Business class: Hitachi UK rail plant suffers multimillion-pound writedown
External influences
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External influences, production locations
Click to watch the video below and then answer the questions:
Hitachi UK rail plant suffers multimillion-pound writedown
Identify and explain two external influences that could affect a train manufacturer such as Hitachi
Assess factors that a manufacturer such as Hitachi would consider when deciding upon a production location
Evaluate the view that government should support private sector businesses
Peter McGinn, Harton Academy
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