...Distribution Channel Challenges Åsa Gustafsson asa.gustafsson@lnu.se Lars-Olof Rask lars-olof.rask@lnu.se School of Engineering Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden Abstract Purpose; The purpose of this study is to identify distribution channel research needs given the variety of distribution channel challenges among Swedish sawmill companies. Design / methodology / approach; Explorative case study research Findings: The paper proposes a typology of sawmill distribution channel challenges, as well as aligns research needs with distribution channel type. The typology is based on i) number of sawmill units within the firm, in combination with ii) distribution channel heterogeneity. Significant management decisions and research needs are identified for the different types. Research limitations / implications; This research makes tentative statements regarding typology of sawmill distribution channel challenges and potential research needs in the Swedish sawmill industry with regards to the respective typology. However, further research is needed in order to validate these results. What is original/value of paper: This paper focus on the sawmill industry distribution channels, which is a neglected but important area for sawmill’s competitive advantage. The paper also contributes to research by applying contingency theory and typology as an approach to deal with the variety of sawmills distribution channel challenges. Keywords; Typology, distribution channel challenges, research needs...
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...report for a new enterprise located in a timber supply chain. My objective is to devise an enterprise that will be able to add value and develop core competencies that enable it to compete successfully with similar enterprises competing in the same market taking into account all ten Operation Management Strategies. The report must be clear and concise and include an executive summary, introduction, body, conclusion, recommendations and references. Due date: 29 April 2014 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The enterprise will be a dynamic and growing sawmill enterprise; the new company’s strategies are formulated according to my operations plan and this plan involves gaining a good customer base and competitive advantage in the market. My objective is to prepare a report that describes the operations management of this new enterprise in terms of the ten OM strategic decision areas that I have devised. The name I have chosen is KZN Timber Pine and it’s a sawmill facility where logs are cut into board or planks. The process takes place in multiple steps and the planks are prepared using various machines. Logs are stripped of the bark and the wood is cured before being cut into planks. Planks go through a process of drying in a thermally insulated chamber called a Kiln; finally planks are treated in a high pressure vessel. Some OM Decision areas that will be managed well include the following: * Design of goods and services – Pine timber is softwood which is highly preferred by...
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...THE IMPORTANCE AND CHALLENGES OF MANUFACTURING IN MALAYSIA Recently, manufacturing industries in Malaysia grow very rapidly if compared to previous decades. With the rapidly grow of manufacturing industries, the government has to play its role in order to ensure every aspect of current trading policies and regulatory to be obeyed. Other than that, this will ensure that the current trading and manufacturing environment in Malaysia to be peaceful yet globally competitive. In this report, a number of importance and challenges faced by manufacturing sector in Malaysia will be focused on. The scope of this report only covers the situation in Malaysia manufacturing environment and at the same time, it will explain some benefits that our nation can get from the cooperation with developed countries such as Australia and Japan. Manufacturing Sector in Malaysia and its Importance To start with, manufacturing sector in Malaysia contributes almost 80% of overall country’s export and besides, Malaysia also known as the 17th largest exporting nation in the world [1]. For that reason, Malaysia’s government has to work hard in order to maintain, preserve and enhance our manufacturing sector. From [1], it is stated that products manufactured in Malaysia are accepted in developed countries such as US, EU and Japan. This shows that our manufacturing sector already achieved a level that can be proud of. Due to exporting her product to other countries, Malaysia has to obey some...
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...nursery when I was twelve years old. Originally we had a focus on selling vegetable starts such as tomatoes, peppers, corn and squash. In the beginning bamboo was only a small part of the business. As our collection of bamboo species and varieties grew from five to ten to fifty, I began to realize how different bamboo was from other plants and ultimately how useful they could be. I am now 20 years old and studying public accounting, CPA track, at Southern Oregon University. My father has been teaching sciences at Ashland High School for 19 years. We work together closely to run a solid operation. The Plan in Two Parts A) The Nursery Our Expansion Plan We have experienced high levels of demand and over the past few years and our greatest challenge has been keeping enough supply to meet that demand. We currently grow our entire stock at our home in Medford. The soil is very poor and...
