Meanings of further rationalisation in English

There is also to be further rationalisation at Rosenthal but these had been previously announced.

The deal ends fears of a further rationalisation in the insurance sector in Ireland, as Axa is not a major player in the Irish market.

Industrial peace boosted interim profits at Irish Continental Group (ICG), but the ferry operator warned today that higher oil prices would force further rationalisation.

Further rationalisation will be implemented to counteract the downturn with particular emphasis on cash management, said chief executive John O'Loughlin in a statement.

First that merger which has been six years in the making and which could be a precursor to further rationalisations in the Irish dairy sector.