Enterprises can deploy M2M technology now to reduce the cost of field service management through remote maintenance, they can optimize fleet scheduling with real-time location and traffic data and they can tap into new business models such as usage-based (or pay-as-you) go billing.

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Favorable comparables and stringent cost management could continue to power Aetna through the next several quarters.

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We expect United Continental to sustain its momentum from previous quarters through its capacity management efforts, fare hikes implemented during Q3, cost controls and integration benefits.

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Since 2006, HD increased its operating margin through efforts such as developing its supply chain management, which reduced cost of transportation and inventory, and developing a formal distribution channel which increased bargaining power over suppliers.

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"The combination of good execution at the point of sale, superior net revenue and margin management, and cost and productivity initiatives has enabled us to effectively manage through a challenging set of global business conditions, " said Chief Executive EricFossEric Foss of Pepsi Bottling.

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"The combination of good execution at the point of sale, superior net revenue and margin management, and cost and productivity initiatives has enabled us to effectively manage through a challenging set of global business conditions, " said Chief Executive Eric Foss of Pepsi Bottling.

FORBES: Bottler has neither good nor bad news for the quarter.