Automotive engines are made from different materials like steel, aluminium, copper, and brass. These materials usually come in contact with the fuel. This study provides corrosion rates of automotive materials copper, aluminium, and stainless steel 316l when coming in contact with chicken fat...

Working capital may be regarded as the lifeblood of a business. Its effective provision can do much to ensure the success of a business, while its inefficient management can lead not only to loss of profits but also to the ultimate downfall of what otherwise might be considered as a promising...

“Competitiveness” and “competitive advantage” became global phenomena in the last two decades of the 20th century. Individual firms, industries and nations began to assess their global competitiveness as a strategy for survival and growth. Competitiveness at the level of the firm may be...

In this paper, we examine the governance of a Chinese state owned enterprise (SOE) and highlight the accounting environment in the People's Republic of China. We look at the cultural and operational aspect of the Qingtongxia Aluminum Smelter Corporation and try to shed light on the role of...

Introduction-A political Economic History of Guinea -- Framing Guinea: Mineral Extraction, Rent, and Stability -- Politics and Bauxite Mining Under Sekou Touré (1958-1984) -- Politics of Bauxite Mining Under Conte's regime (1984- 2008) -- A case study of the Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinee...

Following the apparent intense competition and dynamic turbulence in the business environment, maintaining productivity and sustaining performance are paramount. The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between Total Productivity Maintenance and the Performance of selected...

On 11 July 2019 the WTO circulated two panel report in the cases brought by Canada and Mexico in “United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products” (DS550) and “United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products” (DS551).

On 11 July 2019 the WTO circulated two panel report in the cases brought by Canada and Mexico in “United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products” (DS550) and “United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products” (DS551).

Introduction-A political Economic History of Guinea -- Framing Guinea: Mineral Extraction, Rent, and Stability -- Politics and Bauxite Mining Under Sekou Touré (1958-1984) -- Politics of Bauxite Mining Under Conte's regime (1984- 2008) -- A case study of the Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinee...

In order to be able to analyze future ecological as well as economic aspects of the climate protection potential through decarbonisation of German industries, the aluminium and steel industry must be investigated in detail. The construction and mechanical sectors are among the biggest consumers...

Spanish Abstract: El artículo desarrollado se dirige a considerar la visión subyacente de la Industria del Aluminio en Venezuela (IAV), en el despliegue del pensamiento estratégico y la consecuente actitud estratégica que debe signar el comportamiento de quienes se ubican en todos los...

This book analyzes of the surplus of production capacity in China. According to a government statement, there is a serious surplus of productive capacity in the steel, cement, glass, aluminum, and shipbuilding industries. There was no surplus of productive capacity in above industries between...

This paper is a short comment on the land mark decision by the Supreme Court of India in BALCO, pertaining to the applicability of Part I of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to arbitration seated outside India

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are strategic decisions taken for maximization of a company's growth by enhancing its production and marketing operations. They are being used to gain strength, expand the customer base, cut competition or enter into a new market or product segment. When...

This paper provides an empirical analysis of the evidence of carbon leakage from the European primary aluminium industry during the first 6 ½ years of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). The findings suggest that while rising electricity prices in several major producer...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the notion of fitness in production as something different from leanness and show that building fitness puts a factory on a course of developing cumulative capabilities and improving its ability to respond to changing market and business...