...Canada Homes Corporation Report prepared for: CHC Board of Director Prepared by: Erdell & Co., Management Consultant July 2, 2006 Executive Summary Canadian Home Corporation (CHC), a residential developer in Eastern Canada, was incorporated in 1978 and is well-known in the residential construction industry for quality and innovative design. Currently CHC is experiencing challenges in generating profitable income and meeting shareholder’s objective of annual dividends. It remains unprofitable due to rising material and labor costs, and the cyclical nature of the real estate industry. In addition, quality issues have created negative publicity that threatens the reputation of CHC. The purpose of this report is to analyze strategic and operational issues with CHC and to provide recommendations to improve the performance of the company. CHC’s external opportunities and threats that affect the company’s decision on its strategic alternatives include: increasing popularity of prefabricated housing, high demand of renovation, labor shortage, and a shortage of land available for development. In light of its internal analysis and external environment, CHC must: 1. Pursue renovation services 2. Manufacture prefabricated homes 3. Reject GH’s joint venture proposal 4. Reject rental property development proposal 5. Divest Maritimes Division To mitigate the various operational issues: 1. Declare bankruptcy for its European subsidiary ...
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...4 summaries 1) https://www.osha.gov/ US Labor Department announces final rule to improve U.S. workers' protection from the dangers of 'respirable' silica dust Updated rule amends silica exposure regulations for first time since 1971 For the first time since 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration amended silica exposure regulations. This amendment will improve workers’ protection against respirable silica dust while limiting the exposure to respirable crystalline silica. More than 600 lives annually will be saved, 900 or more cases of silicosis will be prevented, and net benefits of $7.7 billion per year will result. The final rule will also decrease lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in workers. This rule hopes to modernize worker protection in feasible and economical ways. About 4.6 million workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica. The rule consists of two standards: one written for construction and the other for general industry and maritime. Construction standards for most requirements have until June 23, 2017 and general industry and maritime have until June 23, 2018. 2) https://www.ftc.gov/ FTC Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Canadian Agency To Strengthen Cooperation on Do Not Call, Spam Enforcement In order to strengthen cross-border Do Not Call and anti-spam enforcement cooperation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications...
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...Abstract This essay examines Canada’s lumber industry, the Softwood Lumber Agreement with the US and how globalization, the industry and the agreement all play a factor in each other’s functions. This essay is not a detailed examination of Canada’s softwood lumber agreement but a generalized examination of how globalization influences and affects the lumber industry, and in turn, the softwood lumber agreement. Executive Summary Logging 200 years ago was a booming industry and started a chain reaction to building our nation. Today, technology and government regulations have changed how logs are harvested but the industry’s core function remains the same, to harvest logs for sale. Today the US is Canada’s largest lumber market, but once exports to Britain were more important. What remains the same through centuries of market fluctuations is Canada’s comparative advantage in lumber, Canada’s forests account for 10% of the world’s store. Globalization is bringing markets closer together and how this affects the lumber industry needs a closer analysis in how the lumber industry has evolved from hand falling trees to where the industry is today. Government regulations influence and control the lumber industry and this essay attempts to analyze the Softwood Lumber Agreement (its evolution, perspectives of, economic effects) and how globalization may affect future agreements. This essay also looks at globalization and the alternatives to the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Depending...
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...Executive Summary In December 2008, Martin Cook, president of Currie Road Construction Limited, a B.C. based firm, had to decide soon on the company’s expansion plan due to the anticipated economic stimulus spending in both B.C. and Texas in the coming year. The two primary alternatives are either to enter the U.S. construction industry, particularly the Texas market, or to continue the company operations within Canada. Currie owns 2.7% of the B.C. market and due to fierce competition, it is extremely difficult to gain market share. On the other hand, Texas has a bigger market with less competition. Texas Department of Transportation is approving road construction projects that worth more than $4.5 billion. With Currie’s experience and specialized techniques in road maintenance, it would have a great chance in securing sizeable market share in Texas. Moreover many companies in Texas are barred from bidding for one to two years due to price fixing and collusion, making it the perfect timing for Currie to enter the market and develop a good reputation. At the same time Currie could better utilize resources such as their specialized machinery that sits idle during the winter. Brad Carlyle, the proposed GM of the Houston operation understands the U.S. market and has important contacts within the governments and the construction industry. Cook has full confidence in Carlyle. Carlyle also indicated that due to the unemployment rate in Texas, hiring blue-collar employees would be...
