Its supply chain is more global, and it encourages more competition among its suppliers, rather than relying on long-term relationships.

丰田的供应链更具全球性，它不依赖于与供应商建立长期的合作关系，从而在供应商之间激起了不小的竞争。

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But when I look at the world today and the strong winds of technological change and global competition, it makes me nervous.

但是当我总揽今天的世界，技术革新和全球竞争已成潮流，这让我感到焦虑。

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Microchip production had been one of the pillars of its business, but high European costs and global competition persuaded it to retreat.

而作为飞利浦曾经支柱性产业之一的芯片技术，也碍于欧洲生产的高成本和全球竞争的日渐激烈而不得不放弃。

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"As universities are facing severe economic conditions and ferocious global competition it is clear that the status quo is not viable, " she said.

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For corporations in global competition, it is unlikely that a research investment with a 15 or 20 year horizon will result in a return for that specific organization.

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It will not bring the United States into the 21st century and keep it prosperous in the face of global competition.

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