Ten Halloween Safety Tips 1. Have your child carry a flashlight or glow stick while trick-or-treating. This will not only help your child to see, it will also help others see him/her. 2. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape for added safety and visibility. 3. Use non-toxic makeup and always test in a small area of skin first, like on the arm. Be sure to take it off before bedtime to avoid skin or eye irritation. 4. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk
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in 1960. In 2007, with turnover of $5.6 billion and net profit of $592 million, Mattel was global leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of toys. At that time, Mattel employed more than 30,000 employees and company was selling products in more than 150 countries. Mattel’s portfolio of toys include some of the best selling and most popular toys such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Radica, American Girl etc. Mattel was always considered as a responsible company. Mattel earned high reputation
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MATTEL VS HASBRO/BARBIE VS BABY ALIVE Abstract: The two highest toy companies, Mattel and Hasbro have various dolls that every little dreams of having. In this paper, I will compare and contrast the “old school” Barbie to the “new reality” Baby Alive and how both companies address the 4 P’s of Marketing. Barbie, America’s top and favorite doll of dolls for years is continuing to grow strong as a play toy or as a collection item. Barbie was launched in 1959 and has since been the famous in
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09/15/08 UNSAFE FOR CHILDREN: MATTEL’S TOY RECALLS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT We apologize to everyone affected by this recall, especially those who bought the toys in question. We realize that parents trust us with what is most precious to them—their children. And we also recognize that trust is earned. —Robert Eckert, CEO of Mattel, Inc.1 On August 2, 2007, Mattel announced a voluntary worldwide recall of 83 products in its Fisher- Price toy lines, including characters such as Dora the
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Otis Toy Trains Explores the Supply Chain Otis Toy Trains of Minneapolis, Minnesota was a landmark company since the 1900s, which had to go through a change in target market that lead to the problem of high labor cost. JLPTC offers Otis Toy Train a deal to take over a huge portion of production, promising a decrease of 40 to 60 percent of manufacturing costs. Otis should take the deal because it serves as the best solution for the company’s current issue. However, the company must do so with
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of products and services for children 1. Toy Retail. 2. Toy Rentals. 3. Day Care Centers. 4. Kids Entertainment. 5. Events for Kids for their overall development. 2.1 PEST Analysis 1. Political The Political situation in India has so far been very good for new industries. It has further provided many subsidies for new industries further in certain states like Gujarat are inviting new players to enter their state. 2. Economic The Indian toy industry has shown a double digit growth rate
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The Mattel and the Toy Recalls integrative case poses six questions (four from the case and two from the professor) which will be addressed in this analysis. 1. What went wrong with Mattel’s recall strategy? The strategy used by Mattel in the toy recall was focused on passing the blame to China’s work practices and materials used. Mattel prematurely placed disproportionate blame on Chinese manufacturers and appeared defensive and somewhat fearful. In addition, the toy manufacture delayed reporting
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Mattel’s China Experience: A Crisis in Toyland In 2007, Mattel a California based toy company shockingly recalled 19 million toys that had been manufactured in China. Mattel was founded in 1944, and has produced iconic toys such as Barbie and Hot Wheels. The company had a long established trust with their consumers that had been forged from decades of reliability. However, when the company recalled 19 million toys due to health and safety violations, consumer confusion and outrage soared. The public
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2/28/2015 Dolls & Stuffed Animals, Barbie, Lalaloopsy, Monster High - Toys"R"Us Rewards"R"Us Email Sign Up Weekly Ad Info Center Choose My Store Find a Store Help Baby Registry Wish List Gift Cards Gift Finder My Account / Sign In SHOP BY Search for something fun! 0 Home | Dolls & Stuffed Animals Dolls & Stuffed Animals Narrow By: Category Dolls Doll Acce ssorie s Dollhouse s & Acce ssorie s Ce le brity & Fashion Dolls Ethnic Dolls Miniature Figure s
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Toy Development Process, Regulatory Scheme and New Initiatives Jim Walter Chairman, TIA Safety Standards and Technical Committee Washington State Children’s Safe Product Advisory Committee July 29, 2008 1 Discussion Topics • Overview of toy industry characteristics • Vocabulary – construction and testing • Toy development and production process – Concept of accessibility • Global regulatory scheme – Testing methods and standards • TIA’s new Toy Safety Certification Program (TSCP) 2
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