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Japanese Insurers are Pursuing New Customer Strategies Due to the Emerging Role of Banks as Distribution Channels

added: 28-05-2007

Most Japanese insurance companies are now pursuing new customer and product strategies due to regulatory reforms that are opening the banking sector as a distribution channel for insurance products, according to an Accenture survey of senior executives at one-third of the insurance companies operating in Japan.

Car Buyers Seek Fuel Efficiency, But Remain Wary of Tradeoffs

added: 27-05-2007

Facing soaring gasoline prices, American car buyers definitely want more fuel-efficient vehicles but may not be ready to give up size, range, performance or other amenities to achieve that goal, a new Consumer Reports poll has found.

HP Again No. 1 in Worldwide Server Shipments

added: 27-05-2007

Marking its 20th consecutive quarter of server shipment leadership, HP once again was No. 1 in total server units shipped, according to first calendar quarter 2007 server market figures released by industry analyst firm IDC.

Workers Have Misjudged an Employer's Culture

added: 27-05-2007

Everyone wants a job that suits his or her work style and personality, but a new survey shows it's no easy task - for job seekers or employers. Nearly half (46 percent) of administrative professionals said they have, at one time or another, misread a work environment.

Relinquishing Work Duties Difficult for Vacationing Executives

added: 26-05-2007

Vacationing creative executives may be spending more time looking at laptops than landmarks, a new survey suggests. Nearly half (47 percent) of advertising and marketing executives said they check in at least daily while away from the office; only 13 percent of respondents said they never attend to business matters when taking time off.

Errors in "Knowledge Management" by Chinese Enterprises

added: 26-05-2007

More and more enterprises have reached a consensus view on intellectual property: On the surface, competition among enterprises is about technology, products and talents. In essence, it is all about intellectual property. CCID Consulting, argues that knowledge management is precisely the important bargaining chip in the competition of intellectual property.

More Boaters Hitting the Water While Boosting Local Economies

added: 26-05-2007

The recreational boating industry released its annual sales and participation data compiled by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). The report shows one-third of U.S. adults went boating in 2006, an increase of 1.3 million Americans to more than 73 million, and spent approximately $16 billion on food, drinks, groceries, restaurants and fuel associated with their boating excursions.

OECD: Rebalancing of World Growth Continues

added: 25-05-2007

In its Economic Outlook last Autumn, the OECD took the view that the US slowdown was not heralding a period of worldwide economic weakness, unlike, for instance, in 2001. Rather, a “smooth” rebalancing was to be expected, with Europe taking over the baton from the United States in driving OECD growth.

Europe needs A New Innovation Strategy

added: 25-05-2007

Europe needs a broad-based innovation strategy to boost its competitiveness. To facilitate the knowledge transfer between research centres and businesses, the European Parliament suggests the creation of 'knowledge regions', new measures to protect inventors, and tax incentives for enterprises which invest in research and innovation. This was the message of a report adopted by the House in Strasbourg.

Total Employment in the Furniture Industry in US: 557,000 Persons in 2006

added: 25-05-2007

According Research and Markets Total employment in the furniture industry (household and office segments) stood at 557,000 persons in 2006.

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