...Packaging functions When we want to purchase goods, we also focus on the good itself rather than the product packaging. But in fact, packaging also plays an important role for good and sale market. This paper is about the functions of packaging, including containing and protecting products, promoting product, facilitating usage and facilitating recycling. The essential purpose of product packaging is to protect the product from damage. Product packaging not only protects the product during transit from the manufacturer to the retailer, but it also prevents damage while the product moves on retail shelves. Of course, different products’ characteristics have different packaging. For example, computer as an electronic product must have bubble packaging and packaging box to protect product. Why use bubble packaging for computer packaging. In my opinion, bubble packaging is an extremely lightweight, durable packaging material that works well for wrapping items as well as filling the void in boxes. Computer is fragile product that bubble packaging absorbs shock to keep screen safe. However, packaging also plays an important role for portraying information about the product. Outside packaging of computer may contain directions on product information, such as brand name, style and sample of product. Many product packaging also have same information printing on their packaging. This information can help to sell the product and it allows potential customers to obtain the necessary...
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...Business Solution Assessment and Validation TouchPoint Packaging Jan Morrison Capella University TS5343 September 23, 2011 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 3 1.1 Introduction to the Case Study – TouchPoint Packaging 3 1.2 Case Study Background 3 2 Proposed Solution Compliance with Functional Requirements – TouchPoint Packaging 3 2.1 Identify Functional Requirements 3 2.2 Evaluate current solution with Functional Requirements 3 3 Evaluate Compliance of Security Requirements 4 4.1 Compliance with Security Issues 4 4 Develop Assessment Approach for the Measuring the Usability of the Implementation 4 4.1 Determine Assessment for Measuring Usability 4 4.2 What are Measurements for Usability 4 5 Assessment Approach for Measuring Business Impact 4 5.1 Determine Assessment for Measuring for Business Impact 4 5.2 Measure the Business Impact for Implementation 4 6 Methods to Validate the Impact against Requirements 4 6.1 Determine Methods to Validate the Requirements 4 6.2 Compare Validation to Expected Outcome 4 7 Evaluate Quality Processes and Standards that Impact System Development 5 7.1 Review several Quality Processes and Standards 5 7.2 Select a Quality Process and Standards 5 8 Evaluate Strategies to Test the Solution Under Development 5 8.1 Review Several Strategies for the Test Process 5 8.2 Determine How to Validate and Measure the Test Results 5 9 Evaluate the Quality of the Solution Using Defect Tracking 5 9.1 Assess the Quality of...
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...Activity-Based Costing The Columbus Company produces only two products: a major computer part and cell phones. The company uses a normal cost system and overhead costs are currently allocated using a plant-wide overhead rate based on direct labor hours. Outside cost consultants have recommended, however, that the company use activity-based costing to charge overhead to products. The company expects to produce 4,000 computer parts and 2,000 cell phones in 2014. Each computer part requires two direct labor hours to produce and each cell phone requires half hour to produce. The direct material and direct labor costs included in the two products are as follows: Item | Computer Part | Cell-Phone | Direct Material (per unit) | $30 | $17 | Direct Labor (per unit) | $16 | $ 4 | Budgeted (Estimated) Total Factory Overhead Data For 2014: Activity | Budgeted Overhead Dollars | Estimated Volume Level | Production Setups | $80,000 | 20 setups | Material Handling | $70,000 | 5,000 lbs. | Packaging and Shipping | $120,000 | 6,000 boxes | Total Factory Overhead | $270,000 | | Based on an analysis of the three overhead activities, it was estimated that the two products would require these activities as follows in 2014: Activity | Computer Parts | Cell Phones | Overall Totals | Production Setups | 5 setups | 15 setups | 20 setups | Material Handling | 1,000 lbs. | 4,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | Packaging and Shipping | 4,000 boxes | 2,000 boxes | 6,000 boxes | Required: ...
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...want a design. You can design your product using 3D CAD. You may be wondering what 3D CAD is , it is computer aided design, which helps with design and testing phases. The most beneficial factor of using 3D CAD instead of paper drafting...
