Understanding Dango, the Bid Rigging Cartels

Understanding Dango, the Bid Rigging Cartels

In theory, Japanese government construction contracts are awarded through competitive bidding. The catch is that, for at least a half century, the firms have been rigging the bidding through a cartel known as the dango (“conference” in Japanese).

Case Study: A Strategic Analysis of Amazon.com in 1997

Case Study: A Strategic Analysis of Amazon.com in 1997

Amazon has grown admirably from its initial beginnings as a small online bookseller to a giant superstore company. During this process of rapid growth, it has incurred significant losses and it becomes more expose to a greater competition and threats. Cutting costs and achieving profitability remain Amazon’s greatest challenges. However, there are key factors such as a strong brand, providing customers with outstanding value and a superior shopping experience, massive sales volume and realizing economies of scale which contribute a lot to the success of this company.

How to make money on eBay

How to make money on eBay

EBay is one of the internet’s most successful marketplaces. Many people make their entire living while most users do it part time. Whether you’re just getting started, or you’ve been using eBay for years, this guide can help you to be more successful.