...GLOBAL SOURCING Strategic Soucing at Whirpool China Finding the ideal supplier CASE ANALYSIS Assignment 1 STRATEGIC SOURCING AT WHIRLPOOL CHINA FINDING THE IDEAL SUPPLIER CASE ANALYSIS 1. What are the key problem areas for Whirlpool? Finding the right supplier. 2. What is the importance of strategic sourcing? Sourcing the right components is the first step in launching the new product. 3. What are the pros and cons of Whirlpool’s global sourcing strategies? Cons: Payment terms. Pros: To avoid delays in launching the new product. 4. How are suppliers identified, evaluated and selected? It was necessary to define the commodity and allocate responsibilities and resources through co-ordination of global and regional activities. Using the Sourcing Strategy Development (SSD) process in 4 steps: Step 1: internal analysis, identified and prioritized the process –partner requirements, then evaluated the performance of the existing supply base and reviewed the existing supply base, it also identify the switching costs. Step 2: external analysis, which includes analysing the supplier industry and competitors and evaluating competitor performance and strategies. The evaluation process makes use of SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threat). Step 3: strategy development, is to analyse the competitiveness and their financial impact. Preliminary negotiations could be carried out, a suitable strategy and suppliers should be selected and...
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...09/04/2012 Unit 10 Analysis 1: Repair shop The pros of this approach is that the user will be able to keep all his personal information like pictures, documents and videos, and the user is going to be able to use the computer as before. This approach is easier for the company that is doing the format because is a simple way to get rid of any malware in the system. The cons of this approach is that the user is going to lose every application that was installed in the system, the user is going to have to install all the programs that they need to get the same use of the computer as before. This can take a very long time because most of the programs that a normal user needs takes time to get installed in the computer back again, this is without counting the time that you spend to download the program, or even worst if you have to buy the programs again. The user who brings in the brand new computer to the shop is not going to be very much affected because he/she haven’t installed a lot of programs and they haven’t store a lot of documents and personal information yet. But in the case of the business professional, the student, the author and the graphic designer are going to be very affected with the approach of this shop, because all these types of user need to have programs like the whole Microsoft Office and some other applications and programs like AutoCAD, in the case of the graphic designer, and they are going to have to spend all the time to install the programs that...
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...Week 2 – Cast Study 1 Robert Dickens Dr. Romy Lu 0001VA016-1138-001 – Advanced Computer Architecture 20 October 2013 Digipos is a company that provides infrastructure solutions specifically tailored to retail oriented companies. Digipos provides a wide range of hardware platforms that include displays, mobile ecommerce solutions, systems, software, and even third party integration solutions. Digipos traditionally recommend that their clients perform a hardware upgrade every five to seven years. This hardware upgrade usually required a complete hardware change which would require a system outage as the old systems are pulled out and the new systems are put in place. This is definitely quite a task to accomplish that can introduce several critical problems. Typically, a hardware replacement requires a “burn-in” period to ensure that the hardware electronics are all stable and not going to fail. Typically this is done before the product is shipped to the client but isn’t always followed and may have to be done on site which would require a risky period of time where their equipment could very possibly fail. Another point of concern is the software and processes that run on the system might have a conflict with the new hardware, but again, this should be fully tested in a lab environment at DigiPos rather than on site at the client’s location. DigiPos decided that these outages were impacting their customers...
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...but no performance increase. When both performance and reliability are needed, there is the option for a RAID 10 configuration. To configure a RAID 10 array, you need four drives, stripe the data on all four drives and mirror two against two. This RAID configuration allows you to get about double the performance and capacity of an individual drive, and you can lose up two drives without losing any data. 3. 3 topics mentioned in the video. * The meaning of RAID * Pros and cons of RAID configurations * How to configure RAID 4. 3 terms used in the video and their definitions. * Data striping: The technique of segmenting logically sequential data, such as a file. * RAID: Data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drive components into a single logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy, performance improvement, or both. * RAID Controller: A hardware device or software program used to manage hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs) in a computer or storage array so they work as a logical...
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...cabinets. One phone in particular that is great for business is the iPhone 5. While this phone is one of the most expensive on the market, it will be well worth it. The iPhone 5 serves as a phone, camera, video camera, GPS, iPod, and web browser. In addition, the number of applications that can be downloaded on this device is limitless. The iPhone 5 has presentation and spreadsheet capabilities. Letters, flyers, and cards can also be created on the iPhone 5. Ultrabook is a type of laptop that is the latest in technology and great for business. While it can be great to carry around because of its light weight, it is also capable of running for 10 hours on charge, which is great for part and full-time business workers at Party Plates. The SSD drive runs much faster and allows quick access to programs and information. In addition, manageability of applications with the latest processor that was built for business can help get the...
