...GROUP THREE Dixon Audio Systems Dixon Audio Systems had developed a reputation as a leading producer of speakers, audio systems, and car stereos. Dixon accomplished this through creating strict organizational quality standards and demanding these same standards of its suppliers. Meeting quality standards was critical, particularly of plastic component parts. These parts were sourced from a number of vendors and required considerable experience and skill to make. However, as Dixon’s quality standards increased, the number of defective components returned to vendors increased too. This was increasingly holding up production and costing the company in excess inventory and unmet orders. Dixon’s director of purchasing proposed a new approach to dealing with the vendor quality problem. She proposed that they develop a new arrangement with their top vendor of plastic components, D&S Plastics. Under the relationship, D&S Plastics would become Dixon’s JIT supplier. The arrangement would require D&S to station a full-time representative at Dixon’s headquarters. The representative would be paid by D&S but would work as a plastics buyer for Dixon, placing orders to D&S. The representative would also monitor material requirements on plastic components that D&S supplied to Dixon and become involved in manufacturing planning at Dixon. The plan would provide the D&S representative full access to Dixon’s facilities, personnel, and computer systems. D&S Plastics would be a sole supplier to...
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...Answers to Textbook Case – Dixon Audio Systems 1. Identify the pros and cons of a JIT relationship from a supplier’s point of view. A supplier such as D&S can obtain several benefits from establishing a JIT relationship with a buyer such as Dixon. Usually, such relationships are longer term, more cooperative, and with a small set of vendors. D&S will then have a more certain, steady demand for their product. They should also have more accurate forecasts further into the future. Besides these demand benefits, D&S could improve its production and distribution efficiency. Better knowledge of the size and timing of orders would allow them to plan operations more efficiently. As they are responsible for much of the ordering, they can better coordinate their operations with the order cycles. However, D&S does have some reasons to be concerned also.. The relationship shifts supply responsibility to D&S. The guaranteed business would be at risk if D&S were to forecast or perform poorly. Further, the responsibility for placing orders in now a D&S paid employee. 2. Identify the pros and cons of a JIT relationship from a buyer’s point of view. A buyer, such as Dixon, can obtain many relationships from a JIT relationship with a supplier. Order timing becomes the responsibility of the vendor. Quality should improve and deliveries should become more reliable. Through better coordination, the supplier’s costs should improve, which may eventually be reflected in their...
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...Chapter 7: Just-in-Time and Lean Systems Overview This chapter examines the core beliefs of just-in-time systems (JIT). The goal of reducing waste is important in JIT. JIT uses a pull system, which is different than the push system. The key elements of JIT are described. The critical role of TQM in JIT is explained. The role of the employees in JIT is explained. Finally, we gain an understanding of the impact of JIT on all functional areas within both service and manufacturing organizations. Answers to Discussion Questions in Textbook 1. Describe the core beliefs of the JIT philosophy. The core beliefs of JIT are the elimination of waste, the ability of the employees to see the “big picture,” simple solutions, continuous improvement, visibility and flexibility. JIT strives to produce the right products at the right time in the right quantities. Continuous improvement and flexibility are important beliefs that help us achieve this goal. 2. Identify the three major elements of JIT. The three major elements of JIT are just-in-time manufacturing, total quality management (TQM) and respect for people. 3. Explain how JIT manufacturing works and its key elements. JIT manufacturing focuses on value-added processes in order to produce high volumes of high quality, low cost products that meet the customer needs. Its key elements are the pull system, kanban production, small lot sizes, short setup times, uniform plant loading, flexible resources and...
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...Case study on Best Buy Submitted to; Mr David Valdes Submitted by; Ouvais Aslam ub 30110356 Naveed Waqas 2014 Executive summary Best buy is one of the leading electronics retail store in USA. It has made multiple attempts to enter in international arena. It had been successful in a few countries but a failure was waiting in the European market. Best buy entered UK by a joint venture with carphone warehouse. Initially company had planned to open up more than 200 stores but due to unsatisfactory performance it had to roll back the 11 launched stores. Along with many small reasons the major causes for this failure seem to be poor choice of country, underestimating the competition in the market, blunders in the location of stores and failing to recognize the changing behavior of the target consumers. The trends in electronic retail are changing all around the world. People now go for online purchasing, so the whole structure of stores should be reviewed. A complete analysis of country should be made before targeting it. The competitive forces should be analyszed properly. Many data and marketing companies provide consumer and competitor behavior details, these services should be applied every time a new big international investment is made. Best buy a case study Best Buy Inc. is an American multinational and multibillion retailer that deals with the consumer electronics. The headquarter...
