...Proposed Merger Between Heinz and Beech-Nut 6/16/2012 EMT 606 - Heinz - Beech-Nut Merger Case 1 Is the Merger necessary to develop efficiency ? Supporting Argument #1 Efficient plants & efficient distribution system Better Recipe Saving in terms of operating costs and salary expenses between 9.4 million to 12 million. 6/16/2012 EMT 606 - Heinz - Beech-Nut Merger Case 2 Is the Merger necessary to develop efficiency ? Flaws in argument Heinz could achieve the efficiency of merger without eliminating Beach Nut as competitor. Although beach nut has inefficient distribution system , it can enhance it without merger. 6/16/2012 EMT 606 - Heinz - Beech-Nut Merger Case 3 Is the Merger necessary to develop efficiency ? Supporting Argument #2 G -100% Heinz -40% Beech-Nut – 45% Lacks a sufficient shelf presence or All Commodity Volume (ACV). Heinz and Beech-Nut claim new product launches are cost-effective only when a firm's ACV is 70% or greater 6/16/2012 EMT 606 - Heinz - Beech-Nut Merger Case 4 Is the Merger necessary to develop efficiency ? Flaws in argument All that the chart plotted was revenue against ACV ,Because the graph did not plot the profitability , does not prove that 70% ACV is required for a launch to be "successful" in an economic sense. The number of data points on the chart was few; they were limited to launches in a single year. They involved launches of all new grocery products rather than of baby food alone. 6/16/2012...
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...J. Heinz Company and Milnot Holding Corporation ("Beech-Nut"). . . . I. BACKGROUND A. Market overview Four million infants in the United States consume 80 million cases of jarred baby food annually, representing a domestic market of $865 million to $1 billion. There are only three major manufacturers and distributors of jarred baby food in the United States: Heinz, Beech-Nut, and Gerber Products Company. Gerber is by far the largest domestic manufacturer. It enjoys, and has enjoyed for some 40 years, a dominant market share that has recently grown to between 65 and 70 percent. The Gerber market share is now 65 percent, the Heinz share 17.4 percent, and the Beech-Nut share 15.4 percent. . . . Heinz's domestic baby food products are manufactured at its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania plant, which was recently updated at a cost of $120 million. The Pittsburgh plant now operates at 40 percent of its production capacity and produces 12 million cases of baby food annually. . . . Beech-Nut manufactures all of its baby food in Canajoharie, New York, at a manufacturing plant that was built in 1907 and began manufacturing baby food in 1931. The plant is not technologically current. Beech-Nut submitted proof that it would be prohibitively expensive to make further improvements in the Canajoharie plant; that management has realized all the cost-savings that can be achieved in Beech-Nut's production and distribution; and that, although Beech-Nut is currently profitable, its business is stagnant or...
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...Beech-Nut Journal This is a story about how Beech-Nut and its top executives-Anderson and Storer, were driven by the ambitions of making profits and covering negative publicity that overshadow their sense of business ethics and social responsibilities. Beech-Nut, which had maintained its image that its products were 100%pure, nutritious and of high quality, still kept selling apple juice after top executives acknowledged the fact that the concentrate was adulterated. Even worse, they didn’t stop illegally selling the apple juice, even after third party inspections by the FDA and PAI. What they chose to do was to take advantages of loopholes in the law. In order to avoid seizure by FDA, phony juice were transferred from one warehouse to another, to foreign countries and overseas markets so that Beech-Nut was able to minimize its financial losses and get rid of legal sanctions. It’s not like flipping coins where you always have equal chances of getting caught or not caught by doing bad things. Meeting financial targets for a company is surely important to top executives, but more important is to make right decisions and judgments that align with their moral duty and obligation. Social responsibilities are sometimes confronted with a company’s benefits. It has an obligation to act to benefit society at large. For Anderson, he should behave as a responsible individual first rather than a CEO who only focuses on financial goals. It is also a duty for every individual...
