Mitsubishi Kawasaki Heavy and Siemens, which have sought their own deals there, this may reflect shortcuts in use of materials and labor more than in design.

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Even so, China must complement its ability to provide large, cheap pools of labor by strengthening its ability to design products that compete in global markets.

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The company also expects to expand its reach through freelance talent, a strategy that enabled the firm to handle big projects while keeping labor costs in check at 360 Design Events.

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Gabriel always worked full-time while attending college and now is reaping the benefits of his labor and is just one course away from completing his AAS in Web Graphic Design with a bright future ahead.

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In spite of an announcement before the Labor Day long weekend that the company was bringing back 79-year old consummate car design man Bob Lutz as a consultant, prospects will track the economy more than fashion.

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But still, some (private) firm wins the design contract, and then some other (private) firm or (private) firms contract out the labor (or most of it) to do things like, environmental studies, surveying, accounting, pouring concrete, laying bricks, stretching wire, managing the people who do environmental studies, surveying, accounting, pouring concrete, laying bricks and stretching wire.

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