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...crime investigations is a complex issue. On the one hand, they provide the public with access to information and help generate important information for an enquiry. For example, since its first broadcast in 1984, Crimewatch UK has sought help and information from the public in order to solve crime (Carter and Branston et al., 2002). On the other hand, the media can mislead the public and interfere with the investigative legal processes. As a whole the media plays a critical role in shaping the public’s views by exposing corruption and the activities of the powerful and of agencies of control such as the police (Croall, 2005). More to the point the media are there to maximise audience revenue to get money and to entertain via means of print, audio, visual and social media. Whereas, the police are the primary protection for the public for fears of crime and disorder. These conflicting roles both agencies hold within society demonstrates why their relationship can be equally rewarding and challenging. Focusing mostly on television, this essay shall cover other types of media and also, literature evidence from the past fifty years to identify how the portrayal of the police by the media has changed and how...
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...SUBLIMINAL SUBLIMINAL ADVERTISING ADVERTISING S UBLIMINAL ADVERTISING Intergrated Term Project Rakhi Jerly Semster 5 Fashion Communication Design What is Advertising? “Paid non-personal communication from an identified sponsor using mass media to persuade or influence an audience. “ (Wells, Burnett, & Moriaty 1998) Criticism for advertising: While advertising can be seen as necessary for economic growth, it is not without social costs. Unsolicited commercial e-mail and other forms of spam have become so prevalent as to have become a major nuisance to users of these services, as well as being a financial burden on internet service providers. Advertising is increasingly invading public spaces, such as schools, which some critics argue is a form of child exploitation. In addition, advertising frequently uses psychological pressure (for example, appealing to feelings of inadequacy) on the intended consumer, which may be harmful. Human psycology and Advertising: The human being is a complex creature. The same complexity that gives us the ability to manipulate objects also makes us vulnerable to manipulation. It is very Important for advertisers to study the human psycology and consumer behaviour inorder to exert maximun influence on target consumers. They aim at the vulnerabilities of human mind. A successfull ad agency is one which “manipulates human motivations and desires and develops a need for goods with which...
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...a | Synesthesia | | | Name | 3/10/2012 | | Abstract Intermingling of different modalities simultaneously making the person feel different senses at a time is what synesthesia is. In the late 19th and 20th century, synesthesia has become a hot topic for research in psychological field. The research process is undergoing renaissance. About 100 years ago, people were unable to understand the cause behind these synesthetic conditions. With the advancement in science and neural technology, the interest in the research of this area has gain momentum. The major problem in synesthetes is that they generally do not expose their feelings in front of everyone due to some kind of inferiority complex. While some person feel this as a gift. Some major hypothesis has been found out which aims to explain the whole fundamentals of synesthesia. Some of them are NS Hypothesis and CMT Hypothesis. However, synesthesia is just a condition and it should not be confused as a disease, disorder or a syndrome. A synesthete can easily sustain his life like a normal people do. Contents 1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………03 2. Experiences………………………………………………………………………………04 3. Primary Researches………………………………………………………………………04 4. Nature of Synesthesia……………………………………………………………………05 5. Modern Research and Findings………………………………………………………….05 6. Synesthesia and the Art of Comparison…………………………………………………06 7. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………….07 ...
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...VERDICT in ASSOCIATION WITH SAS HOW THE UK WILL SHOP: 2013 Introduction Welcome to our forecast for UK retail in 2013 UK retailing is set for another year of tough trading as the hoped for economic recovery is put back further and austerity continues to reign. This Verdict/SAS research shows those sectors and retail channels best placed to weather the storm, and those that will struggle and sets the scene for retail in 2013, highlighting the strategies, trends and innovations that will best ensure survival and aid growth. For more information contact: Cindy Etsell Industry Marketing Manager – Commercial SAS UK & Ireland Wittington House Henley Road Marlow SL7 2EB Tel:: +44 (0)1628 490 929 ■ Mobile 07918 724 381 cindy.etsell@suk.sas.com www.sas.com/uk Maureen Hinton Practice Leader UK Retail Verdict Research 119 Farringdon Road London EC1R 3DA Tel: +44(0) 207551 9423 maureenh@verdict.co.uk www.verdict.co.uk About SAS SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market. About Verdict Verdict Research is the leading authority on retailing. Its research and publications provide executives in a wide range of business sectors with unrivalled independent analysis of retail sectors & trends. SECTION ONE INTRODUCTION & SUMMARY UK retail in 2013 – summary of key points UK retail set to grow by 1.8% in 2013 to £300.7bn – the highest rate of growth since the recession began...
