Honeywell took shape in the Fall 1999 merger between Allied Signal and Honeywell, Inc. With over 100,000 employees globally, Honeywell offers solutions in five primary business areas: 1) Aerospace, 2) Automation and Control, 3) Specialty Materials and, 4) Transportation Power Systems. See page 147. (
http://www.honeywell.com
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The Government of Canada website is organized by: 1) What's New - Departments and Bulletins, 2) Publications, 3) About Canada, 4) About Government, and 5) About Provinces and Territories. See page 149. (
http://www.canada.gc.ca
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As the world's leading nickel manufacturer, Inco Limited celebrates almost 100 years of innovation and achievement. The corporate office for the primary metals company is Toronto, Ontario, Canada. See page 149. (
http://www.inco.com
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Statistics Canada website provides statistics that help Canadians better understand their country. This link focuses on NAICS, the classification system, and the corresponding codes for industry. See page 150. (
http://www.statcan.ca/english/subjects/standard
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OSRAM SYLVANIA in its current form was created in January 1993, and remains a global leader in innovative lighting products and services. The company is the world's second largest lamp and materials manufacturer. The website contains a lot of good product information for both the home owner and business market. See page 153. (
http://www.sylvania.com
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The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is a federal Crown corporation and the focal point for standardization and conformity assessment in Canada. The site is a great reference on standards and international forums! See page 154. (
http://www.scc.ca
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This is Canada's Business and Consumer site. Strategis Canada offers guides for individual use such as Starting a Business or Researching Markets. Whereas Industry Canada has information for corporations on Copyrights and Mergers and Acquisitions. See page 154. (
http://www.strategis.ic.gc.ca
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Siemens - the world-class solution in electrical engineering and electronics. They compete in a number of categories: Automation & Control, Consumer, Information & Communications, Medical, Power & Infrastructure, and Services. See page 159. (
http://www.siemens.com
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A sourcing leader in the automotive industry, Covisint shares business processes with suppliers and customers through a virtual environment. Membership is required to access their services, which include vehicle production forecasting, powertrain forecasting, component forecasting, and market assessment. Excellent articles on the auto industry! See page 162. (
http://www.covisint.com
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Direct marketing is the exclusive distributive strategy used by Lands' End to reach its target market. Product descriptions and on-line order processes are available for shoppers looking for clothing and accessories. This promotional vehicle supplements mail order catalogues. See page 165. (
http://www.landsend.com
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