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...Secur.ite Business Plan Josh Allen Quincy James Fiifi Woode Yuchen Sun Ahkeem Sealy William McKiggan Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary Company Profile Summary ……………………………………………………………………3 Market Research Summary ……………………………………………………………………3 Marketing Summary……….…………………………………………………………………….4 Finance Summary………………………………………………………………………………...4 2.0 Company Profile Goals and Objectives……………………………………………………………………………..5 Business Overview………………………………………………………………………………..5 Company History…………………………………………………………………………………5 Management………………………………………………………………………………………6 Location…………………………………………………………………………………………...6 Legal Structure…………………………………………………………………………………...6 Vision & Mission………………………………………………………………………………….6 3.0 Market Research Industry Profile & Outlook………………………………………………………………………7 Local Market……………………………………………………………………………………...8 Target Market…………………………………………………………………………………….8 Keys to Success……………………………………………………………………………………8 SWOT Analysis…………………………………………………………………………………...9 4.0 Sales & Marketing Pricing Strategy………………………………………………………………………………….10 Marketing Strategy……………………………………………………………………………...10 Positioning Statement …………………………………………………………………………..11 The Sales Process………………………………………………………………………………...11 Strategic Alliances……………………………………………………………………………….11 5.0 Operations Locations…………………………………………………………………………………………12 Legal Issues………………………………………………………………………………………12 Insurance Issues…………………………………………………………………………………13 ...
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...By: Etienne Snyman Pipeline Routes for Delivery of US North Slope Natural Gas to Lower-48 Markets Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Over-the-Top Route 1.2 Alaska Highway Route 2.0 Part 1 2.1.0 Economic Impacts of the Alaska Highway and “Over-The-Top” Routes on Various Stakeholders 2.1.1 Natural Gas Producers in Alaska 2.1.2 Natural Gas Producers in the Beaufort Sea-Mackenzie Delta 2.1.3 Mackenzie Valley Corridor Producers 2.1.4 Producers in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin 2.1.5 Producers in the Supply Regions of the Lower 48 US States 2.1.6 The Global Liquefied Natural Gas Sector 2.1.7: Natural Gas End-use Consumers 2.1.8: Pipeline Operating Companies 2.1.9: American Taxpayer Perspective of the Alaska Highway Route 2.1.10: Canadian Taxpayer Perspective of the Alaska Highway Route 2.1.11: American Taxpayer Perspective of the “Over-the-Top” Route 2.1.12: Canadian Taxpayer Perspective of the “Over-the-Top” Route 2.1.13: Aboriginal Interests 2.2.0: Potential Environmental Impacts of the Alaska Highway and the “Over-The-Top” Routes 2.2.1: Overview 2.2.2: Environmental Impacts According To The Yukon Conservation Society 2.2.3: Environmental Impacts According to CERI 2.2.4: Environmental Impacts on the Beaufort Sea and down Mackenzie Valley 2.2.5: Environmental Impacts According to the University of Alberta Western...
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...Airterm – Airport Tenancy 2011 Company Plans: International Expansion to the United States of America International Business – BBB 4M1 Submitted to Mr. Nephin June 15th, 2011 By: Emily Smiley TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 Executive Summary 2 I. Company Profile 4 The company Background Current Situation Future Plans Airterm’s Services The Firm’s Potential Principal characteristics of the Current Canadian Market Major Industry Competitors Industry Trends Rationale for Expanding Internationally II. Host Country profile 6 Potential Host Country Background Needs and Wants of Foreign Market Consumers Target Market and Existing Market Conditions Sociocultural Factors to Consider Economic Factors to Consider Government and Political Factors to Consider Legal Factors to Consider Transportation Factors to Consider Necessary Modifications to the Service Existing Competition III. Distribution and Cost Profile 10 Distribution Plan Mode of Delivery Cost Factors Development Plan IV. Conclusions...
