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The growing role of emerging markets in aerospace

April 2008

Manufacturers in developing markets are already helping aircraft makers in developed ones to cut costs. That's just the beginning.

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Upgrading India’s energy and transportation networks: An interview with a leading infrastructure builder

November 2007

The chairman of GMR discusses the problems of India’s infrastructure and rural economy.

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A new organizational model for airlines

May 2006

They should consider the business unit model, but independence must be balanced by coordination.

The Archive

2005
The battle for Europe's low-fare flyers Premium Content

August 2005

Offerings from low-cost carriers, traditional airlines, and charter companies are now converging.

Logistics in emerging markets Premium Content

February 2005

Streamlining the flow of goods within an existing infrastructure often makes more sense than expanding it.

2003
The hidden value in airline operations Premium Content

November 2003

In other process-, labor-, and capital-intensive industries, superb operators win. Why should airlines be different?

Growing pains for logistics outsourcers

May 2003

The customers’ demands are outpacing the logistics providers’ ability to meet them.

French and German trucking: IT for the long haul Premium Content

February 2003

Continued consolidation is needed but won’t be enough—only IT-enabled innovation can help road freight companies enjoy productivity growth rates like those of the late ‘90s.

2002
Hyped hopes for Europe's low-cost airlines

November 2002

Europe’s most successful no-frills carriers are making a lot of money. But as they mature, they will have problems expanding.

CRM in the air Premium Content

August 2002

Airlines can capture more value and hang on to more of their customers by focusing, once again, on their CRM programs.

Rethinking the aviation industry

June 2002

New strategies could help the business recover—but will also put more pressure on established players.

Freight expectations Premium Content

May 2002

Freight transportation companies have moved slowly to keep up with modern business practices. Risk and revenue management could provide the boost the industry needs.

2000
Getting India’s railways on track Premium Content

December 2000

To sustain India’s rapid growth, the country’s railroads must become more efficient—and the best way could be restructuring, not privatization.

Best practice in logistics Premium Content

August 2000

IT systems are as common as forklifts in modern logistics. “Best practice in logistics” describes a report showing that the best logistics services providers and their customers, going beyond the tracking of shipments by computer, are investing in highly integrated systems across internal and external supply chains.

1998
European freight forwarders: Which way to turn? Premium Content

May 1998

So far, deregulation has destroyed profits in this essential sector. But markets are growing and three distinct customer needs are emerging. Here’s a plan for turning around incumbents.

1997
Deregulation on track? The transformation of European rail Premium Content

November 1997

Several industry structures are possible. Railroads need to shape, adapt, choose a niche, or sell out.

Europe’s best airline network managers may have won an unassailable lead Premium Content

August 1997

Some European airlines have mastered the hub-and-spoke techniques pioneered in the United States. Others haven’t even started to learn. For them, the sun may already have set.

Europe’s airlines choose between two ticket distribution strategies Premium Content

February 1997

Back when protected national airlines dominated their home markets, they had little reason to improve their internal distribution or relationships with external distributors. Their world has changed. Airlines must change with it.

1996
Trends in the US airline ticket distribution Premium Content

November 1996

Cost pressures, changing customer demands, and new technology could herald a dramatic change in the way airline tickets are distributed in the next three to five years. Travel agents have most to lose given their market dominance and reliance on ticket sales for much of their revenue.

1995
Facing low-cost competitors: Lessons from US Airlines Premium Content

November 1995

First understand sources of advantage: input costs, product and process design. Then ask, will they sustain growth in new markets? Four options: withdraw, compete, co-exist, or cooperate.

Can Russian aerospace rise again? Premium Content

August 1995

How bad is it? Some companies are making razor blades. One million, mostly unpaid, engineers. But an emerging commercial market offers hope. Can the players work with Western suppliers?

1994
Is there a future for Europe’s airlines? Premium Content

November 1994

As deregulation bites, Europe’s airlines must decide where their strengths lie—or risk being grounded.

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