...------------------------------------------------- MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Sanjiv Sidhu FROM: Mr. Emmanuel Morin SUBJECT: Potential strategic threats, new IT developments, improved vision ------------------------------------------------- DATE: 10/16/12 INTRODUCTION i2 Technologies currently has a strong position in the industry market, excelling in innovation, industry knowledge, and IT methodology. Yet, there are strong potential threats in the form of IT development that can weaken i2’s position in the future. This memo proposes potential strategic threats that may develop over the next decade and key IT developments that may be overlooked. This memo also suggests an improved vision regarding the future business path of i2 Technologies. PROPOSED STRATEGIC THREAT One of the key strategic threats i2 may face in the next decade is the IT development of its competitors. SAP’s ERP, for example, is currently the leading competitor for i2. Although ERP’s focus is different to i2’s supply chain planning, SAP has the capability and the resources to expand its services to match SPC. This expansion can significantly reduce i2’s market share. It is important that i2 leverages its differentiation strategy within the SCM optimization to prevent competitors from increasing in market power. KEY IT FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS OVERLOOKED Technology is always changing and companies are finding new ways to make their operations...
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...The Investment Proposal In early January of 2013, Manuel Pena, a venture capitalist, was attending a presentation conducted by two brothers- Dr. Adya Bharat and Dr. Sidhu Bharat- in New York City. Mannuel had been invited to the meeting by Sydney Smithers, a friend of his who knew he’d been actively looking for small businesses in which to invest. Sydney, a fellow Canadian, owned two businesses: one was a nursing home and the other, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), sold medical supplies for elderly people, including such items as walkers, canes, and special toilet seats. Sydney and the Bharat brothers were hoping Manuel would agree to invest $100,000 in their business proposition. Sydney had gotten to know Adya while they were graduate students together at a major Canadian university. Adya had earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience there, and when he subsequently obtained work with a company that developed artificial human organs, he moved to New York, where its research facility was located. He was later joined there by his brother, Sidhu, who’d recently completed a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering and had gotten a job building mathematical models for a big drug company in the city. His models amalgamated statistics on patient responses to a range of drugs so that doctors could better achieve their clinical intent when prescribing medication. All three had since come together with the idea of providing an integrated medical service. Their original plan had been to target...
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...VARK Analysis Paper Rachael Sprague Grand Canyon University: NRS – 429V Family Centered Health Promotion July 5th, 2015 Analysis of Learning Styles Learning styles of individual students vary and as a consequence, learning needs also change from each student to the next (Liew, Sidhu, & Barua, 2015). The “styles” for learning that are widely adopted include the Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinesthetic (VARK) model, developed by Fleming and Mills (1992) include Visual (V), Auditory (A), Read/Write (R) and Kinaesthetic (K) types of learning approaches. The Visual (V) learner learns best by the use of information by visual means (using of charts, mindmaps, and other visual aids). The Auditory (A) learner understands best by hearing the information. The Read/Write (R) learner learns best when the information is shown in written word or displayed. The Kinaesthetic (K) learner learns best with practice or simulation (Liew, Sidhu, & Barua, 2015). In the past, institutional study methods were confined to lectures and self-study. A major part of education depended upon lectures. Information technology had widely changed the modes available related to knowledge acquirements for 21st century students. With a variety of educational aids available these days, it is important to identify the most efficient way to complement and deliver knowledge in order to help the students to become exceptional learners. In this way they can become the best students possible. Types of Learning ...
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... yaar anmule , dhol remix ( sheery mann ) tere darshan di bhukh na kalje ( amrinder gill) julfa de naag ( master salim) suhe suhe cherrey waliya ( nachatar gill) de de gehra ( hostal) saddi gali ( tanu weds manu) aaya main gadi mod ke ( jazzy b) maharajs ( jazzy b) maag 2 +naag(jazzy b ) kabootri (babbu mann) back back ke (jazzy b ) ik tera hasna marda (jazzy b) churiyan (jelly) rumal (jelly) fatto (daljit) daaru na peenda hove (amrinder gill) billo nack nach ke ( geeta zaildar) aajo jihne nachna ( jazzy b ) nai reesa punjabio (jassi sidhu) rahhe rahhe jaan waliye ( jassi sidhu) mitraan da naam chalda ( harjit harman) pyaar bada karda gabhroo(honey singh) aaj fir kithey chali a moorni banke (punjabi mc) chardi kalla ( sukhshinder shinda) photo rakh ke kitab vich teri (miss pooja) chandi diyan jhanjhra (miss pooja) mera mahi tu patya ( lehmber and miss pooja) rehsmi rumal vargi ( miss pooja) anarkali disco chali jalebi bai aaj nahi te nachna te fir kado nachana ( malkit...
