...DardenBusinessPublishing:217352 UVA-QA-0293 This document is authorized for use only by Lynne Green at Mercer University. Please do not copy or redistribute. Contact permissions@dardenbusinesspublishing.com for questions or additional permissions. LINEAR MODEL-BUILDING Linear (regression) models are used in a variety of business situations for a variety of purposes. One reason for their popularity is that they can be easily understood and implemented. All that is needed is data on two or more variables and a computer or calculator. With a minimal amount of effort, a manager obtains (1) an equation for the relationship between the dependent variable (Y) and one or more independent variables (the Xs), (2) a forecast of Y for any given set of X-values, and (3) a host of statistics to complement the analysis. Because so much is obtained so easily, the potential for misuse is great if the model builder is not careful about how the model is built and applied. This note provides guidelines for the effective construction and application of linear models. We begin with a discussion and categorization of the various uses for a linear model. Whether a given model is appropriate for a particular use depends on the way the independent and dependent variables relate to each other. Next, we describe the kinds of possible relationships between Y and X variables, and then we emphasize the kind of relationship between Y and X necessary for each potential application of a...
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...My career : Textile Design What is textile design? Most people have never heard of textile design. The word textile means a type of woven material made from natural or synthetic fibers some are animal based materials like wool ,silk others are plant-based like linens and cotton. A basic and simple explanation of textile design is to create or designs a structure of woven ,knitted and other fabrics . for example your table cloths , textiles of a towel, and the decorative elements of a carpet or rug. Textile designers process it from a raw material to a final product, which are mostly associated with clothing production. What does a textile designer do? Textile design can vary, designers can design many things like, textiles for clothing accessories ,fabrics and furnishings, printed paper based products .They need to under stand what the consumers want and needs and meet their requirements , before producing the design they need to sketch the idea, forecast the outcome and create a sample and then present it to the customer. They are required to meet deadlines, they are based in an office or a studio, most of their work involve sitting in front of the computer screen. To be a good textile designer one needs to be artistic and creative , have the ability to draw and have a good attention to detail, know your market and be able to predict trends. What jobs do textile designers do? Textile designer jobs can be jobs such as textile/pattern designers of home...
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...ICPNA For all you ladies out there who stand a little taller when you purchase those expensive pumps, or gain a bit of control with a new silk top, fear not. New research from Northwestern University validates the power that comes with clothes, and the price tag you might associate with it. We’ve all heard the old adage, “You are what you eat.”‘ Well, you might add, ‘You are what you wear.” Northwestern’s research introduced the term “enclothed cognition” to describe the connection between clothing and psychology. “Clothes cognition is really about becoming the clothes themselves and having them direct who you are and how you act in the world,” study author Adam Galinsky said. ”When we are putting on a suit, we are not only giving impressions to other people, but we are also giving an impression to ourselves. We feel the rich, silk fabric on our arms; that allows us to take on the characteristics of those clothes.” The researchers examined the phenomenon by having participants wear a white lab coat, describing it as a doctor’s coat. “When they put it on and saw it as a doctor’s coat, they became more attentive,” Galinsky said. “But if they put on the same coat and we call it an artist’s coat, a painter’s coat, then you didn’t get the affect.” Galinsky, a professor of ethics and decision in management, said this is because doctors need to ” be attentive” and by wearing the coat you take on a “symbolic meaning of what it means to be a doctor, attentive and smarter...
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...Carter’s Company response about the skin irritation complaints Carter’s Company. March 22nd, 2013 During the last weeks our Company has received several reports from our customers, whose children have suffered allergic skin reactions after wearing some of the cloth pieces sold by Carter’s Company. We want to assure to all our customers that our Company is doing, and will do everything possible to continue to be worthy of their confidence in our products and to guarantee your 100% satisfaction. The Carter’s Company takes very seriously our quality control process, and for that reason our products are carefully checked and tested to assure they are in compliance with all the applicable safety standards. Nevertheless that, throughout many years Carter has used diverse types of labels to classify our clothing; and according to our experience they have always been harmless. Therefore, any case of allergic reaction in the skin produced by them is extremely uncommon. After numerous studies realized, we have been able to verify that this situation only applies to our fall collection of 2007, for which the type of label used was a solid printed background on which the text was printed (see figure 1), dissimilar of the label we used for our newer and oldest garments, in which the text is directly printed on the fabric (see figure 2), without using the solid background. (Figure 1) ...
