Nick Van Heck

Vedior International is the temporary work service arm of the Dutch Vendex International Group and one of the large Dutch temporary work services companies. The company has decided to embark on a European strategy and is currently active in the Benelux, France and Germany.

Published 12 Jan 1999

Reference 4828

Topic Strategy

Industry Human Resources International Trade and Development

Region Europe

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Since the 1990s, one observes a clear internationalization and consolidation trend in the European temporary work services. The diminishing role of the national legislation, the liberalization in some European countries for temporary work contracts and the growing trend of cross-border contracts of European multinationals with TWBs, were causing the current evolution in the industry.

Published 01 Jan 1999

Reference 4830

Topic Strategy

Industry Human Resources International Trade and Development

Region Europe

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By 1990, BIS Banking Systems had been climbing to the number one position in the world of the specialized financial (banking) software industry. Its flagship software package, MIDAS, had been installed worldwide in more than 400 banks. In April 1990, the company did not seem to meet its expectations in terms of profit. The banking industry went through dramatic changes.

Published 01 Jan 1999

Reference 4829

Topic Strategy

Industry Banking Information Services

Region Europe

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Please refer to part A for the abstract.

Published 01 Jan 1999

Reference 4829

Topic Strategy

Industry Banking Information Services

Region Europe

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