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...Harsha Bhogle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search | This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2012) | Harsha Bhogle | Harsha Bhogle walks for Manish Malhotra & Shaina NC's show for CPAA | Born | (1961-07-19) 19 July 1961 (age 51) Hyderabad, India | Occupation | TV Commentator/Presenter | Spouse | Anita | Children | Chinmay and Satchit | Harsha Bhogle (born 19 July 1961) is an Indian cricket commentator and journalist. He was born in a Marathi speaking family in Hyderabad. Bhogle has recently become a freelance TV presenter. Contents [hide] * 1 Early life * 2 Career * 3 Personality * 4 Books * 5 Personal life * 6 References * 7 External links | [edit] Early life Harsha Bhogle is the son of A. D. Bhogle, a professor of French, and Shalini Bhogle, a professor of psychology. He went to Hyderabad Public School, then studied chemical engineering at Osmania University in Hyderabad. He did his post graduate program PGPM at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. After post graduation, he joined an advertising agency and worked there for two years before moving on to another two year stint in a sports management company. [edit] Career Bhogle began his career as a commentator at the age of 19 with All India Radio, while living in Hyderabad. In 1991-92, he became...
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...Question No. 1: Who can benefit from a will? INTRODUCTION A will is basically a document formally executed according to the statutory requirements of Wills Act. It is an effective instrument to arrange a person’s estate where it enable a person to settle his assets for his loved one. By making a will, it also enable a person to effectively direct the management and distribution of his assets. In Malaysia, the law on will is governed by Wills Act 1959. Section 2 of Wills Act 1959 provided the definition of will which stated that “will” means a declaration intended to have legal effect of the intentions of a testator with respect to his property or other matters which he desires to be carried into effect after his death and includes a testament, a codicil and an appointment by will or by writing in the nature of a will in exercise of a power and also a disposition by will or testament of the guardianship, custody and tuition of any child. [1] However, it is not apply to Muslim as mentioned in Section 2 (2) which stated that this Act shall not apply to the wills of persons professing the religion of Islam whose testamentary powers shall remain unaffected by anything in this Act contained. The terms that are used in a will are as follows: (i) Testator, the person who making the will and he must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and of sound mind unless he is a soldier in actual military service or a mariner or seaman at sea. ii) Executor (for male)...
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...300–500 words; Part 2 400–600 words Required resources • • • • Module 1 and the first topic of Module 2. Any notes you took from the Module 1 readings. Assignment 1 Reading Summary Chart. This can be found in the Assessment tab, Assignment 1 page, below assignment 1 link. The Module 1 readings (all found in Module 1 Learning Strategies and Techniques) Hock, R. R. (2013). Forty studies that changed psychology: Explorations into the history of psychological research (7th ed.). Retrieved from http://www.edmondschools.net/Portals/3/docs/Terri_McGill/READMultiple%20Intell.pdf Mobbs, R. (2003). Honey and Mumford learning styles. Retrieved from http://www.le.ac.uk/users/rjm1/etutor/resources/learningtheories/honeymumford.html Sidhu, A. (n.d.). VARK learning style. Retrieved from http://futurehumanevolution.com/vark-learning-style Form atting your assignm ent • • • • The first page is the title page; this includes the title of the assignment, the assignment number, your name and student number, the due date, course name and course code. A footer on every page including the file name (an identifier e.g. TSS444_A1_JoeSmith), your name (if not included in the file name), your student number and the page number. Use 1.5 line spacing 12pt Arial font. Headings use 14pt Arial font. 1 • • • Add a word count at the end of each section (Part 1 and Part 2). This is the...
