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Business Definition for: GM

  • gross margin

Wiktionary Definition for: GM

  • General Motors
  • genetic modification or genetically modified
  • stock symbol General Motors

Additional Resources

Myth: GM is Picked-On; Fact: GM Needs Thicker Skin
Myth: GM is Picked-On; Fact: GM Needs Thicker SkinRE: Myth: GM is Picked-On; Fact: GM Needs Thicker SkinObviously GM does really deserve more credits for making competitive cars despite their sales downturn. And take note, GM chevy parts got more applauses than with their rivalries.
Tags: General Motors Corp., Picked-On, thicker skin
Discussion threads 2008-10-09
Myth: GM is Picked-On; Fact: GM Needs Thicker Skin
General Motors cooked up a "Facts and Fiction" web site to dispel what it called "myths" about GM. If you're familiar with the TV show "MythBusters," the GM site is almost as contrived and hokey, but not quite. by Jim Henry
Tags: General Motors Corp., Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Sales, Jim Henry
Blog posts 2008-09-05
EU report warns of GM contamination - News Briefs - Brief Article
Farms growing both GM and traditional crops will find it extremely difficult to guarantee that non-GM varieties do not become so contaminated with genetically modified material that they will be impossible to sell as standard food, a European Commission report has claimed. Under EU rules, traditional crops may not contain...
Tags: General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2002-05-27
EC denies it is blocking cultivation of GM crops
The European Commission denied rumors that it is actively blocking the cultivation of GM crops in Europe. A story appeared in Monday's edition of the Belgian daily Le Soir suggesting it had acquired a Commission briefing note saying that demands by multinationals to cultivate GM crops would be frozen until...
Tags: General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2005-06-13
Coexistence of Organic and GM Crops: Should the "0 Tolerance" Policy for Presence of GM Material in Organic Crops be Changed?
One of the implications of the GM crop cultivation is the possibility of unexpected presence of GM crops in non-GM crops. Without getting into discussion about benefits about Gm & organic agriculture, issue of co-existence should be treated in a manner of finding solution that would enable farmers to cultivate...
Tags: Business Operations, Human Resources, Coexistence, Benefits, Quality, General Motors Corp.
White papers
GM: a convenient hook - So They Say - genetically modified food - Brief Article
PJ. Dale says, "The principal concerns in the production and marketing of GM foods are probably associated with the reluctance to segregate GM from non-GM food crops, their labeling and provision of choice to the consumer. Public debates on the widespread use of GM crops in agriculture often move quickly...
Tags: agriculture, food, General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2002-06-22
The lost years; General Motors.(automobile production and marketing)
At least GM workers buy GM cars At least GM workers buy GM cars
Tags: General Motors Corp., marketing
Research articles 2005-06-11
GM to distribute from Colorado
AURORA, COLO., will be a new hub in the supply chain of General Motors Service and Parts Operation GM SPO. GM SPO recently revealed plans to build it 404,000square-foot Parts Distribution Center in Aurora that will serve 225 GM dealerships in approximately 12 states.
Tags: General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2003-04-01
Detroit Free Press Susan Tompor Column.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
Mar. 24--GM ALTERS CREDIT RULES: The GM Card is making changes that some consumers will love and others, particularly GM employees, won't like much. Mar. 24--GM ALTERS CREDIT RULES: The GM Card is making changes that some consumers will love and others, particularly GM...
Tags: General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2000-03-23
Ford, GM on the Chopping Block?
For years now, the demise of the Big 3 has seemed like only a matter of time. None of the companies, Chrysler, Ford F or GM GM, has been profitable for years. On top of that, all three have significant debt burdens. As a result, all three...
Tags: Transport
External links 2008-10-08
GM Offers Virtual Showroom
GM Fleet and Commercial Operations has redesigned its business-to-business Web site, gmfleet.com, to give customers easier access to information and tools tailored to meet their specific needs, GM said.
Tags: General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2007-08-01
Mexico concerned about U.S. GM corn
A study on the effects of genetically modified GM corn on native species has prompted Mexico to try and limit the amount of GM corn it imports from the U.S., even though U.S. officials have deemed the move unnecessary, the World Trade Magazine reports. Mexico imports about 5.6 million tonnes...
Tags: corn, General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2004-12-27
Big GM Shareholder Trades Money-Losing Stock for Less-Risky Bonds
When it comes to GM, Southeastern Asset Management Inc. of Memphis bought high and sold low. The firm hopes GM bonds will represent a better value. by Jim Henry
Tags: Shareholder, General Motors Corp., Southeastern Asset Management Inc., Investment, Finance, Jim Henry
Blog posts 2008-09-12
China says GM foods now need approval - Brief Article
China has ruled that all production and sales of genetically modified GM foods, including imports, and research into creating them must have government approval, the People's Daily reported today. Imports of GM products, including GM seeds and breeding stock, must have government approval, be certified not to cause harm to...
Tags: food, General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2001-06-11
UK food writers denounce GM food
Over 120 British food writers have signed a Greenpeace statement which condemns the sale of genetically modified GM food in supermarkets, restaurants and other retail outlets. The writers have promised not to endorse any foods containing GM ingredients and are encouraging restaurants to promote GM-free menus through window displays and...
Tags: food, General Motors Corp.
Research articles 1999-02-11
GM products rule okay in Europe
GENETICALLY modified GM products or non-GM products? Starting April 18,
Tags: General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2004-05-01
GM China contemplates outsourcing components from India
A team of executives from General Motors Chinese affiliate is making an exploratory visit to India during the next few months to inspect some auto component factories and held discussions with the suppliers of General Motors India. GM has decided that Indian suppliers to GM can supply common parts to...
Tags: General Motors Corp., outsourcing
Research articles 2003-04-08
Sour taste; Genetically modified foods.(Debate on GM)
Putting the boot into GM Putting the boot into GM
Tags: food, General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2003-09-27
GM vines: is the price worth paying?
The possible introduction of genetically modified GM grapevines into California vineyards is currently causing heated debate. At one extreme, scientists are so familiar with the use of genetic modification as a research technique, they can't see what all the fuss is about. At the other extreme, tree-hugging environmentalists see GM...
Tags: General Motors Corp.
Research articles 2006-01-01
GM Plans Hands-off Tack on Subaru; Tie May Yield Opening for Garfinkel
A relationship between General Motors and Japanese automaker Fuji Heavy Industries, parent company of Subaru of America, can work if GM takes a light-handed approach to the partnership, several analysts said last week. As always with GM, though, that is a big if.
Tags: General Motors Corp.
Research articles 1999-12-13
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