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...Dell’s Supply Chain Management Strategy Build-to-order model, Dell, Direct model, PC Manufacturing, SCM, Supply Chain Case Study Abstract The focus of this case study is the supply chain management practices of Dell. Dell has been following its unique ‘direct build-to-order’ sales model for more than 20 years. Customers can plan their own configuration and place orders directly with the company via the phone or its Web site. Over the years, Dell’s supply chain efficiencies and direct sales gave it a competitive advantage. Can Dell regain its market leader position from HP? In 2006 however, Dell faced several problems. Many customers complained about long delays in supplies. Recall of Sony battery cells in its laptops brought undesirable media hype to the company. Increasing discontent of customers led to a slowdown in sales. Consequently, Dell lost its market leadership to Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP). Industry analysts felt that, with Dell’s competitors also improving their supply chains and matching Dell’s direct model, the company had been losing its competitive edge. Dell will have to bear additional costs with its foray into retail distribution thereby minimizing its cost advantage. Besides, profit margins of Dell will drop further since it will have to offer incentives to compete with HP in retail stores. Though Dell spruced up its product design and range but Apple is clearly far ahead of it. Many experts feel that such new initiatives will only distract Dell from its...
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...HKUspace Advanced Diploma in Marketing Introduction to Branding Individual Assignment Camila Amorim Albanezzi (10576161) Lecturer Ms. Vivian Tam Executive Summary Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and manufacturers consumer electronics and computer software products and service related services. The company is well known for the hardware products such as the Macintosh computers, the iPod, iPhone, iPad and the latest launch, the iWatch, it has also a variety of related software, services, networking solution and digital content and application. Apple has established a unique reputation in the consumer electronic industry and is today is the largest company in the world by market capitalization and most valuable technology company in the world. Aspirational Brand The brands that we purchase become extensions of our identity, consumers are willing to pay for the must-have gadgets and Apple is an example of level 5 as aspirational brand. (on-linendesigntaxi) Apple goes beyond fulfilling customer’s needs of what they want and desire, they give the feeling that no expense was spared. The Apple logo and name is one of the most recognizable in the world, simple and classic, which applies into a strong brand identity and a worldwide icon. It inspires something beyond loyalty, as apple’s customers are devoted brand ambassadors, which won’t choose to switch to another brand. Apple’s products differentiate in many ways compare...
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...delivered to the worker who is in charge of mixing the ingredients. The worker will carefully check the list and enters the list into the computer. The computer will automatically determine the list of ingredient portions and the ingredients are automatically ordered and sent to the mixing machines. When the batch is stirred completely then it will be sent to the cutting machine. The cookies are then dropped to the oven and if the cookies have fillings such as apples, dates, and raspberries an additional step is required. Once baking is completed the cookies are then cooled to a spiral cooling rack. The cookies are then thoroughly inspected and cookies that are defected are removed and the cookies that remain are then package, sealed and sent out. 2. Everything is automated and most of the cookies are non-filled and cut diagonal rather than round. This will cause less waste since they are cut diagonal. And the company place spending on extending the size of the oven by 25 feet. More cookies can be baked at one time which will increase production. 3. The company is making the right decision by manually packaging the cookies by workers. Packaging automatically can cause issues in the amount of cookies being distributed or defective cookies may not be detected at times. Efficiency may not play an excellent role in packaging if automation is used. All companies have an ethical obligation to their employees. Small companies with local owners in a small community...
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...of computer workstations, cabinets, furniture; printing of packaging materials; the distribution of consumer products, and investment holding. The Company is also engaged in plastic injection for furniture parts, and assembly and distribution of liquid crystal display (LCD). It exports its products to the United States, Europe, Japan and Australia. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries include Kenmark Paper Sdn. Bhd., which is engaged in manufacturing plastic parts for wooden furniture and cabinets, and investment holding; Kenmark (Labuan) Limited, which is engaged in international trading, commission agent and investment holding; Phoenix International Group Limited, which is engaged in trading in electronic devices, and Billion Dynamic Sdn. Bhd., which is engaged in the assembling and trading of electronic devices. http://klse.i3investor.com/servlets/stk/bizbg/7030.jsp KENMARK INDUSTRIAL CO (M) BERHAD Previous company name Name change date Company Overview Kenmark Industrial Co. (M) Berhad is a Malaysian-based firm involved in the manufacturing and trading of computer workstations, cabinets, furniture, and related products in Malaysia. It is a publicly quoted company incorporated in September 1988, and has its registered head officelocated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company’s common stock is listed on Kuala LumpurStock Exchange under the trading symbol KMAK. The company, together with its subsidiaries, also repairs and modifies moulds; prints packaging materials;...