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...Retention: Deciding to Act In the application study at the end of chapter fourteen, Heneman and Judge (2009) speak of a case pertaining to acting on a plan of retention. Wally Wheelspoke is the owner of a full-service and high-tech car wash company named Wally’s Wonder Wash (WWW), which is located in a Midwestern city populated by approximately 200,000 people with four facilities within the city. His plans are to add more facilities within the next two years. Wally’s major competitors are two other full-service car washes owned by different owners and three automatic facilities owned by the same owners. Wally’s strategy is to supply high-quality car washes and car detailing through competitive prices with a focus on the customers. To stand out from the competition, the attendants are required to ask customers to personally inspect the vehicle to ensure that it was satisfactorily cleaned. WWW’s operates seven days a week from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wally has no HR training, but is aware that he needs to hire and retain the best for this job and his future plans. Full-time employees are the primary focus, but part-time employees will be helpful during peak hours and the summer season. These employees will be filling the positions of washer and detailer. Currently, WWW has 70 attendants and 20 customer service specialists; along with a manager at each facility. Each position has been filled by using the promotion-from-within method. However, Wally is unsure if this method...
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...Hybrid Cars Hybrid Cars “Some hybrid cars are ahead of our current times. Others tend to turn heads because of their cut and dry appearance as they travel the streets. Either way, they are becoming increasingly popular. Many drivers have decided that hybrid cars are more adept because of their fuel efficiency and their ability to conserve our environment. Others appreciate the savings at the pump and admire the convenience of filling up less often” (Hewitt, Lyons, Suchocki, & Yeh, 2007). So which hybrid cars have the best technology, manufacturing, price, and impact on our environment? According to Kelley Blue Book, as of June 2012, the highest consumer rated hybrids are listed below along with their scores: 1. 2012 Toyota Prius C 9.7 / 10 2. 2011 BMW X6 9.5 / 10 3. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 9.4 / 10 4. 2011 Lincoln MKZ 9.2 / 10 5. 2011 Honda CR-Z 9.2 / 10 (Listing provided by Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, 2012) “The 2012 Toyota Prius C is the number one choice of consumers. The biggest advantages begin with the low starting price below $20,000. It has an augmented body and great battery and powertrain position. It is great for fuel economy as it allows better than 50 miles per gallon. The size of this vehicle is also admirable because it is convenient when trying to find a place to park. The gas engine is conjoined with an electric motor and the system also holds braking energy in a nickel metal hydride battery...
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...Global Business Cultural Analysis: Germany Shelly Lynch Liberty University BUSI 604: International Business December 12, 2014 Abstract This Global business cultural analysis of Germany emphasize on the German culture, on the business environment with in the country. In this analysis you will find that the elements and dimensions of Germans culture is observed, an assessment on Germany business verses U.S. businesses and why the U.S states like to do business with Germany. This analysis will also emphasize on Germany’s education system along with their financial system as well. Global Business Cultural Analysis: Germany When it comes to popular European countries Germany is one of the most popular. Germany has numerous small businesses throughout the country opposed to large corporate businesses. When it comes to doing business in Germany it comes easy to some and others find it harder to do business in Germany. The culture in Germany is very different than the culture in the United States. Germany is popular for its beer, foreign cars, and for discovering insulin. Germany’s Interesting Facts Germany became a country in 1871, they are one of the largest consumers of alcohol (beer) having over 1250 breweries, there are 414 zoos registered in Germany. Germans discovered many things and one of them being insulin. In 1916 during WW1 Germany implemented daylight savings time. Germany also has the tallest church in the world (Ulm Cathedral 530 feet high) General Description of...
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...“Historical Context” Supreet Sidhu (Manzanillo group) It was little difficult for me to decide about which piece of art I should write because most of the art pieces in this book are very beautiful, interesting and unique. I wanted to write about a building, after looking at many interesting and unique building, I decided to write about Kandariya Mahadeva temple located in Madhya Pradesh, India. Kandariya Mahadeva temple is a religious building made for Hindu’s. Hinduism has been practiced as far back as 1000 BCE. Kandariya Mahadeva is one of the tallest and largest temples. This temple is the only surviving temple at the site of Khajuraha. Kandariya Mahadeva temple was made between 1017-1029 CE whereas its construction is dated to the period from 1025-1050AD. “Hindus see their temple as cosmic mountains linked between heaven and earth.” Hindus take their religious temple very seriously. The history for the Indian temples, majority of the Hindu temple in north and central India were built between the Gupta period that is between 300-700 CE and in the 1100’s. This temple is located in Khajuraho, Khajuraho are considered among the highpoints of classical Hindu architecture in the northern style. “Chandella kings, who ruled this area of central India between 950-1050CE, built Kandariya Mahadeva.” Kandriya Mahadeva temple and many other temples like this were carved out of living rock and freestanding stone temples evolved gradually after that. “Western style arches and vaults...
