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Overview Volvo is one of the world's largest producers of trucks, buses and construction equipment and holds a leading position in the fields of marine and industrial engines and aircraft engine components. Founded in 1927, Volvo today has 52,000 employees, production in 27 countries and a worldwide marketing organization. Volvo Group's earnings total more than SEK 114 billion in 1998. The product program is being renewed with a focus on Volvo's core values - quality, safety, and environmental care - service operations are being developed and coordinated with customer-oriented total solutions covering finance, leasing, insurance and service.

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Publisher	SAP	File Format	PDF
Date Published	September 2007
Format	Case Studies
Topics	Business Management, Procurement - Purchasing

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ntl:Telewest Business

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