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...have the Window 8 OS, but there are not details about its release date or price details. 2. When Intel high-end CPUs Hits Market: At CES 2012 Intel was mum about its next generation of CPUs which are dubbed as Ivy Bridge. We hope that even if there is a short delay the Intel's higher-end third generation Core i series of CPUs will become a standard in all new desktops and laptops before this Christmas. The history of market trends shows that there will be a lot of improved mainstream parts in the market after the Intel’s high-end CPU hit the stores. 3. A Refresh to MacBook and Mac Pro: From the past three we haven’t seen any change in MacBook Pros design and we surely expect a refreshed model of MacBook from Apple this year. With the new Intel high-end processors we can dream of a slimmer and more powerful Pro model or a hybrid of Pro and Air is also a possibility. It’s for sure that there will be a major update in MacBook Air as Apple will be having the idea of how Intel’s Ivy Bridge processor will make the ultrabooks grab more market pie. 4. The Buzz of Ultrabooks: 2012 is going to the year of ultrabook, these evolved forms of laptops which calls themselves as ultrabooks are the trend setters of this year. These laptops are sleek, speedy and light weight; some of them carry the Intel patented tag...
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...CHAPTER 1 ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION This chapter tackles about the company background, including its history, vision, mission, goals, and organizational plan. It briefly describes the view of business organization and ICT situation. Also, a proposed strategic plan has been given a glimpse, in account to the company concerns and information systems covered. Company Background * HISTORY 2Peng Internet Café started to operate last April 2008 at Dahlia St. Phase 1, Garden Villas, Santa Rosa Laguna. It was established by Christopher V. de Leon and his wife. The computer shop started with 2 PCs under the stair case in their own house. At first, this serves as their family business and a source of income only. Their capital was only P1, 500 for the computers and used Smart Wireless Internet Connection. They then bought 4 units of second hand Pentium 4 computers. Later, they decided to sell all the computer units and added another capital to invest for 9 brand new PCs. This June 2014, they expanded their business and moved to Savemore Garden Villas 3, owning 38 brand new computers costing for about P25, 000 per unit. * VISION To expand the business and to teach others to invest in the new generation. * MISSION To build a gaming community and to show that gaming does not make gamers a violent people. * STRATEGIC PLAN (Goals) 2Peng’s number on goal is to be the first computer and to be the leading computer shop in Garden Villas 3. To achieve this...
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...| MKT 382 Pricing/Channels | | Fall, 2011Course Unique # 05135 (9:30 a.m.) | Professor Kate Mackie, Ph.D. Office CBA 5.176 M (behind Executive Education, past Communications Office) Office Hours Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1:00-2:30, and by appointment Phone 512-288-3115 (Cell phone – feel free to call any day before 9 p.m.) E-Mail Kate.Mackie@mccombs.utexas.edu Skype katemackietx Course Web Page via Blackboard ------------------------------------------------- Teaching Assistants Dave Isquick (David.Isquick@mba12.mccombs.utexas.edu ) Course Objectives The primary objectives of this course are to: a) advance your understanding of concepts and tools useful in the analysis and development of pricing and distribution strategy, and b) help you develop skills and gain experience in formulating these strategies. Learning methods The course uses (a) individual and team assignments with field work, (b) case study briefs and discussions (c) lectures and discussions of readings, (d) guest speakers, and (e) a pricing simulation. The classroom environment will be very interactive, so prepare to get involved. Students come from a variety of backgrounds with a large and diverse base of knowledge and experience. Therefore, the primary role of the professor will be to facilitate discussions that bring out pertinent issues and to better frame the analyses of these issues. Required materials Case Packet: ...
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...Performance Tuning Guidelines for Windows Server 2012 April 12, 2013 Abstract This guide describes important tuning parameters and settings that you can adjust to improve the performance and energy efficiency of the Windows Server 2012 operating system. It describes each setting and its potential effect to help you make an informed decision about its relevance to your system, workload, and performance goals. The guide is for information technology (IT) professionals and system administrators who need to tune the performance of a server that is running Windows Server 2012. For the most current version of this guide, see Performance Tuning Guidelines for Windows Server 2012. ------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: This document is provided “as-is”. Information and views expressed in this document, including URL and other Internet website references, may change without notice. Some information relates to pre-released product which may be substantially modified before it’s commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. You bear the risk of using it. ------------------------------------------------- Some examples depicted herein are provided for illustration only and are fictitious. No real association or connection is intended or should be inferred. ------------------------------------------------- This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual...
