CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Discussion Questions 1. What is the bullwhip effect and how does it relate to lack of coordination in a supply chain? The bullwhip effect refers to the fluctuation in orders along the length of the supply chain as orders move from retailers to wholesalers to manufacturers to suppliers. The bullwhip effect relates directly to the lack of coordination (demand information flows) within the supply chain. Each supply chain member has a different idea of what
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Problem 17-8 Brooks Corp. is a medium-sized corporation specializing in quarrying stone for building construction. The company has long dominated the market‚ at one time achieving a 70% market penetration. During prosperous years‚ the company’s profits‚ coupled with a conservative dividend policy‚ resulted in funds available for outside investment. Over the years Brooks had a policy of investing idle cash in equity securities. In particular‚ Brooks has made periodic investments in the company’s
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CYPOP 17: understanding the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage; Introduction: This assignment has been completed by answering the questions under each sub section. 1. Understand the factors that may impact on the outcomes and life chances of children and young people: 1 Identify the factors that impact on outcomes and life chances for children and young people: Poverty Social and Community Pressures Health Status Abuse & Neglect
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Chemistry102 5/7/2013 Lecture Presentation Chapter 17 Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria John D. Bookstaver St. Charles Community College Cottleville‚ MO © 2012 Pearson Education‚ Inc. Common Ion Effect HA(aq) + H2O(l) ⇔ A−(aq) + H3O+(aq) • Adding a salt containing the anion NaA‚ which • is the conjugate base of the acid (the common ion)‚ shifts the position of equilibrium to the left This causes the pH to be higher than the pH of the acid solution 9lowering the H3O+ ion concentration
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Case Analysis #1: Will GM’s Strategic Plan Lead to Future Success? Ivy Tech Community College Business 105-00F In an ever changing world‚ where a business can appear one day and are gone the next‚ General Motors has adopted a strategy to avoid this catastrophe. Knowing if they wanted to stay in the game‚ they would have to make a few sacrifices and changes for the better future of the company. 1) Which of the four basic strategy types were used by GM? Explain your rational
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Managing Operations and Staffing Back to Table of Contents Chapter 17 Managing Operations and Staffing Managing Operations and Staffing 17.1 Managing Operations 17.2 Staffing and Company Policies 2 Managing Operations and Staffing 17.1 Explain the significance of operational plans. Describe the purpose of operating policies‚ rules‚ and regulations. Section 17.1 Managing Operations 3 Managing Operations and Staffing 17.1 Establishing and implementing policies and rules allow your
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Curse of the Bane‚ by Joseph Delaney‚ is the second book in the fantasy series‚ The Last Apprentice. This book is located mainly in Priestown which is in the County‚ and is where most of the Priests live and are buried. Thomas Ward the seventh son of a seventh son which allows him to see and hear ghosts and other creatures. Tom is apprenticed to Old Gregory‚ the County Witch hunter also called the Spook. Old Gregory has been the County Spook for over 50 years‚ Old Gregory is also the seventh son
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different ways to fit into the world and learns that the rules of behavior differ in different situations‚ he may test the limits and react negatively at times. II. PURPOSE OF THE EXAMINATION The Test of Gross and Fine Motor Skills is a standardized test that measures the motor abilities a certain child develops early in life. The test is used to: * identify children who are significantly behind their
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Introduction‚ Background‚ Current Technology Systems Organization: The organization that is analyzed is Tesla‚ Inc. formally named Tesla motors. Tesla was founded in 2003‚ by an engineering group that wants to show consumers that driving electric is not a settlement to their lives. That driving electric can be enhanced‚ faster‚ and enjoyable than regular gasoline cars. Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Tesla is involved in the automotive‚ manufacturing
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Contents Title 3 1. Introduction 3 2. Main reasons for Tata Motors to enter the global ultra-low car market 3 2.1. Future requirements in regard to global automobile industry 3 2.2. Demand and production of ULCCs 3 3. Competitive advantages that Tata Motors would enjoy with their Nano in emerging markets 3 3.1. Core competencies of Tata Motors 3 3.2. Cost-cutting: an effective marketing strategy 3 3.3. Tata Motor’s competitive advantage 3 4. Screening criteria suggested for Tata Nano’s IMS process
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