http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci000.html Economist Intelligence Unit news releases on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 It is probably no surprise to learn that companies fear the collapse of their IT systems far more than floods or earthquakes, yet, says a report, they do not manage IT risk effectively. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci132.html Most of 455 executives surveyed about perceptions of business risk and opportunity in Russia think the outlook there is significantly better than that of several other leading emerging markets. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci131.html A study aimed at analysing the importance of innovation, then determining which countries innovate the best and why, has highlighted Japan as the world's most innovative nation. Thu, 17 May 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci130.html Although only one in ten businesses are monitoring their carbon 'impact', a report says that more have plans to do so and that many seek guidance from their governments. Tue, 15 May 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci129.html While strong government role promotes the upward adoption of e-readiness in Asian countries, Denmark, the US and Sweden remain on top. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci128.html Human 'capital' risks are seen by a report as the most significant threat companies face, yet few firms have effective practices in place to mange the threat. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci127.html While employees' use of mobile technology has provided tangible productivity benefits, but could be enhanced if senior managements planned their usage in a more systematic way, said a report. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci126.html More CEOs than middle managers enthuse over Web 2.0 and around 80% of corporations believe Web 2.0 has the potential to increase revenues, said a report. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci125.html The eight east European EU member states that joined in 2004 - along with Bulgaria and Romania - are set to receive a huge amount of technology financial support from the EU in 2007-13. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci124.html Instead of only relying on customers' loyalty, to achieve business success companies must engage customers by establishing a deep connection that endures over time. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci123.html Although there are risks and challenges facing Russian industry, an intelligence reports says that the medium-term outlook for private investment is quite bright. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci122.html A survey into business resilience said that unplanned 24h downtime of information technology systems could jeopardise the survival of nearly half of businesses interviewed. Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci121.html While manufacturing executives' confidence in China remains high, concerns about rising labour costs there are growing, reports a recent business confidence index. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci120.html According to a recent report, IT can help boost top-line growth while continuing to slash costs by improving the customer experience and helping develop new products and services. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci119.html The single greatest barrier to growth for firms that operate within emerging markets over the next three years will be a lack of available local talent. Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci118.html Recent report finds that while operating risks are managed before making an investment, less that half continue monitoring those risks on an ongoing basis. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT Economist Intelligence Unit http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eci/eci117.html