...simulation Study Pilkington Library Main Issuing Desk Abstract: This paper investigates the activity of the main issuing desk at the 3rd floor of Pilkington Library during weekdays between 5 and 6pm. The aim is to find ways of minimizing queuing times and respond to flexibility in demand. Two sets of data have been analysed and transposed into a simulation study using the Simul8 software package. The results of the simulation are presented in support of our optimization proposals. Introduction With more than 370,000 books issued last year, serving almost 15,000 users which made up to 600,000 enquires, the Pilkington Library is definitely one of the busiest place on campus especially when it gets near the examination period. One of the library objective is: "To support and facilitate the research, learning, teaching and administrative activities of the University, by organising, maintaining and providing access to appropriate literature and information resources in such a way as to provide optimum benefit for Library users." (Loughborough Library) Of course, the library is a complex facility providing a range of services which far exceeds our simulation capabilities requiring the support of over 80 staff and use of specialised computer packages to track all items, users, requests and staff resources ensuring the functionality of the whole system. The scope of our research therefore will be limited to the long-loan counter at the 3rd floor of the library which is the main contact...
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...market entry into Asia in more detail, the case compares ‘success’ in Thailand and South Korea with ‘failure’ in Taiwan. It also considers ‘a high risk gamble’ in Tesco’s entry into the US market, long considered to be a graveyard of overambitious expansion by UK retailers. ● ● ● Introduction In April 2009, Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer and private sector employer of labour, announced annual sales for 2008/09 of almost £60 billion (x66bn or $90.2bn) together with profits of £3 billion (x3.3bn or $4.5bn). After a dramatic decade-long transformation from purely domestic operator to multinational giant, Tesco now had a remarkable 64 per Source: Getty Images. cent of its operating space outside the UK, was developing increasingly strong businesses across 11 Asian and European markets, had a rapidly expanding ‘start-up’ subsidiary operating in the western USA, and had announced its entry into the Indian market. Moreover, as signalled in both the title of its Annual Report (Value Travels) and the prominence given in that report to its international profile, the firm was publicly expressing its confidence that it had mastered the art of international expansion, so long a weakness of UK retailing. Tesco’s emergence as the world’s third largest retailer, operating 2025 stores and employing 183,600 staff outside the UK by 2008/09, represents one of the most...
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...market entry into Asia in more detail, the case compares ‘success’ in Thailand and South Korea with ‘failure’ in Taiwan. It also considers ‘a high risk gamble’ in Tesco’s entry into the US market, long considered to be a graveyard of overambitious expansion by UK retailers. ● ● ● Introduction In April 2009, Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer and private sector employer of labour, announced annual sales for 2008/09 of almost £60 billion (x66bn or $90.2bn) together with profits of £3 billion (x3.3bn or $4.5bn). After a dramatic decade-long transformation from purely domestic operator to multinational giant, Tesco now had a remarkable 64 per Source: Getty Images. cent of its operating space outside the UK, was developing increasingly strong businesses across 11 Asian and European markets, had a rapidly expanding ‘start-up’ subsidiary operating in the western USA, and had announced its entry into the Indian market. Moreover, as signalled in both the title of its Annual Report (Value Travels) and the prominence given in that report to its international profile, the firm was publicly expressing its confidence that it had mastered the art of international expansion, so long a weakness of UK retailing. Tesco’s emergence as the world’s third largest retailer, operating 2025 stores and employing 183,600 staff outside the UK by 2008/09, represents one of the most...
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...market entry into Asia in more detail, the case compares ‘success’ in Thailand and South Korea with ‘failure’ in Taiwan. It also considers ‘a high risk gamble’ in Tesco’s entry into the US market, long considered to be a graveyard of overambitious expansion by UK retailers. ● ● ● Introduction In April 2009, Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer and private sector employer of labour, announced annual sales for 2008/09 of almost £60 billion (x66bn or $90.2bn) together with profits of £3 billion (x3.3bn or $4.5bn). After a dramatic decade-long transformation from purely domestic operator to multinational giant, Tesco now had a remarkable 64 per Source: Getty Images. cent of its operating space outside the UK, was developing increasingly strong businesses across 11 Asian and European markets, had a rapidly expanding ‘start-up’ subsidiary operating in the western USA, and had announced its entry into the Indian market. Moreover, as signalled in both the title of its Annual Report (Value Travels) and the prominence given in that report to its international profile, the firm was publicly expressing its confidence that it had mastered the art of international expansion, so long a weakness of UK retailing. Tesco’s emergence as the world’s third largest retailer, operating 2025 stores and employing 183,600 staff outside the UK by 2008/09, represents one of the most...