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...Design a Flowchart for a Process • Select a process that you do every day but would like to spend less time doing, such as driving to work. I have selected the process of laundering as illustration of flow chart. • Design a flowchart using an appropriate tool. The instructor is more concerned with your ability to explain how process design works and why it’s valuable than with fancy graphics I have used the features of Microsoft Word to design the flowchart. Flowcharts are valuable than fancy graphics as it represents the systematic flow of logic to all the involved members in effective manner. It can also be referred again and again to understand the system as documentation allows keeping the blueprint of design for analysis in the development of system. • Comment on the factors that affect the process design. The factors that affect the process of design in laundering are right temperature, quality of cloths and adequate water in the tub. It acts as decisive factor is execution of steps. Following are the steps involved in laundering the cloths: (1) Sort the cloths for white, bright and dark colors. (2) Check the pockets of sorted cloths and empty it. (3) Read the product label to follow the instructions. (4) Measure the right amount of detergent. (5) Pour the detergent into washer. (6) If liquid fabric softener is required, add it else go to step 7. (7) Choose the water temperature as per instruction of washing machine...
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...PREFACE: To The Evaluators Of My Training Program If we look at our surroundings, all the human beings would be wearing some cloth, most of which is woven. Today the average consumption of textile products per person per year is 6.7 Kg. The world population has crossed the six billion figure, so more than 40 million tons of fabric is utilized by the mankind of world each year. Indeed both consumption per person and population are increasing at a faster pace. Consumption per person is confidently expected to increase after December 2004, as WTO would eliminate the quota costs, import duties and other such tariffs. To be competitive in the textile market, the manufacturers of this industry will have to transfer this benefit of low cost to the customers, which in turn would encourage the customers to buy more. This process would yield economies of scale for the producers and thus the textile companies will achieve enormous growth. Pakistan has competitive edge over many other countries in the textile industry, so it will more focus and capitalize on this concern. This gives a view of future prospects of opportunities in textile and importance of textile products. More specifically the shade, look, handfeel of fabric and durability of shade are the crucial factors of concern for the textile customers (these factors are expected to gain more attention of customers in future). These factors are complied in dyeing processes. Kohinoor Dyeing Mills Ltd. (KDML) is involved in the business...
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...ABOUT KURTAS FOR MEN BEING INDIAN: KURTAS FOR MEN ONLINE Kurtas have undergone several reinventions in the past and define how men sport their ethnic wear. If you think they do not have a lot to choose from when it comes to clothes, the collection of kurtas for men in India will change your opinion. Choose from a wide range of kurtas that offer you variety in terms of design, style and material. Kurtas for men are one of the most elegant attires, especially during festivals and other cultural events. TRENDING: KURTAS FOR MEN Keep your kurtas lean (in terms of their cut) because one that is too oversized will end up looking shabby. Like the trend with Jeansand other Clothing for Men, kurtas for men too have becomes increasingly structured and the cuts are much neater. The patterns and embellishments on the surface are subtle yet evident. No matter what your Body structure, kurtas for men that are leaner will make sure you look trim and Fit. Focus has now shifted to the fabric the kurta is made from as opposed to the design on it. The amount of bling on kurtas for men in India is minimal and fabrics like brocade, suede, velvet and silk are lending a more royal look to this humble creation. people have also started seeking simpler kurtas for men that do have a hint of festivity, through additions likeCufflinks, a patch of embroidery or a stylish Brooch. buy Kurtas for Men online from Shree and Fabindia in blends of cotton that are comfy, cool and easy to maintain. KURTAS...
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...Quality Management for Organizational Excellence Name University of Phoenix MGT 449 Quality Management for Organizational Excellence “Quality Textiles International is an organization that weaves fabric and prepares the required sheet lengths as desired by customers. They have received recent complaints the fabric weight, measured in ounces per square inch, is not meeting customer requirements, which are very close to the control limits. Quality Textiles International’s quality assurance department checks the fabric weight on a regular basis and knows their process for fabric weight has a mean of 2.73 oz/in2 and a standard deviation of 0.31” (University of Phoenix, n.d., para. 1). 1.0 Histogram A graphical representation, which shows a visual impression and illustration of the data is known as a histogram. The plotted data and the values are arranged by the histogram in a regular manner like a graph. A histogram is quite easy to use and understand and by using a histogram representing difficult and lengthy calculations can be summarized very easily and accurately. A histogram is quite easy to read as well and requires little time to understand the histogram. 2.0 When should a person use a Histogram? When a person is uncertain what to do with a large set of measurements offered in a table, a person can use a histogram to categorize and show the data in a more user friendly layout. A histogram will make it simple to see wherever the bulk of values fall...