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...NORTH AND SOUTH NORTH AND SOUTH by ELIZABETH GASKELL 1 ELIZABETH GASKELL 2 NORTH AND SOUTH First published in serial form in Household Words in 1854-1855 and in volume form in 1855. Republished 2012 by 27 Northen Grove Manchester M20 2NL www.malcsbooks.com 3 ELIZABETH GASKELL 4 NORTH AND SOUTH VOLUME I On its appearance in 'Household Words,' this tale was obliged to conform to the conditions imposed by the requirements of a weekly publication, and likewise to confine itself within certain advertised limits, in order that faith might be kept with the public. Although these conditions were made as light as they well could be, the author found it impossible to develope the story in the manner originally intended, and, more especially, was compelled to hurry on events with an improbable rapidity towards the close. In some degree to remedy this obvious defect, various short passages have been inserted, and several new chapters added. With this brief explanation, the tale is commended to the kindness of the reader; 'Beseking hym lowly, of mercy and pite, Of its rude makyng to have compassion.' ____ 5 ELIZABETH GASKELL 6 NORTH AND SOUTH CHAPTER I 'HASTE TO THE WEDDING' 'Wooed and married and a'.' dith!' said Margaret, gently, 'Edith!' But, as Margaret half suspected, Edith had fallen asleep. She lay curled up on the sofa in the back drawing-room in Harley Street, looking very lovely in her white muslin and blue ribbons. If Titania...
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...Marketing strategies Chapter 7 q KEY TERMS | marketing aims: the broad, general goals of the marketing function within an organisation. marketing objectives: the specific, focused targets of the marketing function within an organisation. marketing strategies: long-term or mediumterm plans, devised at senior management level, and designed to achieve the firm’s marketing objectives. marketing tactics: short-term marketing measures adopted to meet the needs of a short-term threat or opportunity. Understanding marketing objectives This chapter notes how the marketing objectives of a business are derived from the broader corporate objectives. Examples of typical marketing objectives are provided and the internal and external factors that influence them are examined. In showing the process that converts objectives to strategy and tactics, the chapter provides the background to subsequent chapters on marketing strategies and marketing plans. A firm’s marketing aims and objectives are the goals or targets of the marketing function. These must be consistent with the organisation’s corporate aims and objectives: that is, with the goals of the organisation as a whole. In order to achieve their marketing objectives, firms use marketing strategies and tactics. It is therefore possible to place a company’s corporate objectives, marketing objectives, marketing strategies and marketing tactics into a hierarchy, as shown in Figure 7.1. Figure 7.1 A marketing hierarchy Corporate...
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...Qualitative Approaches to Classroom Research 1 Qualitative Approaches to Classroom Research with English Language Learners Patricia A. Duff University of British Columbia Address: Department of Language & Literacy Education University of British Columbia 2125 Main Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada Courier: 2034 Lower Mall Road University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Canada Qualitative Approaches to Classroom Research 2 ABSTRACT This chapter provides an overview of recent qualitative research in classrooms examining English language learners (ELLs). I first present common features of qualitative research and review debates regarding research paradigms in the social sciences and humanities. I also discuss the role of triangulation and capturing participants’ insider or emic perspectives in qualitative research and highlight various data collection methods and ways of combining macro-level and micro-level analyses, particularly in ethnographic research. Ethical issues, difficulties obtaining informed consent in classroom research, and criteria for evaluating qualitative research are then considered. Three qualitative studies that have been deemed exemplary and meritorious by scholars in English language education are then presented and some common themes in current qualitative classroom research with ELLs are identified. The chapter concludes with directions for future qualitative research. Introduction Over the past 2 decades, research...