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...Project Report on Retailing Challenges in INDIA Submitted By: Sudev Rajdarshan (2011198) Shriram Tarawade (2011204) Valluru Naveen (2011218) Varun Luthra (2011221) Vasundhara Singh (2011222) INTRODUCTION The recent time has been observed as growth of Indian organized retail market with many folds. Numerous business groups are attracted in the past few years, including some renowned business groups like Bharti, Future, Reliance, and Aditya Birla to establish hold, showing the future growth in times to come. In addition, organized retail sector has also grabbed the attention of foreign companies, showing their interest to enter India, Retailing in India is witnessing a radical transformation. The increase in the number of retail chains across the country is an indication that retailing is emerging as an industry and will boom in a big way in the near future. Retailing like any product does follow a life cycle. India is currently at a stage where customers needed variety in products and retail formats. At present, the contribution of retailing is just about two percentages to total size of $180 billion. Almost every major Indian business house are either getting into the retail space...
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...Wrigley, Neil; Lowe, Michelle and Cudworth, Katherine The Internationalisation of Tesco - new frontiers, new problems Wrigley, Neil; Lowe, Michelle and Cudworth, Katherine, (2014) "The Internationalisation of Tesco - new frontiers, new problems", Johnson, Gerry; Whittington, Richard; Scholes, Kevan; Angwin, Duncan and Regner, Patrick, Exploring Strategy: Text and cases, 657-661, Longman Scientific & Technical © Staff and students of the University of Worcester are reminded that copyright subsists in this extract and the work from which it was taken. This Digital Copy has been made under the terms of a CLA licence which allows you to: * access and download a copy; * print out a copy; Please note that this material is for use ONLY by students registered on the course of study as stated in the section below. All other staff and students are only entitled to browse the material and should not download and/or print out a copy. This Digital Copy and any digital or printed copy supplied to or made by you under the terms of this Licence are for use in connection with this Course of Study. You may retain such copies after the end of the course, but strictly for your own personal use. All copies (including electronic copies) shall include this Copyright Notice and shall be destroyed and/or deleted if and when required by the University of Worcester. Except as provided for by copyright law, no further copying, storage or distribution (including by e-mail) is permitted without the consent...
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...Marketing FoundationMKT 2222 | Group Project: Carrefour | April 4th 2008 | | Group Members & Student Numbers:Fikri Fikrioglu – M00013290Mohammed Moin – M00074462Christos Andreou – M00022720Seminar Tutor: Paul GarneauSeminar Number: Seminar S03 | Table of ContentsBackground Information and Company Description of Carrefour 2The Marketing Environment 5SWOT Analysis 10 Consumer Decision Making Process 16Market Segmentation 20Positioning of the Company 22The Marketing Mix 23The Competitive Situation of the Company 26Primary Data Collection & Evaluation 30Conclusion 40Bibliography & References ...
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...Retailer’s newly published 2015 Asia 500’. Many of the uncovered trends in the research are steered by the younger generation, giving suggestions that the progress towards online shopping in general, the shift to shopping on mobile devices, and a preference to be personally addressed by marketers are likely to intensify. Between the age of 18 to 29 year olds, 53% of them prefers to shop online rather than offline(West, 2014). Technology is growing day by day and people, include people in Asia rely on electronic devices due to it’s convenience, almost everything an individual does needs a computerized object for assistance. Asia has a small impact on the declining of hypermarkets, it is seen that the move towards e-commerce and the increasing the trend of small-located outlets shows the move towards convenience(Writer, 2015), just how the people like it. According to the articles of Strategy&, the retail companies understands although there is a development of e-commerce, it has become very difficult to differentiate online and offline sales. There are 2 strategic challenge the retail industry is facing in the Asia Pacific. First, logistics, logistics is the key element to provide the required customer service but for e-commerce players it remains one of the main challenges. As most...