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...RES/351 Business Research Ethics Individual Eloisa Montoya Beech Nut was a wholly owned and operated company that was ran fully by Nestle, which is a manufacturer of infant formula. Beech Nut was their company that made juices for infants and children. In 1982 Beech Nut found an entity that would cut their costs by a lot, and offered them apple juice concentrate, which again, was at a very low price. After using this product for just a little while, an employee started wondering why and how this company was offering apple juice concentrate for such a low dollar amount, so he decided to investigate further. During this employees investigation of the apple juice concentrate, he came to find out that the concentrate actually had no apple juice concentrate at all in its contents, instead this was a concentrate that was entirely chemical based and man-made. This employee went to his bosses with this information, and in turn, Beech Nut as well as Nestle did absolutely nothing. After trying to get this stopped and having no luck, this employee finally just quit the company all together. Soon after this employee quit, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started their own investigation, and it was noted that Nestle and Beech Nut were not cooperative at all. Apparently Beech Nut had thousands of dollars worth of merchandise stored and they were scared that the Food and Drug Administration was going to confiscate it, so instead of turning it over to the Food and Drug Administration...
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...Hannah Muller ENVR 102 Book Report For this book report, I read Teaching the Trees by Joan Maloof. Joan Maloof studied Plant Science at the University of Delaware, Environmental Science at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Ecology at the University of Maryland College Park. Maloof is a professor at Salisbury University who teaches biology and environmental studies at Salisbury University. Aside from being a professor, Maloof is a biologist. She was always very interested in forests so from very early on Maloof has been exploring forests all over the eastern United States. She puts a lot of focus on the intertwined connections between specific tree species and the specific animals and insects that need to tree to live and in turn the tree needs them as well. Maloof possesses great enthusiasm for the woods and everything that they contain and is working on developing networking old growth forests across the United States. Teaching the Trees starts out with Joan Maloof saying how we would lose the “Magical Web” of relationships between organisms and trees (Maloof xiii). She begins talking about the services that trees provide for us. She also talks about how the benefits of trees equal healthier air for us to breathe. Japanese researchers have even found that there are 120 chemical compounds in mountain forest air that are good for us (Maloof 3). Inhaling this air can even be cancer preventing. Perhaps by trying to save the forests we are actually trying to save...
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...Early farmers picked up some fruit of wild plants to home, eat them, and spited out the bigger seeds or defecated the tiny size seeds to human latrines. And then the seeds germinated in the early lab. But the key points were how the early farmers decided to pick up which fruit? It’s not hard to make some hypothesis: Fruit size: Strawberry, early farmers went into thorny thicket amid the mosquitoes on a hot, humid day to pick up strawberry; the only criterion is the size. The early farmer would choose only bigger size ones to compensate the while to get sunburned and mosquito bitten. Bitterness: Many wild seeds evolved to be bitter, bad-tasting or even poisonous to keep human or animals away from eating them. Natural selection functioned as getting the fruit tasteful dispersed by animals and continue the process of reproducing, meanwhile if the seed remained tasteful, the animal will chew them up as well. Occasional individual almond trees have a mutation in a single gene that prevents them from synthesizing the bitter-tasting amygdalin, which breaks down to yield poison cyanide. Such trees die out in the wild, while the trees lived near humans survived by being picked up by curious children or early farmers who noticed the non-bitter fruit. Fleshiness, Oiliness and fiber length are all similar in the selection process. Initially the wild fruit had less fruit around their seeds, but early farmers chose the fruit mutated to be with more Fleshiness, less seeds, such as squashes...
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...Instructions – Parts List Parts Manufactured by Paint Preparation System Spray Guns INTENDED USE: 3M–Graco spray gun systems are intended for use only by trained and professional tradesmen, and used solely for the purpose of spray application of liquid coating materials. They must be used only in areas which are compatible with the material being sprayed, in strict compliance with applicable local and national regulations. HVLP, Compliant, and Airspray 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Maximum Working Air Pressure 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 bar) Maximum Compliant Inbound Air Pressure (HVLP and Compliant) U.S. Patent Pending Read warnings and instructions. Table of Contents Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Selection Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Typical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Daily Gun Care, Flushing, and Cleaning . . . 13 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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...5/11/2011 IPE 381 Chapter:13 Measurement of Screw Thread Abdullah-Al-Mamun Lecturer, Dept. of IPE Outline • • • • Common terms Pitch Errors Errors in Measurement Effective Dia Measurement 1 5/11/2011 Screw Thread • A SCREW THREAD is a ridge of uniform section in the form of a helix on the external or internal surface of a cylinder. • the PITCH of a thread P is the distance from a point on the thread form to the corresponding point on the next form, measured parallel to the axis Elements of a Vee-form Thread A vee-from thread is composed basically of the following elements. – Major or outside diameter – Minor or root diameter – Form, particularly flank angles – Pitch – Simple effective diameter 2 5/11/2011 Screw Thread Screw Thread 3 5/11/2011 Lead & Pitch LEAD = 1P LEAD = 2P LEAD = 3P 4 5/11/2011 Errors in Measurement There are at least five important elements which require consideration: • Major diameter • Minor diameter • Effective diameter • Pitch and angle of the thread form • Errors on the major and minor diameters will cause interference with the mating thread • Errors on the effective diameter will also result in weakening of the assembly • pitch and angle errors are also not desirable as they cause a progressive tightening and interference on assembly Errors in Measurement • Drunken Thread: Thread drunkenness is a particular case of a periodic pitch error recurring at intervals of one pitch 5 5/11/2011 ...