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...Learning Skills Unit Academic Preparation Program Harvard Referencing Workbook Author - Date Revised 22/5/12 by KMcK, JD, ERP, BRK & RJL saved as G:\Departments\LSU\Projects and Operations\LSU Workshops\T2 2012\Referencing T1 2012\LSU Harvard Referencing Master T2 12 v1.1 DISCLAIMER This resource has been developed by the LSU, CQU-SIC. It is not a substitute for the official CQU guide and should be used in conjunction with the official CQU guide and specific instructions in course profiles. The CQU official guide to referencing is available online at: http://www.cqu.edu.au/referencing . LEARNING SKILLS UNIT TEACHING MATERIALS: HARVARD REFERENCING Academic writing must use referencing. Harvard Referencing involves: 1. In-text Referencing, which provides information about the source material of direct quotations and paraphrases within the body of your assignment; and 2. Reference list of sources. This is an alphabetical list of all the books, articles and electronic sources that you have referred to within the body of your assignment. The Reference list is the final page of your assignment. Quotations and the Reference list are not included in your word count. Paraphrases can make up approximately 30-40% of your whole text. The rest of your text (60-70%) should be your own arguments or ‘point of view’ stated in your own words. You should develop this point of view by continuing study in lectures and tutorials, as well as wide reading of relevant source material...
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...Harper Adams University College BAs of International Business Management STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT BH003/DB362 Corporate strategy development To: PAT OAKLEY HAUC ID: 07192000; 07192100; 07192400 07192500; 07192800; 07195000; 8th December 2009 (Word count= 5, 232 excluding references) Content Page Section Page Summary 1 1. Introduction 2 2. Background 2 2.1 Kesa Electricals 2 2.2 DSG International PLC 2 3. The review of intended strategy of Kesa and DSG in the first year 3 3.1 The intended strategy of Kesa 3 3.2 The intended strategy of DSG 3 4. Analysis of external environment 3 4.1 Analysis of macro-environment 4 4.2 Analysis of industry 4 5. The importance of stakeholders 5 5.1 Kesa’s stakeholders 6 5.2 DSG’s stakeholders 6 5.3 Stakeholder mapping 7 6. Marketing management 8 6.1 Kesa Company 8 6.2 DSG Company 9 6.3 Compare and contrast the Companies 10 7. Operation management 12 7.1 Comparing the differences between Kesa and DSG with 6M’s frame 14 8. Human resources 16 8.1 Intangible factors of Kesa 16 8.2 Four Cs analysis of Kesa 16 8.3 The intangible factors of DSG 18 8.4 Four Cs analysis of DSG 18 9. Finance director 20 9.1Horizontal and vertical analysis 21 9.2 Ratio analysis 21 10. Change Management 26 11. The evaluation of two companies’ intended strategy in 06-07 30 11.1 The evaluation of Kesa’s intended strategy in 06-07. 30 11.2 The evaluation of...
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...Getting Started Important note: The Burning Crusade is an expansion set to World of Warcraft. You must already have a properly installed copy of World of Warcraft in order to install and play this expansion. Installing the Game (PC) TM Welcome Back to the World of Warcraft! System Requirements: OS: Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4); Windows XP (Service Pack 2). Processor: Intel Pentium 3 800MHz, or AMD Duron 800MHz. Memory: 512 MB RAM, 1 GB RAM is recommended. Video: Minimum: 32 MB 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting, such as an NVIDIA GeForce 2 class card or above. Recommended: 64MB VRAM 3D graphics processor with Vertex and Pixel Shader capability, such as an NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 class card or above. For a complete list of supported 3D cards, please visit: http://www.blizzard.com/support/wow/?id=aww0830p Sound: DirectX-compatible sound card. Install Size: 10 gigabytes of hard disk space. Installation Instructions Place The Burning Crusade CD/DVD into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. If your computer has autoplay enabled, an installation window will automatically pop up on your Windows desktop. Click the Install Burning Crusade button and follow the onscreen instructions to install The Burning Crusade to your hard drive. If the installation window does not appear, open the My Computer icon on your desktop and double-click on the drive letter corresponding to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive to open it. Double-click on the Install.exe icon...
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...own LEGO constructions; construction engineers can use ordinary paper engineering drawings to communicate with distant colleagues. Rather than immersing people in an artificiallycreated virtual world, the goal is to augment objects in the physical world by enhancing them with a wealth of digital information and communication capabilities. KEYWORDS: Augmented Reality, Interactive Paper, Design Space Exploration, Participatory Design INTRODUCTION Computers are everywhere: in the past several decades they have transformed our work and our lives. But the conversion from traditional work with physical objects to the use of computers has not been easy. Software designers may omit small, but essential, details from the original system that result in catastrophic failures. Even the act of typing is not benign: repetitive strain injuries (RSI) due to overuse of the keyboard has become the major source of workmen's compensation claims in the United States and causes over 250,000 surgeries per year. The "paper-less" office has proven to be a myth: not only are office workers still inundated with paper, but they must now handle increasing quantities of electronic information. Worse, they are poorly equipped to...
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