RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT: DELTA AIR LINE, INC. Prepared for: Delta Air Line Executives Prepared by: Olivia Wan April 16, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 STRENGTHS 1 Frequent Flier Program 1 Baggage System 2 SkyTeam 3 WEAKNESSES 3 Treatment of Delayed Passengers 3 Ticket Over-Sales 4 OPPORTUNITY 5 Entertainment 5 THREATS 5 Competition 5 Unexpected Weather 6 RECOMMENDATIONS 6 Customer Survey 7 Increase Promotions 8 Customer Service Training Program 9 CONCLUTION
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countries in our 2012 Global Retail Development Index™ (GRDI). Using 18 infrastructure, regulatory, and retail-specific variables, the Index ranks the top 10 countries by their e-commerce potential (see figure 1).1 The findings provide a wealth of information for retailers use in developing successful global e-commerce strategies and identifying emerging market investment opportunities (see sidebar: About the Study).2 [pic] E-Commerce: A Ripe Growth Opportunity Global e-commerce is thriving as infrastructure
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Changing Channels: The Impact of the Internet on Distribution Strategy Leyland Pitt, Pierre Berthon, and Jean-Paul Berthon I n simple markets of old, producers of goods or services dealt directly with the consumers of those offerings. In some modern businessto-business markets, suppliers also interact on a face-to-face basis with their customers. In most contemporary markets, however, mass production and consumption have lured intermediaries into the junction between buyer and seller. These
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GITAM School of International Business GITAM UNIVERSITY (Declared as Deemed-to-be-University U/S 3 of UGC Act, 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45 A report on Warehousing & Functioning of ERP in TVS LSL, Pune Under the guidance of Mr.Pavan Nair Regional head TVS LSL, pune (Internal guide) M.V.Kameshwara Rao Professor,GSIB,GITAM university (Faculty guide) Submitted By Anand Vuppalapati (1226112104) Acknowledgements I ‘am pleased to have associated with TVS Logistics Services
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INDEX Introduction The challenge of crossing cultural boundaries The meaning of culture: foundation concepts Why culture matters in international business National, professional, and corporate culture Interpretations of culture Key dimensions of culture Language as a key dimension of culture Culture and contemporary issues Managerial guidelines for cross-cultural success Page 1 to 1 Page 1 to 5 Page 5 to 6 Page 7 to 9 Page 9 to 9 Page 10 to 14 Page 14 to 17 Page 17 to 19 Page 19 to 21 Page
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A Case Analysis of Calyx and Corolla This analysis focuses on the case study of Calyx & Corolla, a mail order flower company. Calyx & Corolla is a relatively new company that utilizes a different distribution channel than conventional companies for fresh flowers. Calyx & Corolla mails flowers direct from the growers to the customers via Federal Express and eliminates the middleman (Appendix A). This permits Calyx & Corolla to provide fresher, longer-lasting flowers to consumers.
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4 TH EDITION Managing and Using Information Systems A Strategic Approach KERI E. PEARLSON KP Partners CAROL S. SAUNDERS University of Central Florida JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. To Yale & Hana To Rusty, Russell &Kristin VICE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER EXECUTIVE EDITOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER DESIGN DIRECTOR SENIOR DESIGNER SENIOR PRODUCTION EDITOR SENIOR MEDIA EDITOR PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES This book is printed on acid-free paper. Don Fowley Beth
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4 TH EDITION Managing and Using Information Systems A Strategic Approach KERI E. PEARLSON KP Partners CAROL S. SAUNDERS University of Central Florida JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. To Yale & Hana To Rusty, Russell &Kristin VICE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER EXECUTIVE EDITOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER DESIGN DIRECTOR SENIOR DESIGNER SENIOR PRODUCTION EDITOR SENIOR MEDIA EDITOR PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES This book is printed on acid-free paper. Don Fowley Beth
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Part III: Staffing Recruiting and Selecting Employees After reading this chapter, you should be able to deal more effectively with the following challenges: ▪ Understand approaches to matching labor supply and demand. El n Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of internal and external recruiting. Distinguish among the major selection methods and use the most legally defensible of them. 121 Make staffing decisions that maximize the hiring and promotion of the best people. El Understand
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9-306-002 REV: JUNE 19, 2006 DAVID A. GARVIN LYNNE C. LEVESQUE Strategic Planning at United Parcel Service We fully recognize that it is not possible to develop a true strategic plan more than a few years out and that business plans should have an even shorter horizon. But we are convinced that it is possible and wise, indeed necessary, to develop a set of very long-range scenarios that can form the foundation for our future strategic plans. — Michael (Mike) J. Eskew, Chairman and Chief
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