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Memorandum From: 207898 To: Steven Clinton Date: June 24, 2013 Re: Jones-Blair Company Recommendation: Jones-Blair Company should continue doing what they are doing, and keep the cost structure the same. Problem Statement: Should Jones-Blair Company, a privately held corporation that produces and markets architectural paint; increase marketing efforts in the South West of the United States by spending an extra $350,000 in corporate brand advertising, cutting prices by 20%, hiring
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which a company must send to its shareholders when it holds an annual meeting to elect directors (though some companies combine the annual report and the 10-K into one document). The 10-K includes information such as company history, organizational structure, executive compensation, equity, subsidiaries, and audited financial statements, among other information. Form 10-KSB: Similar to the SEC Form 10-K, the Form 10-KSB contains crucial information for investors researching potential investments. This
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Well known trademarks & brand names (e.g. Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard). • SHOP YOUR WAY Program (free member-based social shopping platform that offers rewards). • Leading retailer in home appliances & tools, lawn & garden, fitness equipment, automotive repair & maintenance. • Nation’s largest provider of home services, with more than 13M service & installation calls made annually. Strengths &Opportunities: • Having Super Centers operate 24 hours a day that have a full-service grocery along
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SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYSIS FOR BIG BLUE STORE Lisa Williamson Capella University MBA-6004 Table of Contents Introduction ………………………………………………………………….. 1 Mission and Goals …………………………………………………………… 2 Situation Analysis …………………………………………………………… 3 Competitors …………………………………………………………………. 3 Strategic Analysis …………………………………………………………… 4 Ethical Issues ………………………………………………………………... 4 Recommendations …………………………………………………………… 6 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………… 6 References ……………………………………………………………………
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RUNNING HEAD: MANAGEMENT Management Structure for The Connection Author: Jane and John Doe July 25, 2010 DeVry University Online Course #SBE440ON-A Management Structure for The Connection 1) Company Description Name of proposed business: “The Connection” Name of founder: Jane Doe This business would be an internet café, open 24/7, that serves a wide range of breakfast entrees and dinner menus offering a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads and hot or cold non-alcoholic beverages
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Staples Equity Valuation and Analysis David Lecky Chad Loudermilk Bennett Matkins Kara Reynolds Amanda Rhodes David.Lecky@ttu.edu Chad.loudermilk@ttu.edu Bennett.Matkins@ttu.edu Karereyddd@yahoo.com Amanda.b.Rhodes@ttu.edu Table of Contents Executive Summary……………………………………………………….. 2 Overview of Staples and the Industry………………………………... 7 Five Forces Model……………………………………………………………………….. 9 Rivalry among Existing Firms……………………………………………………….. 9 Threat of New Entrants………………………………………………………………..
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temperature. This reduces the outbound transportation cost because of aggregation of deliveries across multiple suppliers. It also lowers the receiving cost. The information infrastructure is set up to allow store managers to place orders based on analysis of consumption data. The information infrastructure also facilitates the sorting of an order at the DC and receiving of the order at the store. The key point to emphasize here is that most decisions by 7-11 are structured to aggregate transportation
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in the form of consumer services giants like Bain & Co, Home Depot and Best buy. Now let us look at the facts and the answers to the questions asked. Facts Presented in the case: 1. Bain & co.’s CEO Steve Ellis hired people even during the recession. He added consultants in the hot-growth areas such as emerging markets and targeted experienced consultants who were left stranded during the hard financial times. 2. Home Depots chairman and chief executive Frank Blake set realistic goals
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