U.S Company Abbott to Expand Pharma Operations to Russia in its Latest Acquisition
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U.S Company Abbott to Expand Pharma Operations to Russia in its Latest Acquisition

According to a report by Forbes, “Global healthcare major Abbott Laboratories has agreed to acquire Russian pharmaceutical company Veropharm for between 13.6 billion and 17 billion rubles ($395 million – $495 million) in an all-cash deal. Veropharm is one of the leading generic drug manufacturers in Russia and the deal is likely to give Abbott…

How Orange Leaf Bypassed Expensive POS with Mobile App

How Orange Leaf Bypassed Expensive POS with Mobile App

With the recent boom of frozen yogurt shops, numerous chains and independent stores have opened throughout the world. Typically the stores offer self-serve yogurt machines, where customers can choose from a variety of flavors and toppings, and then pay by the ounce. Orange Leaf is one of these frozen yogurt shops, but is revolutionizing the…

Business Owners and Policymakers on the Future of India’s Manufacturing Industry
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Business Owners and Policymakers on the Future of India’s Manufacturing Industry

L&T’s chairman AM Naik spoke with the Economic Times regarding the state of jobs in India — specifically in the manufacturing and trade industries. The India-based engineering and technology firm wants the government to recognize just how the country’s current economy is keeping India from achieving global success with these sectors.

Australian-Based Auto Manufacturers Move Away From Down Under
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Australian-Based Auto Manufacturers Move Away From Down Under

According to the Daily Mail, “About 250 Ford Australia workers will lose their jobs at the car manufacturer’s Broadmeadows and Geelong factories, it has been revealed. The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union have confirmed to Daily Mail Australia these redundancies were a long time coming, with Ford flagging jobs were at risk earlier this year as…

Manufacturing and Transportation Highlights from the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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Manufacturing and Transportation Highlights from the 2014 FIFA World Cup

According to Fifa.com, “Nine days ahead of the Opening Game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, FIFA and its Partner Hyundai/Kia staged a ceremony at the Arena de Sao Paulo where a dedicated transportation fleet of over one thousand vehicles was ceremonially handed over for usage during the event.”