies of scope, economies of skills that outperforms those you can achieve if you make. you "make" when you can save the margin that otherwise would go to the supplier. (Multichannel News)
Extract `Inundated' by Potential Partners for Namibia Uranium Mine Project Oct 17, 2009
A larger resource would enable them to increase their yearly production, which would have economies of scale, and would in turn increase the valuation, Van der Wath said by telephone today. But at this point in time, no.. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Proposed regional dispatch center in Middleton awarded $2 million Oct 17, 2009
Supporters herald the concept as a way to both save money through economies of scale and provide better emergency services that small towns normally could not afford. Essex County Sheriff Frank Cousins said that state 911 board approved a $2. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Computing: Battle of the clouds Oct 16, 2009
Providers of cloud services, meanwhile, can benefit from economies of scale. Why should every company or university set up and maintain its own mail server, when Google or Microsoft can do it more efficiently. (The Economist)
New network for singles to meet Oct 16, 2009
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Too early to exit stimulus, says Krugman Oct 15, 2009
Krugman, who teaches at Princeton University in the US, won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences last year for his analysis of how economies of scale can affect international trade patterns. He writes columns for The New York Times. (Business Report, South Africa)
Walmart.com adds 97-cent home shipping Oct 14, 2009
The company has long been feared, envied and respected by other retailers for its economies of scale, which it uses ruthlessly to cut prices and put pressure on competitors. With this move it is bringing more of that sort of pressure into the online retail environment. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
AfDB Organizes Workshop on Concentrated Solar Power in Tunis Oct 14, 2009
The CSP scale-up program would also establish the region as a pioneer among emerging economies in the global solar power industry's development through economies of scale, and the technology becoming cost-effective for wider replication. In the region, projects of about 20 MW in size are currently under implementation in Morocco, Egypt and Algeria. (allAfrica.com)
Chinese auto companies get scent of Indian market Oct 14, 2009
As volumes start building up, economies of scale kick in. Manufacturers start investing in better dies, tooling, fixtures, gauges and other production equipment, giving components consistency, quality and accuracy, Mr Majeed added. (India Times)
American is first woman to win economics Nobel Oct 13, 2009
a scholar and a columnist for , won the prize last year for his analysis of how economies of scale can affect international trade patterns. The Nobel prizes, with the exception of the economics prize, were established by Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor of dynamite, in his will in 1895. (USA Today -- Money)
Homeless housing plan in doubt Oct 13, 2009
Cutting it down to 50 will seriously compromise the economies of scale which are crucial to the effectiveness of the project. The worst thing is that I fear they are setting it up to fail. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
China from containment to engagement Oct 12, 2009
The economies of scale enjoyed by Chinese manufacturers and their improving technology and quality make it difficult for manufacturers in other countries to compete with them. Companies in Malaysia will have to find niches where they can produce specialised goods in smaller quantities but at higher margins. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Your 10 Questions Oct 10, 2009
Properly done, this will create economies of scale whilst rationalising investments resulting in increased productivity, profitability, growth and efficiency. Ultimately, we should remove any cost penalties associated with producing cars in Malaysia by making our components globally competitive in quality and cost because about 80% of the cost of a car is attributable to parts and components. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Making the ‘public option’ a simple one Oct 10, 2009
An uninsured individual does not have the bargaining power or economies of scale to negotiate a low-cost policy with a large insurance company. By representing hundreds of thousands of uninsured, the Connector can obtain better policies than any of those uninsured could have obtained individually. (Boston Globe)
Full story..... Oct 9, 2009
We had some economies of scale there, Bork said. We got some savings in what was spent for materials, and we bought as much locally as we could. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Consumer-Products Companies Cut Costs, but Woes Continue Oct 8, 2009
They're generally larger, more diversified, and benefit from purchasing and pricing power economies of scale. They generally also have stronger cash flows and more solid balance sheets, with easier and less costly access to the capital markets than their speculative-grade counterparts. (BusinessWeek)
Mobile device makers want common earphone plugs Oct 8, 2009
"By simplifying input and output features on mobile devices, economies of scale will reduce consumers' costs," said CTIA president Steve Largent. Members of the wireless industry came together in April to support having universal power chargers for devices. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Mistras Group to offer 8.7 million shares, raising up to $139 million, at IPO Thursday Oct 8, 2009
At the same time, it can take advantage of economies of scale in administrative and other costs, he said. Mistras' IPO could be overshadowed by two much larger IPOs set for Wednesday, Sweet said. (FOX61, CT)
FCC Czar Lloyd Won't Reveal Views to Media Oct 7, 2009
The report stated: "The disparities between conservative and progressive programming reflect the absence of localism in American radio markets. This shortfall results from the consolidation of ownership in radio stations and the corresponding dominance of syndicated programming operating in economies of scale that do not match the local needs of all communities.". In 1998, in an essay he wrote for the Leadership Conference of Civil Rights, Lloyd alleged that former President Reagan's policies... (Newsmax)
Letters to the Editor Oct 7, 2009
Although I knew that the unions had locked in jobs for a couple of years, I felt that the economies of scale would prevail. You can imagine my surprise and rage when I received the next property tax bill and learned that my support for school districts had risen from $37. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Interior developing cloud infrastructure services Oct 7, 2009
"It boils down to economies of scale," Bourgeois responded ... Selling infrastructure service for others to use will boost even further the economies of scale the agency already enjoys, he argued. (FCW.com)
Ghana-Togo-Benin-Nigeria Business Summit opens Oct 6, 2009
Accra, Oct. 5, GNA - Dr Ernest Shonekan, Former Head of State of Nigeria, on Monday urged West African countries to collaborate and develop their human resource potential to offer them the advantages of the economies of scale and fair competition ... Dr Shonekan, speaking at the Ghana-Togo-Benin-Nigeria Business Summit organised in Accra, he said collaborating in establishing well equipped universities and specialists medical centres would not only offer the advantages of economies of scale but... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Blackstone's InBev Theme Park Talks May Signal a Thaw for Private Equity Oct 5, 2009
They seek to increase profits by cutting costs or achieving economies of scale by combining operations of similar businesses and selling the company years later to a corporate buyer or through a share sale. The credit crisis cut off funding for deals over the past two years and slumping stock markets made it difficult for firms to sell existing holdings and return funds to investors. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
