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John SchulzIndependent Analyst - Contributing EditorLogistics Management Magazine

Best News for the Trucking Industry Has Nothing to Do With Trucking

January 19, 2011

Analysis of:U.S. Factories Buck Decline | online.wsj.com

American manufacturing, long written off as a economic loser, is making a comeback. For the first time since 1997, the number of manufacturing jobs grew last year by 1.2 percent, of 136,000 new jobs. And it's not a one-shot deal. Economists are predicting a 2.5 percent gain, or 330,000 new manufacturing jobs, this year.

William RussoPresidentSynergistics Limited

Emerging Trend: Accelerated drive to globalization of Chinese automotive brands

January 4, 2011

Analysis of:The Path to Globalization of China’s Automotive Industry | www.glgroup.com

In our introduction, we introduced several emerging trends that are driving the near-term development of the China automotive industry: Sustainable demand growth fueled by urban economic development Shifting preferences for increasingly savvy consumers Hyper-competition across the automotive market segments Adaptive brand innovation to extend product reach and grow share Increasing focus on the automotive aftermarket Accelerated drive to globalizationThis is the final article in this series.

William RussoPresidentSynergistics Limited

Emerging Trend: Increasing Focus on the China Automotive Aftermarket

December 13, 2010

Analysis of:China's automotive aftermarket developing vigorously | autonews.gasgoo.com

In our introduction, we introduced several emerging trends that are driving the near-term development of the China automotive industry: Sustainable demand growth fueled by urban economic development Shifting preferences for increasingly savvy consumers Hyper-competition across the automotive market segments Adaptive brand innovation to extend product reach and grow share Increasing focus on the automotive aftermarket Accelerated drive to globalization

William RussoPresidentSynergistics Limited

Emerging Trend: Adaptive Brand Innovation to extend product reach and grow share

December 5, 2010

Analysis of:Emerging Trends Driving the 2010 China Auto Industry: An Introduction | www.glgroup.com

In our introduction, we introduced several emerging trends that are driving the near-term development of the China automotive industry: Sustainable demand growth fueled by urban economic development Shifting preferences for increasingly savvy consumers Hyper-competition across the automotive market segments Adaptive brand innovation to extend product reach and grow share Increasing focus on the automotive aftermarket Accelerated drive to globalization

William RussoPresidentSynergistics Limited

Emerging Trend: Hyper-competition across the China automotive market segments

November 23, 2010

Analysis of:Emerging Trends Driving the 2010 China Auto Industry: An Introduction | www.glgroup.com

In our introduction, we introduced several emerging trends that are driving the near-term development of the China automotive industry: Sustainable demand growth fueled by urban economic development Shifting preferences for increasingly savvy consumers Hyper-competition across the automotive market segments Adaptive brand innovation to extend product reach and grow share Increasing focus on the automotive aftermarket Accelerated drive to globalization

William RussoPresidentSynergistics Limited

Leveraging China & India for Global Competitiveness: Theme 4

November 22, 2010

Analysis of:Leveraging China & India for Global Competitiveness: An Introduction | www.glgroup.com

In this series of articles, we have introduced four clear themes which provide insight into the nature of the challenges and opportunities for creating value in and through the China and India markets.  Each of these themes stands on its own to provide insight for companies looking to maximize value from China and India. The real value of these themes, however, is that collectively they demarcate a range of options for maximizing value within China and India as well as globally.

John SchulzIndependent Analyst - Contributing EditorLogistics Management Magazine

Downsizing of YRC Worldwide Continues: Details of 41 More Terminals to Close

November 17, 2010

Analysis of:YRC Worldwide will close 40 terminals because of low freight volume | www.bizjournals.com

YRC Worldwide, reacting to a slump in its overall freight demand, will close about 40 trucking terminals, or about 12 percent of its overall network. This reduction will continue to "right-size" YRC, according to its CFO, Sheila Taylor. Outgoing Chairman and CEO Bill Zollars says there should be no more terminal closings at YRC for awhile, as its capacity and freight demand are in "pretty good balance now."

William RussoPresidentSynergistics Limited

Emerging Trend: Shifting preferences for increasingly savvy Chinese consumers

November 16, 2010

Analysis of:Emerging Trends Driving the 2010 China Auto Industry: An Introduction | www.glgroup.com

In our introduction, we introduced several emerging trends that are driving the near-term development of the China automotive industry: Sustainable demand growth fueled by urban economic development Shifting preferences for increasingly savvy consumers Hyper-competition across the automotive market segments Adaptive brand innovation to extend product reach and grow share Increasing focus on the automotive aftermarket Accelerated drive to globalization

William RussoPresidentSynergistics Limited

GM: Leveraging Horizontal Capabilities in Asia to Gain Competitive Advantage

November 15, 2010

Analysis of:GM touts its success in China before IPO | detnews.com

Multi National Corporations (MNCs) are gaining competitive advantage by leveraging core strengths across both geographies and partners. From a geographic standpoint, this could be termed “horizontal capability building” where capabilities resident in China, India or other markets are leveraged in the other respective markets and beyond. 

William RussoPresidentSynergistics Limited

Leveraging China & India for Global Competitiveness: Theme 3

November 13, 2010

Analysis of:GM touts its success in China before IPO | detnews.com

In our introduction, we introduced four clear China-India themes which provide insight into the nature of the challenges and opportunities for creating value in and through these markets.  Each of these themes stands on its own to provide insight for companies looking to maximize value from China and India. The real value of these themes, however, is that collectively they demarcate a range of options for maximizing value within China and India as well as globally.

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