Universidad de la Sabana Escuela Ciencias Económicas y Administrativas Mercadeo 2013 – 2 Case 4: From “Expect More” To “pay Less” Agosto 23 - 2013 * Camila Andrea Pinzón Gómez 201213506 WHAT IS ALL THIS CASE ABOUT? The principal idea of the case is examine Target, a discount retailer who was always known for their ‘cheap chic’, “Expect More, Pay Less” value proposition. The evaluation between BACKGROUND: Target Corporation originally the Dayton Dry Goods Company and later the
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Competing on Analytics By Thomas H. Davenport This article originally appeared in Harvard Business Review Article Reprint No. R0601H brought to you by Harvard Business Review articles are brought to you by Zurich HelpPoint as part of the Managing Risk Series. Zurich neither endorses nor rejects the information presented in the article. We do not guarantee the accuracy of this information or any results and further assume no liability in connection with this publication including any information
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RIGHTS RESERVED. by Thomas H. Davenport We all know the power of the killer app. Over the years, groundbreaking systems from companies such as American Airlines (electronic reservations), Otis Elevator (predictive maintenance), and American Hospital Supply (online ordering) have dramatically boosted their creators’ revenues and reputations. These heralded—and coveted—applications amassed and applied data in ways that upended customer expectations and optimized operations to unprecedented degrees. They
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Decision support models; Logistics; Warehouse design. 1 Warehouse design: a structured approach 1. Introduction Warehouses are a key aspect of modern supply chains and play a vital role in the success, or failure, of businesses today (Frazelle, 2002a). Although many companies have examined the possibilities of synchronised direct supply to customers, there are still many circumstances where this is not appropriate. This may be because the supplier lead times cannot be reduced cost effectively
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Africa’s path to growth: Sector by sector The continent’s growth story isn’t entirely about the extractive industries. Seven articles examine the future of a wide range of sectors. Although Africa’s growth prospects are bright, they differ not only country by country but also sector by sector. In these articles, we examine the possibilities for seven of them: agriculture, banking, consumer goods, infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, and telecommunications. Perhaps the most fundamental point is
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On Shelf Availability in Asia Pacific 2011-2012 A study into the current state of OSA in Asia Pacific and the case for change In conjunction with The ECR On-Shelf Availability Working Group The ECR On-Shelf Availability Working Group Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Efficient Consumer Response Asia Pacific (ECR AP) is an independent joint trade and industry body, which is co-chaired by representatives from the retail sector and the manufacturing sector. It promotes the use of Efficient
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TE AM FL Y ESSENTIALS of Supply Chain Management Essentials Series The Essentials Series was created for busy business advisory and corporate professionals.The books in this series were designed so that these busy professionals can quickly acquire knowledge and skills in core business areas. Each book provides need-to-have fundamentals for those professionals who must: Get up to speed quickly, because they have been promoted to a new position or have broadened their responsibility scope
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Consumer behavior on retail and shopping Retail is that the sale of products and services from people or businesses to the end-user. Retailers are a part of Associate in nursing integrated system known as the availability chain. A distributor purchases product or merchandise in giant quantities from makers directly or through a wholesale, then sells smaller quantities to the patron for a profit. Marketing are often tired either fastened locations like stores or markets, door-to-door or by delivery
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Global Compact Case Study Final Version 23 March 2007 Better Health and Safety for Suppliers A partnership project between Volkswagen, ILO & GTZ Maria Kristjansdottir Reykjavik University, School of Law mariak02@ru.is Tel: + 354 699 0482 Better Health and Safety for Suppliers Case Abstract This case study focuses on the “Better Health and Safety for Suppliers” project and how Volkswagen AG seeks to strengthen their policy in Health
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Global Compact Case Study Final Version 23 March 2007 Better Health and Safety for Suppliers A partnership project between Volkswagen, ILO & GTZ Maria Kristjansdottir Reykjavik University, School of Law mariak02@ru.is Tel: + 354 699 0482 Better Health and Safety for Suppliers Case Abstract This case study focuses on the “Better Health and Safety for Suppliers” project and how Volkswagen AG seeks to strengthen their policy in Health
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