Case Title: The Shipping Industry Accounting Team Case summaries must be submitted before class‚ on the days they are called in‚ to receive marks. 1) What type of team was formed here? Was it necessary‚ in your opinion? A virtual team was formed here. I think it was necessary‚ because all of the three firms made a decision together to not focus the whole business on only one office. Teams were put together with members from different areas of the country and had to communicate
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Porter Five force Model The shipping industry is nowadays a contestable business especially for the container business which occupies more than 80% of the international trade. Therefore‚ it is better to 1) examine the intensity of competition in the industry and hence 2) industry profitability since competition can drive down the rate of return‚ so it is easier to investigate the way to formulate thee competitive strategy in this industry. Therefore‚ the company can 3) identify the position in the
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The Science of Transportation: Ancient World: The Wheel: • How do they work? Wheels work by rolling along a surface. The curved surface of the wheel reduces the friction between the two surfaces due to a decrease in surface area. With less friction it is much easier to move an object. This is because rolling friction is much weaker than sliding friction. • How did they come to be? The wheel was invented in prehistoric times; as the oldest example of a wheel yet found is from the region of
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OPIM Assignment 4 1. Cu = 24-11 = $13 Co = 11-7 = $4 Critical ratio = 13/(13+4) = 0.7647 μ = 30‚000 σ = 10‚000 Using normal distribution function (=norminv(0.7647‚30000‚10000))‚ the optimum order quantity is 37‚216 jerseys to maximize profit. 2. Quantity = 32‚000 First‚ we normalize the order quantity to find the z-statistic z=Q-μσ=32‚000-25‚00010‚000=0.7 We then look up the standard normal loss function. The expected lost sale is given by. Lz=0.1429 Therefore‚ the expected lost
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Definition In the context of humanitarian organisations transport is defined as: “The activities involved in moving supplies from point of origin to internal customers or beneficiaries”. The aim of transport is to physically move supplies in a reliable and safe manner‚ on time‚ cost effectively and efficiently to its destination. Policies The rapid growth of technology and the changes in the delivery of humanitarian aid has done little to change the fact that relief supplies still have
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CANADIAN SHIPPING RATES : CANADA POST LETTERMAIL : This service starts at $2.99 per item. Larger items may not have this option available. This service usually takes 1-14 business days to arrive based on your location. We ship out of Toronto‚ Ontario. This option does not offer tracking. The parcel is insured in case of loss for maximum of $20.00. CANADA POST EXPEDITED : This service varies on province and size of item. Larger items may not have this option available. This service usually takes
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Problem Set 4 1. What determines whether a financial asset is included in the M1 money supply? Why are interest-earning checkable deposits included in M1‚ whereas interest-earning savings accounts and Treasury bills are not? a. Any financial asset that can be easily changed into physical money is included in the M1 money supply. b. Because checkable deposits are easily changed into physical money‚ they are included in M1; however‚ savings accounts and Treasury bills cannot be‚ due to the fact that
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PROBLEM SET 4 Name: ______________________________________________ Problem Set 4 is to be completed by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8. 1. Movies are distributed in a variety of forms‚ not just first run theatrical presentations. What other ways are movies distributed? What are the different price points? Using this information‚ draw a fully labeled graph of the market for movies in which the distributor of the film price discriminates. (NOTE: This should not be perfect price
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How Freight Shipping Services reduce major moving and transport complications Companies having common cargo loads may experience the requirement for faster consignment delivery. Many services have been designed for meeting the emergency shipments requirements as time plays a crucial role for moving and transport services. The clients and facilities may require shipping with extreme care and speed to continue with operations and meet end customer demands. As any company expands operations to
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Possible Liberalization of Maritime Transport Services through GATS Table of Contents 1. Introduction.……………………………………………………………………………….3 2. Development of Negotiation Rounds………………………………………………………. 2.1. Uruguay Round and NGMTS……………………………………………………………4 2.2. Doha Round……………………………………………………………………………...5 3. The three pillars of the Maritime Schedule………………………………………………...6 4. Benefits of Liberalization of Maritime Trade………………………………………………. 4.1. Possible Profits of Liberalization of the
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