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...Exploring the history of materials and manufacture in Jake Phipps Isis Folding Chair Figure 1: Jake Phipps. (2007). Isis Information. Isis Information. 1 (1), 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0lF_iPLpcE Have you ever looked at a product and actually known what led to the materials and manufacture of what you are looking at? This essay will examine and look into the history and manufacture of the materials used in Jake Phipps ISIS folding chair. This essay will also look into how the industrial revolutions contributed to the development of these material’s. The ISIS chair designed by Jake Phipps is a combination of plywood, softwood timber and finished in lacquer paint. The chair folds completely flat to a depth of 3cm. The chair is made from a series of flat geometric panels that are linked together and contained within its own encasing frame. Each panel is constructed from several high-strength laminations designed to flex and support the user. (Phipps, 2007) Phipps originally manufactured the chair on a small scale but once the demand grew, he worked with Gebruder Thonet-Vienna to produce the chair for the consumer market. This chair gave Phipps his foot in the door (Phipps, 2011). It was not a huge financial success but the opportunity’s that arose with Newspaper articles and journals gave Phipps the recognition from his peers in the design industry. During an interview with the author Phipps was asked to describe his design philosophy. I try...
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...Respondents According to Number of Employees 29 5 Management of Raw Materials 29 6 Management of Finished Goods 30 7 Controlling the Quality of Raw Materials 32 8 Cost Control Strategies 33 9 Effectiveness of Cost Control Strategies 35 10 Using Budget as a Cost Control Strategies 35 11 Managing the Quality of Products 36 12 Meeting Customer’s Expectation 38 13 Standards in Meeting Quality 38 14 Ensuring Smooth Production Process 40 15 Supervision of the Production Process 42 16 Criteria in Hiring Workers 43 17 Assessing the Skill of Workers 44 18 Evaluating Performance of Workers 44 19 Importance of Skills 45 20 Motivating and Training Workers 46 21 Problems Encountered 48 CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Rationale Operations management is a vital part of every organization (Chen et al, 2012). Every kind of business, whether it is purely service, a business merchandise, or a manufacturing needs people who have practical knowledge of how to manage and handle its operations efficiently and effectively. The proper management, design and improvement of all its aspects is necessary to maintain not only its profitability but to withstand the challenges of competition. Due to the force of international competition and the emergence...
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...International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management Clusters and supply chain management: the Amish experience Tom DeWitt Larry C. Giunipero Horace L. Melton Article information: To cite this document: Tom DeWitt Larry C. Giunipero Horace L. Melton, (2006),"Clusters and supply chain management: the Amish experience", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 36 Iss 4 pp. 289 - 308 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030610672055 Downloaded by University of Akron At 11:41 23 March 2015 (PT) Downloaded on: 23 March 2015, At: 11:41 (PT) References: this document contains references to 26 other documents. To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com The fulltext of this document has been downloaded 2473 times since 2006* Users who downloaded this article also downloaded: Anthony L. Patti, (2006),"Economic clusters and the supply chain: a case study", Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Vol. 11 Iss 3 pp. 266-270 http:// dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540610662176 Vichuda Nui Polatoglu, (2007),"Strategies that work – the case of an e-retailer in an emerging market", International Journal of Emerging Markets, Vol. 2 Iss 4 pp. 395-405 http:// dx.doi.org/10.1108/17468800710824536 Amit Sachan, Subhash Datta, (2005),"Review of supply chain management and logistics research", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 35 Iss 9 pp. 664-705 http://...
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...Indonesia Economic Development Jakarta: Coordinating Ministry For Economic Affairs, 2011 212 pages; 28 x 30 cm ISBN 978-979-3754-14-7 Masterplan aCCeleratIOn anD eXpansIOn OF InDOnesIa eCOnOMIC DeVelOpMent 2011-2025 Coordinating Ministry For Economic Affairs Republic of Indonesia 6 Masterplan P3EI Abstract Doc. Astra Otoparts Doc. Wijaya Karya Doc. Wijaya Karya Table of Contents Preface from The President of Republic of Indonesia Abstract Historical Breakthrough in the Making of MP3EI 1. The Self-Sufficient, Advanced, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia A. Preface B. Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia Economic Development C. Indonesia’s Position Within The Regional and Global Dynamics D. Indonesia’s Potential and Challenges E. Acceleration of Economic Transformation - A New Way of Working (Not Business as Usual) F. MP3EI - An Integral Part of National Development Planning G. Framework Design of MP3EI 8 10 11 13 14 15 15 17 20 23 24 27 28 31 33 39 2. Basic Principles, Prerequisites for Success and Main Strategies of MP3EI A. Basic Principles and Prerequisites for Successful Implementation of MP3EI B. Improving Regional Economic Potential Through The Development of...
