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  • … Three Automakers totals around $7 billion, yet the bailout proposition for the industry would loan them over three times the stock value of their companies combined. And I certainly don’t want some motard commenting on how these companies have assets and inventory worth more than $7 billion, thank you …

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  • … it is essential that the whole manufacturing process is as smooth and cost-efficient as possible. Because of the demands of the 21st century company - which typically operates within an extended business network - running any sort of assembly or manufacturing enterprise requires an intense level of logistical …

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  • … and more importantly, for the auto industry or the broader economy – for the following reasons: 1. We believe that retail sales would be impacted materially as a result of declining consumer confidence, and we will be forced to heavily discount existing inventory to move our product. 2. Given our common …

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  • … But this is not a good option for Chrysler, and more importantly, for the auto industry or the broader economy – for the following reasons: We believe that retail sales would be impacted materially as a result of declining consumer confidence, and we will be forced to heavily discount existing inventory to move our …

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  • … decision in retail operations. In 2006, retailers spent $393 billion on employee wages, more than 10 percent of their revenue that year and more than their inventory holding costs. Hence, staffing levels have a major impact on retailers’ costs. But at the same time, staffing levels affect conformance …

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  • … solution (depending on how long this recession lasts). I would say there is excessive inventory in the system, and it will take us lots of time just to get through that. However, in the long run, it should make them a more viable company. Q: How close to the brink do car companies go during sales slow …

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  • … of declining consumer confidence, and we will be forced to heavily discount existing inventory to move our product. 2. Given our common supplier base - at Chrysler, 96 of our top 100 suppliers are common to Ford and GM - the bankruptcy of any one domestic automaker would place enormous pressure …

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  • … – for the following reasons: 1. We believe that retail sales would be impacted materially as a result of declining consumer confidence, and we will be forced to heavily discount existing inventory to move our product. 2. Given our common supplier base - at Chrysler, 96 of our top 100 suppliers are common to Ford …

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  • … Three Automakers totals around $7 billion, yet the bailout proposition for the industry would loan them over three times the stock value of their companies combined. And I certainly don’t want some motard commenting on how these companies have assets and inventory worth more than $7 billion, thank …

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  • … for a world allegedly running out of oil, a stronger dollar has driven down gasoline prices, which means its inventory might yet again not match future economic realities. The complication there is that GM’s management has regularly advocated a weaker dollar, so the problem remains one of management …