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Whole industries must now reposition themselves to hit new niches and custom-build their strategies around that vision. At this point in time, cheap labor, a devalued peso, abundant local raw materials and other basic advantages common in third world economies are no longer enough to sustain growth.


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Enter the biggest economic dragon in Asia, the Peoples Republic of China, with its huge pool of cheap labor, ability to mass produce hand-made goods and a global network of ethnic Chinese ready for tapping as distributors.


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The J.E. Austin Associates, led by Harvard economist James Austin, released the guideline in preparation for its three-month work of helping the export sector in the country build sound competitive strategies during the review and revision of the Philippine Export Development Plan.


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Local firms urged to reposition products

June 20, 2001 - 12:00am

Filipino exporters have a fair grasp of their markets. That’s the good news. But the fact that they are fighting it out in the commodity market where the cheapest goods often win makes them highly vulnerable...

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Local firms urged to reposition products

June 19, 2001 - 12:00am

Filipino exporters have a fair grasp of their markets. That’s the good news. But the fact that they are fighting it out in the commodity market where the cheapest...

Business

Ceramics industry faces challenge posed by China

June 11, 2001 - 12:00am

In the past two decades, decorative ceramics exports had been selling like hot cakes. Its initial success so impressed government, it even groomed the industry as a potential world champion. Enter the biggest economic...

Business

Ceramics industry faces challenge posed by China

June 11, 2001 - 12:00am

In the past two decades, decorative ceramics exports had been selling like hot cakes. Its initial success so impressed government, it even groomed the industry as a potential world champion. Enter the biggest economic...

Business

US experts draw up 11-point formula for building up competitiveness

May 30, 2001 - 12:00am

A team of experts that specializes in helping industries in the Third World beat their rivals, have come out with an 11-point formula to guide Philippine industries and their partners in government. The J.E. Austin...

Business

US experts draw up 11-point formula for building up competitiveness

May 30, 2001 - 12:00am

A team of experts that specializes in helping industries in the Third World beat their rivals, have come out with an 11-point formula to guide Philippine industries and their partners in government. The J.E. Austin...

Business

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