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...The highly controversial, and much disputed issues surrounding the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline project have been under the scrutiny of American politics in recent months. A debate has ensued around national calls for the construction of infrastructure that would transport a crude oil alternative from Canada to the United States, and has rapidly gained increased exposure. This exposure can be attributed to a number of factors, but in large part rising gasoline prices and political pressures are the driving factors. Increased demand for more reliable and stable supplies of crude oil in the United States has been driven by an ailing supply of traditional heavy oil. TransCanada Corporation is a Canadian based energy company which develops and operates energy infrastructure throughout North America. The corporation finds itself at the focal point of the oil sands debate. The transnational corporation has applied for a permit to carry out a $7 billion project by the name of Keystone XL, which would allow TransCanada to construct and manage an oil transport pipeline between the United States-Canada border. The pipeline would transport crude oil produced from oil sands in Canada to oil refineries in the Texas Gulf Coast. Since the pipeline would cross international borders, the project requires the approval of the State Department in accord with Executive Order 13337. It is over this crucial point that much of the discussion has been centered. Time Magazine has dubbed oil sands “Canada’s...
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...2012 Letter of Transmittal July 1991 To Alex MacDonald President, AWC Inc. Subject: Recommendations for Compliance to Environment Regulations Dear Mr. Alex, Please find enclosed the report on the analysis of the situation AWC is facing regarding the provincial environment regulations and impacts of the options available. It also has evaluation of possible options and the recommended plan of action for AWC Inc. Sincerely Yours, Anirban Chandra Management Consultant. Summary Situation Analysis • AWC. Inc.-medium sized aluminum fabrication company, paternalistic, employee friendly with extremely committed employee base • Highly competitive market with low entry barrier • Recession in construction industry, at least to stay for three years -AWC survives on quality, price and efficiency • Canada-US trade agreement-competition in local market but US market is now accessible • New product-unique, price high volume order • Second welding line to meet the demand of the new product • Noncompliance with the Government Regulations regarding pollutions • Present welding line exposes employees to toxic products, also damaging for the environment • Recently government sensitiveness on environment related issues • Punishable offence under law with considerable probability. • Emissions systems- Exhaust systems Recirculating...
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...Group Case Report Cervus Equipment Corp: Harvesting a Future 04-75-498 Section 30 Dr. Jonathan Lee Group 1 Mohammad Abdulhamid Curtis Ficociello Matthew Lacey Dominick Niec Shirley Sumarjadi Due: March 10, 2014 ------------------------------------------------- Key Issues 1) Implementing an innovative growth strategy that can achieve expected growth, while maintaining a value based employee model. 2) Cervus’ future approach in the execution of a diversification growth strategy, in the construction and industrial equipment markets. 3) Evaluating growth potential in international markets and the vehicles present. 4) Responding to IT environmental complexities alongside available partnerships which to work with. 5) Growing products and service capabilities to clients and optimize operational requirements. ------------------------------------------------- Analysis Internal Analysis (VRINE) – Decentralization and ‘Principles over Policy’ The following VRINE analysis will determine whether Cervus’ decentralization capabilities, namely the ‘principles over policy’ approach, provide a sustainable competitive advantage. Value Empowering dealership employees to formulate and implement growth strategies have provided a substantial amount of value for Cervus. Decentralized, value-based decision making gives front-level employees the power necessary to make critical customer service decisions without referring to corporate policy or waiting for...
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...International Crossing Study (DRIC) focuses on the growing issues facing the Detroit river border crossings between Michigan and Ontario. The study outlines the impacts of increased traffic congestion and delays due to the growth of border traffic. The study also provides insight into the potential future impacts on cross-border freight activity and industries if this issue is not dealt with. Such impacts can be outlined in the 2005 report, Regional and National Economic Impact of Increasing Delay and Delay-Related Costs at the Detroit River crossings. The North American Free Trade Agreement came into effect in 1994 and solidified trade between Canada and the United States. Canada and the United States are the world’s largest...
