Friday, November 08, 2002

"Can Stodgy GM Turn Stylish? Cost-Saving Technology Could Put Concept Cars on the Road", BusinessWeek November 11, 2002. [Categories:  Costs (Technology), Demand (Brand)] 3:58:16 PM    comment []

"Airbus is Set to Give Final Nod for Superjumbo Jet", WSJ December 19, 2000. "Airbus Comes of Age with A-380 Super-Jumbo Jet Challenges Boeing's Last Monopoly", USA Today June 21, 2001. "Boeing Weighing Speed and Efficiency in Deciding Newest Plane", Associated Press November 7, 2002. Summary: Airbus' super-jumbo has received numerous orders.  Boeing appears to have backed off from competing directly against Airbus' super-jumbo, instead favoring a smaller plane that will greater distances.  According to Boeing, this plane may also be much faster (as in the Sonic Cruiser idea) or just super-fuel efficient. (See most recent AP article.) [Categories: Airlines, Demand, Game Theory (first-mover, threats & commitments), Market Definition] 3:52:25 PM    comment []

"Fast-Food Chain makes a Move Out of the 'Box'", WSJ October 29, 2002. Jack in the Box plans to open 100 to 150 convenience stores that will be co-located with their restaurants. [Categories: Costs (Economies of Scope), Demand, Other (Bundling)] 2:58:03 PM    comment []

"Southwest Sets Standard on Costs", WSJ October 9, 2002. [Categories: Airlines, Costs, Market Definition] 2:16:34 PM    comment []