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...a Pair Of Stockings This story today is called "A Pair of Silk Stockings." It was written by Kate Chopin Little Mrs. Sommers suddenly acquires fifteen dollars, which seems like a large amount to her. Feeling important and wealthy, she considers how to invest her money, feeling that she must carefully spend the money. During the night, she thinks of a sensible use for the money. She determines that she should spend a dollar or two extra for Janie's shoes, so that they will last longer and be of better quality, and she plans to buy some fabric for her children's clothing. After that, she will still have enough money for new stockings and hats for everyone, which pleases her because her children will have new clothing for the first time in a while. Mrs. Sommers used to have more money long ago, before her marriage, but she does not worry about the past or the future, focusing mostly on the present. Mrs. Sommers is used to cheap purchase, but today she is tired and forgets to eat lunch. While sitting on a stool to rest before her shopping, she realizes that her hand has brushed against a pair of two-dollar silk stockings. She continues to feel the splendid fabric and asks the shop girl for a pair in her size. After choosing a black pair of stockings, Mrs. Sommers buys them and goes directly to the ladies' waiting room to change. For once, she abandons thinking about responsibility or about why she is so satisfied at her purchase. She sits in the room for a while, reveling...
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...is that patchwork or piecework is the process of seaming small pieces of fabric in to a larger whole, while appliqué is the process of sewing smaller pieces of fabric onto a larger background fabric. It is a technique of forming a single pattern with different pieces of cloth. Pieces of fabric are applied on top of another for decorative or functional purposes. 1.1 History Appliqué is an ancient technique of creating beautiful and decorative items with different pieces of cloth. Nomadic people of the desert have long pieced together their tents and even decorated them with elaborate appliqué. Festive patchwork textiles created for special occasions are found in many places throughout India. Pieced and appliquéd household items are made by women for dowries. These objects include decorative bags, pillows and sitting mats. Appliqué played a part in religious textiles as well. It has long been used to make decorative clothing, because most clothing is used until it is worn out and then again reused to create beautiful patterns out of the worn fabric. This serves both economic and decorative purposes. Small pieces of fabric are cut and joined side by side to make a large piece of fabric or for repairing a damaged fabric. The craft seems to have been prevalent all over India. “ In all periods there are to be found in pieced quilts both unique and conventional designs; within the framework of the latter each maker had full liberty in terms of colors, arrangements, sizes of the...
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...Soto would want to inform that he had a serious experience because of the clothing as he said, "My cloths have failed me". Originally the clothes express my personality other than a role to cover nude. It would make me a fool my appearance and contents by wearing bizarre clothe. There was I had an unpleasant thing the same way as SOTO because of the thing which I was given for the present from my parent. My father bought me the cap that is the baseball team. The team of the hat was particularly not interested but I was pleased that my father hardly gave me a present so I felt freshness very much at time. I wore the cap and went to school with my feel pleasantly. I met my friend who is my close friend then he suddenly clicked his tongue when he saw my cap. Afterwards, I was completely ignored on that day despite I always talk with him in a classroom. When I asked my other friend about why did he ignore me at time, he taught me that he considerably disliked the team so that I wore it. After I figured out the circumstance, I went to apologize to him not to wear it anymore from now on, but the friend didn’t permit me. The reason is as for wearing the cap of the team that you were considered to be a fun. Usually, a relation with the friend doesn’t worsen whether someone likes teams of the baseball or someone dislikes it, but he was brainwashed by his father who seemed to be a great baseball enthusiast therefore he became to dislike the team. When I thought that it was just...