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...Malls and Hypermarkets: Perspectives of Contemporary Shopping CHAPTER – 1 INTRODUCTION 18 School of Management Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala Malls and Hypermarkets: Perspectives of Contemporary Shopping 1.1 INTRODUCTION The last decade has witnessed dynamism in Indian retail sector. Various urban areas have been at the center of attraction with emergence of different kinds of organized retail formats gaining momentum. It is largely due to rising income, increasing purchasing power, credit facilities, changing pattern of consumer behaviour and increased consumer awareness. Retailing has emerged as one of the most important sectors of Indian economy beyond the 90s. A large number of retail model retail formats have come in force offering a wide spectrum of merchandise and services. The professional orientation and incorporation of various technology–enabled softwares has offered these retailers better customer relationship management, merchandise offering, store atmosphere and inventory management. There’s a flurry of activity as a revolution sweeps through small town India, with intimidating Malls, Hip stores, looming Hypermarkets & hangouts mushrooming all over the place, apart from a perceptible lifestyle change, breathing fire into these cities (Agarwal, 2006). And it is happening not just in one or two cities, but across all major Tier – II & III cities of India, and in a spectrum of sectors – booming real estate, malls, multiplexes and cinemas, global...
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...STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PREPARED BY: Alifiya Sherawala – 3955643 Diviya Tolani – 3749083 Ismail Sorathia – 3946794 Mohammad Abdullah - 3916881 SUBMITTED TO: Dr. Valerie Lindsay Mr. Harshit Jain SUBMITTED ON: 18TH December 2012 Table Of Contents | Page No. | Introduction | 3 | Overview of the toilet soap industry | 4-5 | Primary Survey | 5-7 | Porters Five-Force Model | 8-10 | Product Development | 10-11 | S.W.O.T Analysis | 11-12 | The Media Mix | 13 | Conclusion | 14 | References | 15 | Introduction The following report is with respect to proposing a business plan. We, as the General Managers of DITRA would like to show how we plan to launch a new soap to add to the product line and step in to personal care category in the year 2013 and achieve the objective to achieve 10 million sales from soap with 20% gross margin. Al Batha is one of the largest private business groups in the UAE and is more than 50 years old. They generate a turnover of over US$ 1.5 billion and have businesses spread throughout Middle East and North Africa. The Group consists of more than 20 autonomous companies in the diversified sectors of automobiles, pharmaceuticals, contracting, manufacturing, electronics, FMCG, real estate, education and trading. (Al Batha Group, 2006) Ditra, home & personal care products was established more than 30 years ago to provide spray dried detergent powders for the local market. Today it has evolved into...
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...Contents Entering the retail sector in Central Europe Tesco’s expansion into the Czech Republic International Marketing 2006 Séverine Delaporte Ilona Juřenová Lizhu Ren David Towers MIB 21a Entering the retail sector in Central Europe 0 of 25 Contents 1 Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Contents Abstract Introduction to the Central and Eastern European market Trends in the retail industry 4.1 Retail in CEE countries 4.2 Reasons to expand retail abroad 4.3 CEE countries – retailers’ paradise Tesco’s market entry strategy 5.1 Entry modes 5.2 Tesco’s marketing strategy in the Czech Republic 5.2.1 Focusing on customers needs and wants without losing identity 5.2.2 A multi-format strategy: an adapted distribution policy 5.2.3 Local products that fit customers’ tastes 5.2.4 Aggressive pricing strategy 5.2.5 Adapted communication 5.2.6 Adding value through service 5.2.7 Adapting to changes in the macro-environment 5.3 Evaluation of Tesco’s success within the Czech Republic 5.3.1 The Czech success 5.3.2 Problems within the Czech market 5.3.3 The future within the Czech Republic 5.4 Consumer perceptions of Tesco from the UK and the Czech Republic Conclusion Appendix 7.1 Czech Republic Questionnaires 7.2 UK Questionnaires Bibliography Entering the retail sector in Central Europe 1 2 3 5 5 5 6 8 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 15 17 18 18 21 23 1 of 25 Abstract 2 ...
