81.   Anywhere that different companies use similar resources, there are opportunities for reducing costs through sharing.

82.   As a result, some companies are using software designed to sort, direct and answer e-mail queries automatically.

83.   Arbitration is widely used by companies to reduce the cost of potentially long court cases with suppliers, subcontractors and customers.

84.   As more companies use it, the technology will improve and the video conferencing capability will become more widespread.

85.   At a time when touring engagements have declined for most major dance troupes, the company will also use the theater for out-of-town tryouts.

86.   At the same time, companies are using corporate profits instead of borrowing to pay for capital investment plans.

87.   At CPS in Woburn, the company uses an investment adviser, Michael Schuchard, to come up with its choices.

88.   At first, only smaller, high-tech companies used the program.

89.   At the same time, more and more large companies are using record profits and corporate bonds to finance their investments.

90.   At McNairs, for example, Administaff requires the appliance company to use its employment application forms and makes employees provide proof of citizenship.