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...By: Janina Mae Almirez Industrial Analysis International Master of Business Administration Chung Yuan Christian University November 15, 2012 ABSTRACT The rise of globalization has shifted the manufacturers of textile and apparel to many different parts of the world in search for cheaper labor and maximization of profits. Trade liberalization also means that the world can be your market, and that everyone can be your competitor. We examine the current state of the Philippine textile industry in this context, and the role that technology plays in an industry that is struggling to survive in the face of stifling competition. The Philippines textile industry has suffered steady decline in the past several decades despite starting out strong in its early stages. This study aims to explore the potential for growth of the Philippine’s textile industry given a boost in more advanced technology and innovation. The author focuses on technology because this is the one thing that other countries have already adopted, and with which the Philippines has still yet to fully embrace, partly due to lack of funding and government support. This study will look at the Philippine textile industry’s production output from the year 2000-2010, and aims to establish a relationship between the production volume and the number of patents awarded to innovators within the Philippines, which will be used as a measure of the country’s technological advancement. This research used regression analysis...
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...Introduction Noblewood Textiles, Inc., with Noblewood Textiles, San Pietro, California, as its sole outlet, was founded October 19, 1993 by Selina Martinez and Mariela Pimuela. Company Philosophy The goal of Noblewood Textiles is to supply unusual fabrics and fibers to sewers, knitters, weavers and fabric artists. Since 2003, the company has also included sewing patterns and quilting books in its retail listings. Goal The Noblewood Textiles philosophy is summarized in two words: fine quality. This philosophy is demonstrated by a clean, attractive, well-organized salesroom, a large inventory of textiles and supplies, and knowledgeable, enthusiastic employees. Through this quality service, Noblewood Textiles maintains a loyal clientele, benefits from volume sales, and continues to give customers the finest prices possible. Noblewood Textiles has become one of the largest and finest textile outlets in the San Diego area. Our goal is to become one of the finest textile retailers in California. Organization Noblewood Textiles Retail Sales, Inc. consists of a Board of Directors, store management, and store personnel. Board of Directors The main purpose of the board is to provide policy and direction to Noblewood Textiles. The board of directors is made up of the following: Chief Executive Officer Edward Reeder Financial Officer Peter Jarrado Associate Member Mariela Pimuela Associate Member Henry Kirstborne Associate Member Caroline J. Sampson Associate Member Alessandra...
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...The Rise of Bangladesh’s Textile Trade Bangladesh, one of the world’s poorest countries, has depended heavily upon exports of textile products to generate income, employment, and economic growth. Most of these exports are low-cost finished garments sold to mass-market retailers in the West, such as Wal-Mart. For decades Bangladesh was able to take advantage of a quota system for textile exports that gave it, and other poor countries, preferential access to rich markets such as United States and the European Union. On January 1, 2005, however, that system was scrapped in favor of one that was based on free trade principles. From then on, exporters in Bangladesh would have to compete for business against producers from other nations such as China and Indonesia. Many analysts predicted the quick collapse of Bangladesh’s textile industry. They predicted a sharp jump in unemployment, a decline in the country’s balance of payments accounts, and a negative impact on economic growth. The collapse didn’t happen. Bangladesh’s exports of textiles continued to grow, even as the rest of the world plunged into an economic crisis in 2008. Bangladesh’s exports of garments rose to $10.7 billion in 2008, up from $9.3 billion in 2007 and $8.9 billion in 2006. Apparently, Bangladesh has an advantage in the production of textiles – it is one of the world’s low-cost producers – and this is allowing the country to grow its share of world markets. As a deep economic recession took hold in developed...
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...Sweatshirts from Sweatshop Part 1-Intellectual Standards 1. “According to Cromwell’s director of auxiliary services more that 90% of the logo merchandise is produced by Transterra Textiles…” -This example violates the Universal standards of Relevance and Significance. Why is the director of auxiliary services considered credible when speaking on the production of the school’s merchandise? Why is their opinion relevant? What significance does this fact have in the ultimate goal of changing the factory? To correct the problem the speaker should have gotten information from an administrator who purchases the merchandise from the textile factory, or omitted this entire statement. 2. “There are two things we can do to put an end to this exploitation. We can demand that Cromwell obtain its logo merchandise only from garment companies with socially responsible labor practices, and we can refuse to wear or purchase and Cromwell clothing until the college switches to an acceptable apparel supplier.” -This example violates the standards of Breadth and Logic. Being that all colleges are obtaining their logos from the same textile company, are the students even sure that another company could manufacture the logos? What other option could the school have? What will the workers do if they lose business and are forced to close? A more logical thing to do if they are going to protest would be to fight for the reform of the factory. This option, rather than shutting down, would keep...
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