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...1/22/07 3:37 PM Page i RP OS T ElletFM.qxp THE DO N OT C OP YO CASE STUDY HANDBOOK 1/22/07 3:37 PM Page ii DO N OT C OP YO RP OS T ElletFM.qxp 1/22/07 3:37 PM Page iii RP OS T ElletFM.qxp YO THE OP CASE STUDY HANDBOOK How to Read, Discuss, and OT C Write Persuasively About Cases DO N William Ellet Harvard Business School Press Boston, Massachusetts 1/22/07 3:37 PM Page iv RP OS T ElletFM.qxp Copyright 2007 William Ellet YO All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America 11 10 09 08 07 5 4 3 2 1 OP No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior permission of the publisher. Requests for permission should be directed to permissions@hbsp.harvard.edu, or mailed to Permissions, Harvard Business School Publishing, 60 Harvard Way, Boston, Massachusetts 02163. The copyright on each case in this book unless otherwise noted is held by the President and Fellows of Harvard College and they are published herein by express permission. Permission requests to use individual Harvard copyrighted cases should be directed to permissions@hbsp.harvard.edu, or mailed to the Permissions Editor, Harvard Business School Publishing, 60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163. OT C Case material of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration is made possible by the...
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...THE ON OT C OP YO CASE STUDY HANDBOOK RP OS T ON OP YO RP OT C OS T THE ON OT C Write Persuasively About Cases OP CASE STUDY HANDBOOK How to Read, Discuss, and William Ellet Harvard Business School Press Boston, Massachusetts YO RP OS T Copyright 2007 William Ellet All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America 11 10 09 08 07 5 4 3 2 1 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior permission of the publisher. Requests for permission should be directed to permissions@hbsp.harvard.edu, or mailed to Permissions, Harvard Business School Publishing, 60 Harvard Way, Boston, Massachusetts 02163. The copyright on each case in this book unless otherwise noted is held by the President and Fellows of Harvard College and they are published herein by express permission. Permission requests to use individual Harvard copyrighted cases should be directed to permissions@hbsp.harvard.edu, or mailed to the Permissions Editor, Harvard Business School Publishing, 60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163. ON OT C Case material of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration is made possible by the cooperation of business firms and other organizations which may wish to remain anonymous by having names, quantities, and other...
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...Divine Word University Faculty of Business and Informatics Business Studies Department Name: Brian Tugah Subject: BS 424: International Management Topic: Understanding the International Business Environment Lecturer: Tabian Ambang Why International Businesses are expanding their operations into less-developed countries? Today, the world is becoming smaller and smaller and it is more now like a one community. The force behind how the world is going today is because of technology and globalization. Rapid changes in technology have caused communication to be faster through internet, email and telecommunications. Through technology, faster means of transportation has also been developed. Globalization on the other hand is breaking cultural, political, social and country boundaries which presents opportunities for international businesses to go global, thus weaving national economies together (McFarlin &Sweeney, 2003). To continue, this essay is going to outline some factors on why international businesses are moving into and establishing and carrying out their business operations in less- developed countries. The reasons or factors given in this essay are from my own view, but I am supporting them with case studies and some other reasons from different authors. For a start, I believe that the reason why international businesses expand to other parts of the world outside of their domestic environment, especially to less developed countries is because of two...
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...China’s Global Business Plan Team Memners MGT/448 January 22, 2012 Professor China’s Global Business Plan In week five Team C has to prepare a final global business plan paper for the venture in China. The team first had to summarize the findings from the previous team assignments. After summarizing the team had to integrate the week five assignment with the work that had been turned in previously. The team paper for week five included the rationale the team used for choosing the target country. The team also had to determine the marketing mix that was specific to the selected global product and give an explanation why this mix was chosen. A marketing plan was prepared that addressed product modification, pricing, promotional programs, distribution channels, and e-business in the chosen country. The paper will include market indicators and trends for the product. A financial overview for the global venture will be given, which includes a chart for the general budget and an explanation of how the company will deal with the foreign exchange risk. The company will have to identify potential domestic and international sources for funding the venture, and the team will identify two possible financial institutions within the chosen region. In the paper a description of the degree at which the organization will operate as a centralized versus decentralized organization, and a chain of command chart will illustrate how information is passed from the field to senior management...