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...INMATE INDUSTRIES JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF ALBERTA 2002 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The trend toward developing inmate industries which operate as viable businesses that compete fairly in the open market place has gained momentum over the past two decades. The history of inmate employment in Canada plays a significant part in understanding current developments in inmate industries. The earliest recorded effort to employ offenders in Canadian penitentiaries was in 1835. Since then, there has been a steady reorganization and expansion of inmate industries within Canadian federal corrections. The CORCAN Corporation was created in 1980 to serve as the production and marketing arm of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). Currently, CORCAN programs operate in over half of the federal correctional facilities across Canada, employing 4000 offenders throughout the year (CSC, 2001). CORCAN currently operates five main business lines: Agribusiness, Construction, Manufacturing, Services and Textiles. Each business line is responsible for providing services or products that range from agriculture commodities to computer data entry and data base creation services. In 1992, CORCAN was granted the title of Special Operating Agency (SOA), which provides certain organizations with the opportunity to become more productive, efficient and competitive. The move to SOA status does not represent the privatization of CORCAN, but does allow CORCAN greater control over the creation of various work programs...
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...Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 3 2. Current Business Operations 3 3. Plan to turn FHGCC into an All-year-round Facility 3 The Building 4 The Simulator 4 The Software 4 4. Strategic Focus and Plan 5 Mission 5 Goals 5 Competencies and Competitive Advantage 5 5. Situation Analysis 5 SWOT Analysis 5 Industry Analysis 6 Competitor Analysis 7 Customer Analysis and Target Markets 7 6. Marketing Program 7 Price Strategy 7 Promotion Strategy 8 7. Sales Forecast 8 8. Implementation 8 Marketing Organization 8 Marketing Activities 8 9. Evaluation 9 Appendix A – Non Member Revenue Projections 10 Appendix B – Income Statement 11 Appendix C – Golf Courses Available on E6Golf Software 13 Appendix D – Marketing Budget 14 Appendix E – Marketing/Activities Plan 2014 – 2015 15 Bibliography 16 1. Executive Summary The following plan outlines the marketing strategy and tactics for introducing virtual golf to Fox Haven Golf and Country Club (FHGCC), a golf course currently operating in High Level, AB. This is the only golf course in the High Level area, the closest other courses being in La Crete and Fort Vermillion, both over an hour’s drive from High Level. FHGCC will build and open a 10 room Virtual Golf Centre at its current location. FHGCC will target this new venture at its current membership of approximately 120, while opening its doors to new golfers and those wishing to remain active over the long winter months. 2. Current Business...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The problem at hand is a case of moral dilemma v/s financial gains. The company continuing production processes “as is” will lead to emissions that might hamper employee safety. Confirming to current environmental standards entails heavy expenditure and a negative cash flow trend. The options evolving from the case are to adopt an emission control standard (exhaust system or Recirculating filtration system) or continue operations as currently undertaken. The options have been evaluated keeping the financial implications, politico-social effects and Corporate Social Responsibility of the company in mind. Based on the evaluation, installation of the recirculating filtration system is recommended. Word count: 101 Table of Contents |Sr. no |Content |Page no | |1 |Situation Analysis |1 | |2 |Problem Statement |3 | |3 |Options |3 | |4 |Criteria for evaluation |3 | |5 |Evaluation of options ...
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...Bombardier International Business Goran Vitic, Tim Subion, Tim Dunkin, Dan Table of Contents Introduction 3 Top Two Countries 3 United States 4 United Kingdom 7 Political, Economical & Cultural 8 Political Differences 8 United States: 8 United Kingdom: 10 Economic 11 United States: 11 United Kingdom: 12 Culture 12 United States 12 United Kingdom 12 Overcoming Differences 13 United Kingdom 14 Opportunities 14 America 15 Opportunities 15 Threats 15 Conclusion 16 Executive Summary 16 Works Sited 17 Introduction Bombardier’s headquarters is located in Montréal, Canada. It is a publically traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange, traded under BBD. At the end of the fiscal year January 31, 2011, the company had posted revenues of $17.7 billion USD. Bombardier’s goal is to earn worldwide leadership in aerospace and rail transportation. The company’s mission statement successfully depicts the firm. We are committed to providing superior value and service to our customers and sustained profitability to our shareholders by investing in our people and products. We lead through innovation and outstanding product safety, efficiency and performance. Our standards are high. We define excellence and we deliver . Bombardier started with inventor and entrepreneur J. Armand Bombardier, founder in 1942 through his invention of the snowmobile. Laurent Beaudoin, the son-in-law took the reins of...
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