During the last 25 years, the capability approach moved gradually from an idea initially developed by the economist and philosopher Amartya Sen to a broad interdisciplinary framework. This essay will define capability deprivation and address whether it is only relevant for use in either “developing” or “developed” countries. The first section will explain the capacity approach and the distinction between poverty and deprivation. Its core claim is that the focus should be on people’s functionings
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Valery Marinov, Manufacturing Technology Cutting Forcess 71 5.3 CUTTING FORCES Introduction Cutting is a process of extensive stresses and plastic deformations. The high compressive and frictional contact stresses on the tool face result in a substantial cutting force F. chip tool F` cut F workpiece Total cutting force F and reaction force F` in orthogonal cutting Knowledge of the cutting forces is essential for the following reasons: v v v v proper design of the cutting
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the driving force of the industry, in which price is the most critical factor. The value chain analysis and resource based view analysis show that Wal-Mart has been very successful in implementing the strategy as the low-cost leader by inculcating cost efficiency in its corporate culture, management style, and operations. It has been the pioneer in adopting cutting edge technology to streamline its supply chain, and to understand and respond timely to customer demand. Wal-Mart has developed many
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Therefore, we recommends LEGO Group to first, bring back LEGO DUPLO concepts and offer to unexplored market by establish strategic partnerships. Second, increase investment in R&D of new product designs and innovations. Third, adopt internal supply chain monitoring system and LEGO retailers’ system integrator. As external analysis has suggested increase of retail competition sector in the toy industry and this will have effect on LEGO Group because internal analysis shows that firms have high operational
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been realized. Walmart has also created value by creating transparency within its own supply chain. By being directly involved with its suppliers, it was able to manage its supply chain. Walmart’s goal via its networks was to influence stakeholders, primarily its suppliers, to initiate sustainable practices that would be in line with Walmart’s values. By doing so, Walmart has to monitor every supply chain participants, and by doing so, they were able to eliminate redundant channels in the process
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processed fall within a set of activities known as logistics. Logistics is a process of systematising information to facilitate the efficient and cost-effective flows of goods and services to produce customer satisfaction. Each member in the supply chain must be involved in logistics activities. Logistics flows may begin with the supplier/manufacturer relationship, but efficient logistics activities are needed throughout the marketing channel. Relationship marketing epitomises the interac-tive
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team members have interviewed 5 Business to Business(B2B) companies respectively. Through the gathering and analysis of the information provided by these companies (might not be complete due to trade secrecy), we will be covering on 3 topics : Supply Chains and Marketing Channels, Strategy and Value Proposition and lastly, Marketing activities using the Business Marketing Mix. We will be comparing the 5 companies based on the above topics, discussing their similarity and differences and derive our
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ippingU.S.-Mexico Shipping Options White Paper In brief Understanding what can happen at the U.S.-Mexico border with your truckload shipments could impact the decisions you make—and whether or not you will actually get what you pay for. By reviewing the process and your options, you will be able to develop better, more efficient strategies to help minimize costs and risk. Contents Cross-Border Shipping: A Primer 1. Carrier restrictions 2. Cargo inspections 3. Cargo insurance
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E-Business Evolution BIS375 November 2, 2015 E-Business Evolution The evolution of e-business started in the large spread of personal computers in the 1980’s and the commercial internet brought about in the 1990’s. The e-business spectrum refers to the implementation electronic technology in all business functions. E-business is inclusive of computers and internet for both internal and external operations as well communication and e-commerce across an organization. The e-business evolution
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Sustainability. That pairing of terms elicits strong reactions, usually falling into roughly three camps: The "oxymoron" camp, who believe Walmart's business model of overdriven underpaid factory workers pumping out cheap goods into thousand-mile supply chains that feed a consumption-based society inherently and unavoidably conflicts with sustainability. The "salvation" camp, who welcome Walmart using its market muscle as a "bully pulpit" to push sustainability advances from the top down -- which arguably
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