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...REPORTING : GROUP 5 CASE STUDY TOPIC : “EL ALAMEIN FOR PRINTING AND PACKAGING GOES DIGITAL” INTRODUCTION : What is El Alamein? -El Alamein is a printing and packaging company that is family-owned, started by Mr. Ahmed Abou Reida, also the CEO. Egyptian company covering a variety of packaging applications. -The company is working in manufacturing and printing all kinds of packaging materials made of paper, board, plastic, and aluminium foil. -This company’s produces some paper cups for cold and hot drinks as well as ice cream packages with their different shapes and sizes and more. Some Products Produced: -Founded in 1921, El Alamein is one of the leading companies in the Middle East in the printing and packaging industry. With (HQ) located in Alexandra, Egypt. Occupies an area of 40,000 sqm. and employs more than 700 employees. * INTERNATIONAL QUALITY CERTIFICATES: 1) ISO 9001 - Quality management system. 2) ISO 14001 - Compliance certificate for environmental management system. 3) ISO OHSAS 18001 – Occupational health and safety management system. 4) BRC/IOP – The production of legal and free of contaminants packaging materials. -Since 1921, El Alamein Co. led the revolution of the printing and packaging industry in Egypt. -El Alamein is the approved supplier to the biggest international companies in the fast food industry. * Problem Challenges: -There isn’t a reliable infrastructure, network, servers, storage or...
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...introduction and basics Module 1. Linux introduction ♦ Linux distributions ♦ Linux kernel What is a Linux distribution? ♦ it is a collection of applications, packages, management, and features ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ that run on top of the Linux kernel. The kernel is what all distributions have in common (it is sometimes customized by the distribution maintainers) If they are all “Linux”, why are there so many different names, and which do I choose?” You may have heard names like Red Hat, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu Distributions differ in several ways, and three of the most important are: ► ► ► Purpose Configuration and packaging Support model What’s a kernel? ♦ As you already know from the Operating Systems course ► the kernel is the core of all computer operating systems ► is usually the layer that allows the operating system to interact with the hardware in your computer ♦ The kernel contains software that allows you to make uniform use of ► hard disk drives, ► network cards, ► RAM, ► and other hardware components. ♦ In the Linux world, the kernel is based on code originally developed by Linux’s founder, Finnish developer Linus Torvalds. Back to distributions – Purpose, Configuration, Support ♦ Purpose ► Different distributions are often designed for different purposes and provide different user experiences. ► Some distributions are designed as servers, others as desktops, and some are designed to perform particular functions, for example, as embedded systems. ► The majority...
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...The Apple Way Jordan Turner Dr. David Wallace Marketing Principles and Managament December 6th, 2015 Jordan Turner Marketing Write-Up Dr. David Wallave 12/06/15 The Apple Way In the world we live in today, in which society revolves around technology, it is no surprise that one of the most successful companies happens to be in that industry. Over the years, Apple has separated itself as the leading competitor in the technological industry. However, Apple didn’t accomplish this feat over night. Over time, Apple has composed a successful marketing plan that has enabled them to corner the industry and consistently remain at the top in the market place. The article that I have chosen to dissect discusses the components and tools in the market place that Apple has utilized in order to maintain success. This article comes from Fast Company Magazine which is a magazine that is dedicated to reporting how growing companies and entrepreneurs are doing what they do. The first marketing concept that the article centers around is the concept of promotion. Promotion refers to raising customer awareness of product of brand, generating sales, and creating brand loyalty. Apple has a very unique way of promoting new products and the buzz that surround them. Unlike most companies, Apple is quite secretive about promoting products that aren’t yet on the market place. Apple never sets concrete deadlines and provides virtually no new information about new products or the release...
