“The Government of Germany has recently suggested that the crisis might last until at least 2013. There is also concern that in a w-shape recovery the next phase will be a stronger downturn than earlier expected. When looking at the last economical crisis in 2000/2001, our industry must be aware that a major recovery to pre-crisis levels will not likely take place within the next 2-3 years. Companies, therefore, need to work on all three profit drivers, i.e. volume, costs and prices. I’d like to encourage everybody to exchange on best practices in these areas. In my next blog I will come up with some practical suggestions.”

mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best Regards / salutations cordiales/С уважением/ Cordiali saluti /Cordiales Saludos/ 诚挚问候

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