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...Hustler FasTrak Super Duty 48-60 Parts Manual ••••••• Excel Industries, Inc. ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Section 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable materials specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws or Regulations Relating to Fire Prevention Requirements. THIS EQUIPMENT DOES NOT HAVE A SPARK ARRESTER AND YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SPARK ARRESTER. Inspect spark arrester daily; replace every 500 hours or as needed. The Engine Owner’s Manual provides information regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
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...FRESENIUS USA 2008H & 2008K SPARE PARTS MANUAL Part Number 490016 Rev I Click Here for Table of Contents FRESENIUS USA 2637 SHADELANDS DRIVE WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. 94598 (925) 295-0200 (800) 227-2572 Copyright 1994 – 2000 Fresenius USA, Inc. CONTENTS MANUAL UPDATE HISTORY.................................................................................................................................1 STATEMENT: MINIMUM TESTABLE ASSEMBLIES........................................................................................3 1.0.0 CABINET .....................................................................................................................................................5 1.1.0 CABINET WITH ACCESSORIES ...........................................................................................................6 1.1.1 DIALYSATE SAFETY INTERLOCK AND DIALYSATE LINES.........................................................8 1.1.2 CASTER ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................12 1.2.0 CABINET, REAR, WITH ACCESSORIES (2008H) .............................................................................14 1.2.1 CABINET, REAR, WITH ACCESSORIES (2008K) .............................................................................16 1.3.0 CABINET, REAR, WITH PANELS (2008H)..............................................................................
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...This aspect of our marketing plan focuses on the strategic planning of sweet frog frozen yogurt to make it a successful business. There are three areas that we will discuss: mission statement, financial and nonfinancial goals, and competitive advantage. Mission Statement To provide a healthy taste snack that is not only good for you but is also a taste and quick way to quench your sweet tooth. Goals Non-Financial: 1. To create the best frozen yogurt experience you've ever had. 2. Be the healthiest snack that a person can eat quickly. 3. Create unusual combinations with frozen yogurt and different delicious fruits, candies, and so much more. 4. Every time someone comes in make them feel the love and warmth as if they were at home. Financial: 1. Sell high quality food at a reasonable price. 2. Expand the company to more than 15 states, each year try to gain another state. 3. Create a demand even during the winter season. 4. Bring in more flavors of yogurt and different toppings to keep customers happy. Competitive advantage Sweet Frog is going to be the healthiest sweatiest snack that a person can eat. Not only does Sweet frog offer a variety of different yogurts, they also offer a different variety of toppings. Sweet Frog can offer everyone a chance to come in and enjoy there delicious yogurt and toppings. Sweet Frog is also founded on the principles of Christianity and our belief in bringing happiness and a positive attitude into the...
