Made in Aus - poll., page-24

Palmer is an idiot - he just got on ok in mining

why in the name of god Oz would consider that it's a good idea to get into manufacturing in Australia is mysterious -

Apple - biggest company in the world recently---------- gets things made in China

Amazon - close to biggest company in the world - doesn't make a thing

"asset-light" business models, where companies leverage technology platforms to provide services without owning the underlying physical assets or inventory.Some examples of this model include:

• Airbnb facilitates short-term rentals without owning any properties itself.
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• Uber provides ride-hailing services without owning vehicles, relying on independent contractors using their own cars.
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• Alibaba is an e-commerce giant that doesn't hold much inventory, acting as a platform connecting buyers and sellers.

The idea behind these asset-light models is to minimize capital expenditures and fixed costs, allowing for greater scalability and flexibility. Companies can rapidly expand their reach and offerings without the burden of maintaining and managing physical assets.
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This approach has disrupted traditional industries,

Tesla - gets things made anywhere it can - not set on America- it's real forte ---------- invention and innovation - the REAL drivers