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...AN ANALYSIS SUNITA SIKRI & Ms. DIPTI WADHWA Assistant Professor M.L.N College Yamuna Nagar-Haryana ABSTRACT The Indian Retail Industry is the fifth largest in the world. Comprising of organized and unorganized sectors, Indian retail industry is one of the fastest growing industries in India, especially over the last few years. Though initially the retail industry in India was mostly unorganized, however with the change of taste and preferences of consumers, the Industry is getting more popular these days and getting organized as well. The Indian Retail Industry is expected to grow from US$330 billion in 2007 to US$640 billion by 2015. According to the 10th Annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) of A.T. Kearney, India is having a very strong growth fundamental base that’s why it’s the perfect time to enter into Indian Retail Market. Indian Retail Market accounts for 22% of country’s GDP and it contributes to 8% of the total employment. The total retail spending is estimated to double in the next five years. Of this, organized retail –currently growing at a CAGR of 22%- is estimated to be 21% of total expenditure. The unorganized retail sector is expected to grow at about 10% per annum with sales expected to rise from $309 billion in 2006-07 to $496 billion in 2011-12. This paper focused on changing face of Retail Industry, organized or unorganized retail industry, major players in retail industry and also highlights the challenges faced by the industry in near future...
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...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY The supermarket industry refers to the business of selling raw foodstuffs and similar products in a retail environment. There are a number of different types of businesses within this industry, usually consisting of markets and grocery stores, which can consist of small operations or large corporations with numerous locations. The supermarket industry can be considered a part of the food service industry, though it is often seen as a separate industry since there are a number of considerations supermarkets have to make that are different than running a restaurant or similar establishment. Products offered by supermarkets usually include raw foodstuffs, though prepared foods can also be sold. In many ways, the modern supermarket industry has grown out of the traditional markets once prevalent in numerous countries. These markets acted as a gathering place for individual merchants, many of whom were selling their own goods. Such markets were often open air establishments in which people could peruse the various fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish available from farmers, butchers, and fishmongers. Many of these same products are offered by the supermarket industry, though the process of acquiring and selling these goods has become more standardized. This industry analysis will show different factors and causes of the competition of supermarket industry in Malolos, Bulacan and will present some factors...
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...[pic] SUMMER TRAINING REPORT ON CATCHMENT STUDY OF FOOD BAZAAR [pic] IILM INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION GURGAON IN THE PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE AWARD OF POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT SUBMITTED BY DEEPAK KUMAR PGPRM 2006-08 CATCHMENT STUDY OF FOOD BAZAAR [pic] DECLARATION This project is my original work done on behalf of IILM INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION under the guidance of Mr.Amit kumar, Food bazaar category head north zone and college mentors Mrs. Swaran Kanta and Mrs. Smita shelly, Faculty IILM. As well as with the great help of Food bazaar category team north zone. The material provided in this report is original and has not been submitted anywhere for any other diploma or degree. This data is completely confidential, hence the findings and analysis would not be shared in this document and outside too . so should not be share with any other places or organization. Signature of student Name : Deepak Kumar Date PREFACE I am Deepak Kumar doing post graduate program in retail management (PGPRM) student of Integrated Institute of Learning Management (IILM), Gurgaon, Haryana. undergone summer training program at Zonal office (North Zone) with Future group in Gurgaon. I have been assigned a task to do the ‘CATCHMENT STUDY OF FOOD BAZAARS IN NORTH ZONE”. In this topic there...
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...globalised retail and wholesale corporations. It is the fifth-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues (after Wal-Mart, Carrefour, Tesco and Kroger). Metro Group has 280.000 employees, from 180 nations, with over 2.200 outlets in 32 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. With this force, Metro Group is one of the most important international retailing companies. In Metro AG portfolio we can find some internationally strong sales brands like: * Metro Cash & Carry - the world's market leader in cash & carry; * Real Hypermarkets – purchased by Auchan; * Media Markt and Saturn - Europe' s leader in consumer electronic retailing; * Galeria Kaufhof - the system leader in the department store business. When doing business, Metro AG goes after important values such as: * Responsibility towards our customers, stockholders and the public; * Innovative strength is one key to success; * Further development and modernization of the retail sector - both, at the national and at the international level. 1.2 History Starting from 1996, to 2000 Within a period of only ten months, METRO AG is formed through a merger of the retail companies Asko Deutsche Kaufhaus AG, Kaufhof Holding AG and Deutsche SB-Kauf AG. The group goes on the stock market in the same year. On July 25,...
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