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...could roam the universe. He joined with his shadow to produce a son and a daughter. Atum gave birth to his son by spitting him out. He named him Shu and made him god of the air. Atum vomited up his daughter. He named her Tefnut and made her the goddess of mist and moisture. Shu and Tefnut were given the task of separating the chaos into principles of law, order and stability. The chaos was divided into light and dark and set into place. This order was called Maat, which formed the principles of life for all time. Maat was a feather; it was light and pure. Shu and Tefnut produced Geb, the Earth and Nut the Sky. At first these two were tangled together as one. Shu, god of the air, pushed Nut up into the heavens. There she would remain arched out over Geb, her mate. They longed to be together, but in the name of Maat they had to be apart, to fulfil their functions. Nut produced rain for Geb, and Geb made things grow on earth. As the sky, she gave birth to the sun every night before dawn, and by day it would follow its course over the earth and die at sunset. Shu and Tefnut produced the other gods. Isis, the queen of the gods, Hathor, the goddess of love and beauty, Osiris the god of wisdom and justice, Seth, the god of evil, Thoth, the god of wisdom and Nephthys the protectress of the dead. But the chaos was still vast and not yet fully separated into the order of Maat. Shu and Tefnut once got lost in the dark waters of Nu. Atum was desperate to find his children...
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...When comparing Isis and Osiris from Plutarch’s De Iside et Osiride to The Homeric Hymn to Demeter it is very easy to notice the many similarities. For example, the similarities between the characters in terms of their personalities, and journey. Especially between Isis and Demeter who both go on a search for their loved one and grieve in a similar fashion. However, towards the end of myths more differentiating qualities arises between the two goddesses. Moreover, the two myths also have noticeably similar themes such as grief, love, loss, betrayal and anger. However, forgiveness is a theme that appears only in Isis and Osiris and revenge only appears in The Homeric Hymn to Demeter. So, overall despite some major differences, mainly in the events that occurred in these myths, it is very clear that these two myths are more similar than they are different. Most of the events that occur in these two myths are different but there is still some similarities that can be found. The main event that occurs in their relevant myths is the taking of Osiris and Persephone. Osiris was placed in a coffin and left for dead whereas Persephone was taken in a chariot into the underworld. So obviously, the way they were taken and the fact that Persephone is alive whereas Osiris is dead are major differences in these two events. But, if you look at who took them and the consequences of these events you notice certain similarities. In both cases, it was the respective brother of the two goddesses who...
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...could roam the universe. He joined with his shadow to produce a son and a daughter. Atum gave birth to his son by spitting him out. He named him Shu and made him god of the air. Atum vomited up his daughter. He named her Tefnut and made her the goddess of mist and moisture. Shu and Tefnut were given the task of separating the chaos into principles of law, order and stability. The chaos was divided into light and dark and set into place. This order was called Maat, which formed the principles of life for all time. Maat was a feather; it was light and pure. Shu and Tefnut produced Geb, the Earth and Nut the Sky. At first these two were tangled together as one. Shu, god of the air, pushed Nut up into the heavens. There she would remain arched out over Geb, her mate. They longed to be together, but in the name of Maat they had to be apart, to fulfil their functions. Nut produced rain for Geb, and Geb made things grow on earth. As the sky, she gave birth to the sun every night before dawn, and by day it would follow its course over the earth and die at sunset. Shu and Tefnut produced the other gods. Isis, the queen of the gods, Hathor, the goddess of love and beauty, Osiris the god of wisdom and justice, Seth, the god of evil, Thoth, the god of wisdom and Nephthys the protectress of the dead. But the chaos was still vast and not yet fully separated into the order of Maat. Shu and Tefnut once got lost in the dark waters of Nu. Atum was desperate to find his children...
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...INDIAN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MARKS : 100 All Questions are Compulsory. The first five questions shall be of 16 marks each and the last question shall be of 20 marks. Q.1 a) Why would many City vision stockholders sell for cash rather than Blockbuster stock? b) What are the major reasons for the differences in attitude? Q.2 a) Evaluate the different ways in which Bata has interacted with foreign political systems in its investments and operations abroad. b) Should Pizza Hut put more of its efforts in expanding in Brazil or somewhere in South East Asia? Why? Q.3 a) What factors threaten India’s future competitive positions in cashew nut productions? b) Should the United States seek to tighten the economic grip on cube? If so, how should it be done? Q.4 a) What are the different scenarios that Crystal Lake Manufacturing could face in the future? What should be their strategies, given the different scenarios? b) Relate Simon’s process of international expansion with company’s usual internationalized process. Q.5 a) How has the fall in the peso affected illusion? How do you think it will affect them in the future? b) What are the major options available to Nissan in the week yen environment? Q.6 a) In the interest of the United States, should federal restrictions be placed on the foreign acquisition of real estate? b) From an Indian standpoint, evaluate the government restrictions of FDI. c) What actions can shell take...
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