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...Rothaermel Exercise Discussion Question 1.1: The implementations and concept behind a firm’s business strategy and business model both depict two separate structural dimensions. However, these important elements of organizational designs are strongly intertwined. In fact, the goal of increasing the brand’s value will not be realized in the absence of the other. According to Chun & Lee (2013), an effective business model framework shapes the fundamental structure of the business as a whole. In contrast, strategy deals with the method in which the model can increase the firm’s ability to build and sustain competitive advantage. Business models illustrate how an organization is structured to maximize its resources towards gaining profits. It is evident then that the business model is entirely separate from the drive to engage the competitors inside a specific target market. Nevertheless, the effort to find relevance among consumers—highly complex and deeply influenced by the current societal needs, wants, and demands—an effectual business strategy must be engaged (Rothaermel, 2013). The business strategy describes how the company will engage competitors, recognize segment, and take action base on market behavior. Strategies carry a unique method of how businesses in the same market compete to win consumers. The main agenda behind business models is to structure the most fundamental design to build a solid starting point for strategic actions. Both aspects of...
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...CENTENNIAL COLLEGE ASSIGNMENT ON WHOLE FOODS MARKET MGMT 702-102 January 28, 2015 SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY: PROF. JAMES FARMER HARNEET K SIDHU . (300801662) Question 1- Are there any particular strategic reasons for Whole Foods Market to use large scale (large square footage) stores to sell organic and natural foods? Answer- The whole Food Market (WFM) was founded in 1980. It produces natural and organic food. WFM is the leader in natural and organic foods. It offers high quality, least processed food available. In 1991 the strategy of WFM is to expand through opening new stores and to increase the size of their stores. From 2002 to 2006 they decided to open 10 to 15 bigger store in metropolitan areas each year. The reason why WFM use large scale stores to sell organic and natural foods are : * To avoid the customers traffic in the store. * The strategy of the WFM is to increase the visibility and to increase the parking area. * Management believed that the extensive and attractive displays of fresh produce sea foods, meats and house made sausages, baked goods in its...
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...742 Latham Road Dear Mr. Sidhu, Our travel and tourism class wants you to organise a special end of year trip. We all have voted for various destinations. The highest numbers of votes were for Spain. I’m sure that you already know that this special school trip will increase our knowledge. The price for this trip would be a reasonable price. We can use the euro star to travel to Spain because each ticket only costs £25. This is the cheapest and fastest way to reach our destination. Parents would send their children because it costs less than a ski trip because they cost over £500. The school trip will turnaround our class to ensure that we get the best results in the UK. We may be the school in the UK achieving a pass rate more than 95%; this can make the head teacher proud of you because you’re making everyone reach there maximum potential. Statistics show that the schools that rarely take their students on trips fail. We have records of more than 30% are failing the subject because they aren’t inspired. Will you make our dream come true? I’m sure that you want us to visit Spain because most of our class haven’t been to a foreign country. This is one and only lifetime chance to go on this school trip, because next year we are all going to different colleges. We will never forget this trip because we will experience...
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...OITS Assignment Report Group F2 OTISLINE Group Members Shirsho Biswas (0344/48) Shridhar Jaiswal (0347/48) Shubhkarman Singh Sidhu (0350/48) Q1. What might be the motivation for Otis to launch this project? Ans. The elevator service business alone was $2 billion, which was almost twice that of product sales. Also it was a more stable market than the product sales market. It was essential that this part of the business ran as effectively and efficiently as possible. Customer call-back responsiveness was the main factor on which this business depended. Earlier, when they used commercial answering services to attend non-primetime calls, the quality of service varied greatly since the answering services did not have the same motivation as the company to provide a fast response to the customer. NAO had earlier calculated that reducing call-backs for each installed elevator, by one a year, the company would save $5million annually. By launching OTISLINE, OTIS expected to improve the responsiveness and quality of their call-back service significantly, and thus saving a significant amount of money and increasing their share of the highly profitable elevator service business. Q2. How was value created in the product? Ans. OTISLINE created strong value for the company. It provided a real competitive advantage to OTIS with its ability to collapse both distance and time, providing in faster responses to customers and better maintenance procedures. The marketing services improved...
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