In bad economic times, industry analysts say, large chains can consolidate certain functions among their hotels to cut costs and use their combined sales resources to grab business from competitors.

The report, like the County Executive, recommends merging some county departments, consolidating functions and sharing services among municipalities.

It plans to consolidate functions of the comptroller's office and economic analysis office spread over several states.

Five years later, on July 1, 2003, the Ashland Community & Technical College merged, consolidating functions.

Some $350,000 worth of interior renovations are being completed to better adapt the building to several small users that want to consolidate functions under one roof.

The company created a global headquarters in metro Atlanta to consolidate numerous brands and functions under one roof for greater collaboration and a common culture.

The proposals, part of the preliminary budget the Mayor is to unveil tomorrow, could save millions of dollars by consolidating administrative positions and functions.

Although these functions are in many countries dispersed among several agencies, in recent years some countries have reorganized their public health systems to consolidate functions.

The company said it would eliminate its two separate regional operations by consolidating all merchandising and administrative functions at its headquarters here.

The proposals could save millions of dollars by consolidating administrative positions and functions.