What is Logistics? Overshadowed behind all the excitement given to supply chain management and the technology developed to support it is a lesser known part of the business operations known as logistics. Some might regard logistics as mundane and staid compared to other supply chain initiatives but they don’t get the whole picture. However‚ logistics professionals and knowledgeable managers know that to fulfill customer orders effectively and efficiently‚ a business should employ a good logistics
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In the 1960s a group of scientists became concerned about the use of a pesticide called dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)‚ which adversely affected the eggs of some birds‚ such as eagles and falcons. In addition‚ DTT also had the potential to harm humans as the chemical could be passed throughout the food chain. After recognizing the detrimental effect of the pesticide on the birds and the potential to harm humans‚ the scientist attempted to get the chemical banned. After being denied by the
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developed‚ chairs developed. When I think of a chair‚ I immediately think “four legs‚ seat‚ back‚ etc.”. But is this really what a chair is? Could you not also place a book on this “chair” and it would now be transformed into a table? Is it possible that I could sit on a table‚ or a stump‚ or a bed and it would now be a chair? How do we as humans instinctively know what chairs are? When are we taught to know the difference between chairs and other furniture? Is it just implied‚ or is there something
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What is Philosophy? The Merriam-Webster defines Philosophy as 1. a: pursuit of wisdom b: a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means c: an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs as stated.” (Dictionary) Philosophy is the quest for an understanding of the world and of man’s place in it and for ways to apply this understanding to the right conduct of life. According to M.J. Adler “the
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What is sport? With reference to Clifford Geertz’s article‚ ‘Deep Play: Notes on the Balinese Cockfight‚’ sport can be a means for fostering community relationships through settling disputes and violence in a ritualized manner. The descriptive analysis of the “deep play” of the Balinese cockfight serves to provide an essential insight into the profound social and cultural structure that exists within Balinese communities. The cockfight enables competitors to channel their inner aggression and
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The social work profession emerged in the early nineteenth century as charitable organizations began employing trained workers rather than relying on volunteers. This was a century when disease‚ laziness‚ poverty and others were exposed as social evils that needed to be addressed. The movement to stamp out these social evils began with philanthropist women‚ joined later by charitable organizations and subsequently by the state or government itself (Gorsky‚ 1999). The philanthropic women who began
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KWL (Brainstorming Activity) - A collaborative work Time: 10:00-11:00 Topic: Computer as Tutor (pg. 50-55) K - what you know before reading the text W - what you what to learn before reading the text L - what have you learned after reading the text Please in bullet form. Levedario Toral Jonniel Miano Don’t Interfere !!! KNOW WANT LEARN Computers is one of the most commonly used technology in learning and in aiding the needs of our commercial
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A school acknowledgment letter means another understudy was rejected. Would it be ideal to enhance the welfare of the acting operators or an onlooker? Then again society on the loose? Some consequentialists concede that the aim of the acting specialists might have something to do with the ethical quality of the demonstration. Be that as it may‚ then we should figure out who has the power to judge whether the aim was fittingly viewed
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What is Justice? Justice is defined in the dictionary as “the quality of being just; righteousness‚ equitableness‚ or moral rightness”. However it’s interpreted differently by different people what some people think is a just‚ others and disagree and believe otherwise. I believe justice is when some is held accountable for the atrocity they have committed. When it comes to the death penalty though many society believe it is just to murder someone for the crime they commit‚ it is my believe death
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* What is cement? * Understand the past‚ present and future of sector * Materials required to prepare cement * Types of cement * Capacity production demand and utilization * Structure and companies of cement sector * Cost elements(power & fuel‚ Raw material‚ selling expense‚ other) * P and L account * Submitted to Faculty: Dr. Subrat Sahu Submitted by Executive MBA 2010 Students: 1. Abhik Tushar Das (20104001) 2. Anil Kumar Sahu (20104004) 3. Sudeep
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