While restructuring expenses may weigh on its margins in the near term, we expect the new, leaner structure to lend itself to higher profit margins going forward.

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Surprising because Ford is in the red and GM is profitable, thanks to the General's far leaner cost structure.

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Companies that specialize in the low-end have an edge on RIM too, writes Gillis, because they have leaner operations, realizing that they need a specific cost structure to flourish.

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