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...|[pic] |BA 388T Strategic management | | |Section 02310 | | |SPRING 2014 | Professor Stephen E. Courter Class Time and Location 9:30 -11:00 am GSB 3.106 Office CBA 3.236 Office Hours Mondays 10:30-11:30 am and Thursdays 1:00-2:30 pm Also By Appointment Phone 512-232-3441 E-Mail Steve.Courter@Mccombs.utexas.edu Course Web Page via Blackboard Teaching Assistant Vanessa Gonzales Vanessa.Gonzales@mba14.mccombs.utexas.edu Course Objectives The traditional purpose of this course is to help you integrate your knowledge of the functional areas of business into a holistic view of the firm and thereby determine and execute proper business level and corporate strategies. Additionally, the field of strategic management has developed a number of concepts and models unique to a general management view, and designed to provide the tools to analyze the firm and its environment. A second purpose of the course will be to digest this body of knowledge, and explore real life situations in applying its...
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...you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other. Welcome to your MacBook Pro. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. Help Center facetime Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays. Help Center thunderbolt MacBook Pro Click anywhere Pinch to zoom Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to control your Mac. Help Center gestures OS X Lion www.apple.com/macosx Mission Control A bird’s-eye view of what’s running on your Mac. Help Center mission control Launchpad Instant access to all your apps in one place. Help Center launchpad Full screen Make apps full screen with a click. Help Center full screen Mac App Store The best way to discover and download Mac apps. Help Center mac app store H EL LO F R O M A C UP Mail Group your messages by conversations. Help Center mail C E R T I N O, iPhoto Organize, edit, and share your photos. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Turn home videos into home blockbusters. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create greatsounding songs with ease. GarageBand Help record Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What’s in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 20 22 24 26 30...
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...a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or likewise. To obtain permission(s) to use material from this work, please submit a written request to Pearson Education, Inc., Permissions Department, One Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458, or you may fax your request to 201-236-3290. Many of the designations by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and the publisher was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed in initial caps or all caps. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN 10: 0-13-256723-7 ISBN 13: 978-0-13-256723-7 Ta b le s e c Tion of con T e n T s 1 2 client acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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...Auditing Cases instructor resource Manual f our th e d itio n Mark S. Beasley Frank A. Buckless Steven M. Glover Douglas F. Prawitt do not coPy or redistribute Prentice hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey ta b l e s e ct ion o f co n t e n t s 1 2 client acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S o l u tionS inc lu de d in t h iS Section 1.1 Ocean Manufacturing, Inc. 3 The New Client Acceptance Decision s e ct ion Understanding the Client’s Business and assessing risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 S o l u tionS inc lu de d in t h iS Section 2.1 Your1040Return.com Evaluating eBusiness Revenue Recognition, Information Privacy, and Electronic Evidence Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2.2 2.3 2.4 Dell Computer Corporation Evaluation of Client Business Risk Flash Technologies, Inc. Asher Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Risk Analysis and Resolution of Client Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Understanding of Client’s Business Environment s e ct ion 3 Professional and ethical issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 S o l u tio nS inc lu de d in t h iS Section 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 A Day in the Life of Brent Dorsey Staff Auditor Professional Pressures Nathan Johnson’s Rental Car Reimbursement Solving Ethical Dilemmas–Should...
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...5. Conclusion 23 5.1. Fundamental defect in the euro area – The impossible of independent monetary policy worsen the Economic Crisis of Europe. 23 5.2 Fundamental defect in the euro area – The Eurozone, which was established without financial alliance makes the financial crisis to the banking crisis. 26 REFERNECES 28 Introduction In June, whole world paid attention to Greek economic crisis. Greece, had undergone crisis because of financial crisis from United States since 2008, has evaded a default with two times of relief loans from European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF). But Greece announced that they couldn’t pay back the loan to IMF and then implemented a referendum; pros and cons to additional relief loans. After the referendum, a negotiation of debt redemption of Greek government had been proceeded between Greece and creditors and it was concluded that Greek government would take appended loans and conduct structural reform. Why did Greece negotiate with creditors by implementing the referendum? More radically, why...
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...User Guide Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started 4 7 22 25 30 Before You Start Safety Precautions Proper Posture During Computer Use Overview Turning the Computer On and Off Chapter 2. Using the Computer 33 36 40 42 45 48 49 50 53 56 65 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard Touchpad External-type CD drive (ODD, To be purchased) Multi Card Slot (Optional) Connecting an External Display Device Connecting an External Digital Device Adjusting the Volume Wired Network Wireless Network (Optional) Using the TPM Security Device (Optional) Slim Security Slot Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade 67 68 69 71 74 75 Chapter 4. Backup/Restore 80 LCD Brightness Control Easy Settings (Optional) BIOS Setup Setting a Boot Password Changing the Boot Priority Battery Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Chapter 5. Appendix 92 93 95 97 110 111 112 114 Q&A Important Safety Information Replacement Parts and Accessories Regulatory Compliance Statements WEEE Symbol Information Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program Product Specifications Glossary 2 Chapter 1. Getting Started Before You Start 4 Safety Precautions 7 Proper Posture During Computer Use 22 Overview 25 Turning the Computer On and Off 30 Before You Start Before reading the User Guide, first check the following information. •• Optional items, some devices and software...
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