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...1.0 Content No | Detail | Page | 1.0 | Content | 1 | 2.0 | Task 1 | 2 – 4 | 3.0 | Task 2 | 5 – 6 | 4.0 | Task 3 | 7 – 10 | 5.0 | Task 4 | 11 – 15 | 6.0 | Task 5 | 16 – 17 | 7.0 | Reference | 18 | 8.0 | Coursework | 19 – 25 | 2.0 Task 1 2.1 The various advantages and disadvantages Multinational firms is the firm that their businesses that conduct operations and sell to customers in multiple countries. Obviously, multinational corporations can provide developing countries with critical financial infrastructure for economic and social development. But, these may also bring with them relaxed codes of ethical conduct that serve to exploit the neediness of developing nations, rather than to provide the critical support necessary for countrywide economic and social development. When a multinational invests in a host country, the scale of the investment (given the size of the firms) is likely to be significant. Indeed governments will often offer incentives to firms in the form of grants, subsidies and tax breaks to attract investment into their countries. This foreign direct investment (FDI) will have advantages and disadvantages for the host country. There are some advantages while facing the multinational corporation. One of the primary advantages that multinational companies enjoy over companies that limit their operations to smaller geographical regions is that they have a larger pool of potential customers. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration...
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...company's profits 2) Manufacturing companies usually have three types of inventory. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 LO: 2-1 EOC: E2-1 AACSB: Reflective Thinking Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 3) Retailers sell their products to consumers. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 LO: 2-1 EOC: E2-1 AACSB: Reflective Thinking Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 4) Merchandising companies include both wholesalers and retailers. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 LO: 2-1 EOC: S2-1 AACSB: Reflective Thinking Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 5) All companies have the same types of inventories. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 LO: 2-1 EOC: S2-2 AACSB: Reflective Thinking Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 6) Only manufacturing companies have finished goods inventory. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 LO: 2-1 EOC: S2-2 AACSB: Reflective Thinking Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 7) Which of the following are merchandising companies? A) Manufacturers B) Retailers C)...
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...AIC REPORT Australian Council of Recycling TechClinics Summary Report “How can we document and recognise best practice in the Australian recycling industry?” July 2012 ACOR TechClinics Summary Report July 2012 REVISION HISTORY Client: Proposal: Prepared by: Contact Details: Ph: Email: Prepared For: Version: Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) ACOR TechClinics Summary Report The Australian Institute for Commercialisaton Sean Smith 07 3364 0602 sean.smith@ausicom.com Grant Musgrove 1.0 Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne | Adelaide | Cairns | Gold Coast | Rockhampton a: Head Office 33 McKechnie Drive, Eight Mile Plains, QLD 4113 p: PO Box 4012, Eight Mile Plains, QLD 4113 t: 1300 364 739 f: +61 7 3364 0786 w: www.ausicom.com ABN 84 076 854 638 www.ausicom.com ACOR TechClinics Summary Report July 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 EVENT SUMMARY 1.1 TechClinic® Objectives 1.2 About TechClinics 1.3 TechClinic® Agenda 1.4 The Australian Recycling Industry Value Chain 2.0 EXPERT PRESENTATIONS 2.1 ACOR TechClinics Introduction 2.2 Queensland Case Study – Used Lube Oil Recycling 2.3 South Australia Case Study – Best Practice Process 2.1 New South Wales Case Study – Industrial Ecology 2.2 ACCC and Industry Codes of Conduct 3.0 TECHCLINIC® WORKSHOPS 3.1 What are the Opportunities for the Australian Recycling Industry? 3.2 Issues and Constraints 3.3 Needs – Brainstorming Best Practice Criteria 3.3.1 Brainstorming Best Practice Criteria 3.3.2 Brainstorming and...
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