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Logistics Mega Mergers Are Not Delivering Expected Benefits To Customers
A recent study by SCALA, a supply-chain consulting firm based in the U.K., highlights some differences in perspective between logistics companies and their customers. "Logistics companies see benefits in growth through being able to provide a wider range of services; a more integrated service with further benefits from increased synergy; and operational cost benefits. Unfortunately a large proportion of their customers do not see it that way," said John Perry Managing Director of SCALA. Read more

Report Spells Out New Aerospace And Defense Product-Development Processes
A new report from consulting and research firm CIMdata Inc., titled "Overcoming the Challenge of Electro-Mechanical Product Development in Aerospace & Defense," discusses how electro-mechanical product development enables key industry initiatives to transform the defense strategy to fully leverage the information age. Read more

MG Motors To Revive Automotive Brand From New Oklahoma City HQ
The company plans to place its headquarters in Oklahoma City, with assembly and distribution in Ardmore. Research and development will be in Norman at the University of Oklahoma. Read more

Product Lifecycle Management Market To Hit $6.9 Billion In 2005
As product lifecycle management (PLM) products have expanded past traditional applications to include testing applications such as CAD as well as production processes, new product introduction, content management and product support, the PLM market is expected to hit $6.9 billion in 2005. Read more

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