Some schools to surf Net to cut costs of suplies

Article Abstract:

A small group out of 16,000 US school districts have opted to begin purchasing a broad variety of supplies over the Internet. In so doing, they have taken the initial steps behind a massive trend that is expected to save the private sector $2 trillion on supplies by 2003. Schools may not be able to save the 20% that many companies claim. However, a more modest savings estimate of 10% would save money for 100,000 public schools which collectively spend roughly $84 billion annually on supplies. These savings would pay for 150,000 teachers, assuming teacher each gets paid $6,000 apiece.

General services, Elementary and Secondary Schools, Public Schools

Will business schools go out of business?

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Traditional business schools are now being threatened by distance learning and in-house corporate training. Deans of business schools say they realize the threat and that they are reacting to the challenges posed by the alternatives to their service. A significant factor to consider is that the costs of studying in business schools are much greater than corporate training especially when considering lost wages while studying.

Business & Secretarial Schools, Business and Secretarial Schools

Terrorism takes toll on many industries

Article Abstract:

A wide range of industries, including airlines and retailers, are hit hard by the economic effects of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Scheduled Airlines, Scheduled Air Transportation, Retail Trade, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Airlines