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... Paper checks will no longer be issued through the payroll department. Instead, your paycheck will be deposited directly into your checking account. This initiative is expected to save the company up to $14,500 per year in costs related to payroll processing hours, envelopes, postage, office supplies, printer cartridges, toner, and printer paper. It will also reduce our waste output and decrease our energy footprint while allowing you to access your pay more quickly. Another energy-saving procedure that will go into effect immediately concerns after-hours computer use. Some research suggests that using the hibernation function can save as much as $90 per year per computer in energy costs.[1] As a result, all desktop computer terminals in every office will be set to enter hibernation mode overnight. IT technicians will be stopping by each workstation during the next two weeks to implement these settings on your computer. In addition to these energy- and cost-saving strategies, recycling initiatives will be implemented. Containers for several types of renewable materials will be placed throughout the building. Containers for the following items will be placed in the break rooms, kitchens, and other central gathering areas on each floor. Metals: Metal products include items constructed primarily out of aluminum and tin....
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...production process is explained in great detail , beginning with the use of a pair of continuously operating brand ovens which is known as a batch processing system. As soon as management gets order from distributor it helps them to schedule their production. At the start of each shift a list of the cookies to be made that day is delivered to the person in charge of mixing. That person checks a master list, which indicates the ingredients needed for each type of cookies, and enters that information into the computer. The computer automatically determine the ingredients necessary and add them in precisely the correct amount. After the ingredients have been mixed , the batter is poured into a cutting machine where it is cut into individual cookies and drop it to a conveyor belt to transport through one of two ovens. Filled cookies such as apple , date ans raspberry needs an additional step for filling and folding. After they came off from oven to cooling rack workers start their packaging process. Question: 2 Higher level of Productivity The two ways that the company has increased productivity are : cutting cookies into a diagonal rather than a round shape increasing the length of oven to 25 feet Diagonal cookies takes less space than a round shape and having two ovens also help in speeding up productivity. Lengthen the ovens by 25 feet also...
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...COMPARISON ON TRADITIONAL AND ACTIVITY-BASED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER TITLE PAGE LIST OF TABLES i LIST OF FIGURES ii CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Understanding of Traditional and Activity-Based Costing System 1 1.2 Company Background 3 1.3 Company History 3 1.4 Company Operation 5 2. TRADITIONAL COSTING SYSTEM 8 3. ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING SYSTEM 9 4. COMPARISON BETWEEN TRADITIONAL AND ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING SYSTEM 11 5. CONCLUSION 12 REFERENCES 14 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1. Understanding of Traditional and Activity-Based Costing Systems The difference between traditional costing and Activity-based costing (ABC) systems helps companies determine the cost of a product related to the revenue it generates. The two common costing systems used in business are traditional costing and activity-based costing. Traditional costing assigns manufacturing overhead based on the volume of a cost driver, such as the amount of direct labor hours needed to produce an item. A cost driver is a factor that causes cost to incur, such as machine hours, direct labor hours and direct...
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...Abstract The Baking Company produces over fifty types of soft cookies by implementing a batch processing system. This system utilizes computers to ensure that ingredients are not wasted and production is efficient. The company increased its productivity by cutting non filled cookies diagonally and increasing the size of both of their ovens. The company’s use of manual labor and refusal to implement automated packing process shows a commitment to the small town in which the company is based out of. The Baking Company does not use preservatives in their product which allows a competitive advantage in the industry while causing the company issues in the production stages of their product. This company’s strategy is to create a high quality product that can compete with larger companies. The Baking Company produces over fifty types of soft cookies which include both filled cookies and non-filled cookies. In order to produce these cookies, the company follows a strict production process called the batch processing system. Once orders are received from distributors a list of the cookies that must be produced each day is constructed and delivered to the mixing department. The mixing department must then enter the ingredients into a computer in order for the computer to determine the quantity of ingredients needed for the amount of cookies ordered. The computer than sends this information to where the ingredients are stored so that the ingredients can be sent to giant mixers. Once the ingredients...
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