...“Analysis of charcoal value chains general considerations” Steve Sepp – Eco Consulting Group - Germany On behalf of 1 Table of Content Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 2 Importance of promoting the charcoal value chain ................................................................................ 3 Common issues characterizing the charcoal value chain ........................................................................ 3 Analyzing the charcoal value chain ......................................................................................................... 4 Building a roadmap for charcoal value chain upgrading ......................................................................... 7 Conclusions............................................................................................................................................ 10 References ............................................................................................................................................. 11 Introduction Charcoal is a prime source of energy in most African country, as well as a driving force of their economies with estimated annual growth rates of around 3.7 percent [1]. Surprisingly enough, policy makers pay little attention to the ways in which charcoal is produced and sold – e.g. the question as to whether wood used for charcoal burning is harvested...
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...Financials Implementation Conclusion Urban Water Partners will generate a 7.5 times return on investment $1.7m 1600000 1400000 1200000 1000000 800000 600000 400000 $0.2m 200000 0 Invested Introduction Analysis Proposed Strategy Financials Implementation Conclusion You will also gain non-financial benefits Introduction Analysis Strategy Financials Implementation Conclusion UWP business structure Blue Future Filter supply UWP Technicians Training & checks Fee • Governance • Management • Sales staff Lease filters Vendors Education Brand awareness Sale Customer Introduction Analysis Strategy Financials Implementation Conclusion Three key points of analysis Health awareness Introduction Analysis Trust based Strategy Financials Water distribution Implementation Conclusion Health awareness Widespread awareness of the dangers of contaminated water Current solution: charcoal boiling Ineffective, inefficient and often expensive Opportunity for better alternative to meet health concerns Introduction Analysis Strategy Financials Implementation Conclusion Trust based Customers must trust the purity of the water or they will not purchase Introduction Analysis Strategy Financials Implementation Conclusion Water distribution Lack of transport infrastructure Lack of home access ...
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...Section A: Short Answers 1) It is difficult to improve service productivity because services cannot be stored on shelves for sale at a later date. Also, in the service sector, it is not always possible to increase output given the same number of input, as the input is usually people and the service experienced by them contains many variables, each of which can lead to a different outcome for the consumer. For example, whenever I visit my hairdresser in Jades Hair Salon, I come back very happy knowing that my hair will look neat and perfect. However, recently, my hairdresser seemed very rough while combing and trimming my hair and even at the end, my hair setup did not turn out quite well, and thus it made me very unhappy about it. Another example is my favorite restaurant Wishbone, recently the service quality seemed very poor to me as the staffs do not greet in a friendly manner plus the food takes so much time to get served which makes us even more frustrated. As with manufacturing firms, successful service businesses use marketing as a tool to strongly position themselves to selected target markets. These firms develop their positions by using marketing mix activities. Since services are different from tangible products, they need additional marketing approaches. For example, products of Pure Fiji are manufactured to the premier American Quality Control Criteria with the use of the proper manufacturing guidelines. Pure Fiji produces in bulk, stocks their outputs and sells...
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...of Economics and Business,Gadjah Mada University. Zoom starting its operation since Februari 2012. We are a small enterprise company that runs in snack industry, one of the main products that Zoom offers to public is Japanese “satay” named Torichan with a side dish “O Jelly Tea” made from many flavors of tea and have jelly topping on the top. Torichan is a japanese satay with the main ingredient beef, shrimp and chicken, it is offered with various kind of flavours as well such as original, BBQ, and that is aimed to reached unserved market for the japanese snack industry. Torichan is planned to be marketed with direct selling and consigment method in some chosen spots like ngangeni seafood, FEB UGM Canteen and also other canteens within the Gadjah Mada University, by putting so many spot like this we are hoping that it will be easier for our consumer to reach us. Zoom positioning itself as a “Unique” and “Customer Oriented” company, means that we will always provide a differentiation in our product taste also in our services, in addition for being customer-oriented, we bring the idea of customer involvement where customer can feel the making proccess directly. Our main promotion is by using word of mouth idea, which can be developed as well through the help of social media like twitter, facebook and broadcasting message via blackberry messanger, other promotion campaigns using pamflets and posters spread in strategic location in citywide. * Business Information 1. Name...
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...will be able to reduce transportation costs because they can deliver more of the goods in one shipment versus having to deliver individual items. * Lower setup costs: For the work-in-process inventory they will be able to reduce setup costs that are incurred for switching between products. * Higher capacity utilization: With large inventory, they will be able to utilize their installed capacity to the maximum possible level. * Higher customer service: Provide better customer service by avoiding stock outs and backorders on finished goods. By avoiding these two scenarios they will be able to ensure on-time delivery. * Buffer: An excess inventory of finished goods can provide a buffer for increases in customer demand. The business is taking a risk by building and storing finished products in anticipation of customer demand, but it can reduce the lead time and improve customer satisfaction. Company B (with smaller inventory) will have the following advantages (has smaller inventory): * Less working capital: The working capital (Interest, cost of capital & opportunity cost) will not be high since they will not have large amounts of any type of inventory on hand. * Lower storage and handling costs: The storage and handling costs will be lower as well for all types of inventory. Since they...
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...Table of Contents Section A short answers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1 Section A short answers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Section A short answers………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…3 Section B Essay………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Section B Essay………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1Section C calculations Question 1- productivity…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Question 2- forecasting………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 Question 2- forecasting………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Question 2- forecasting…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 Question 2- forecasting…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….11 Section A: Short Answers 1) It is difficult to improve service productivity because services cannot be stored on shelves for sale at a later date. Also, in the service sector, it is not always possible to increase output given the same number of input, as the input is usually people and the service experienced by them contains many variables, each of which can lead to a different outcome for the consumer. For example, whenever I visit my hairdresser in Jades Hair Salon, I come back very happy knowing that my hair will look neat and perfect. However, recently, my hairdresser seemed very rough while combing and trimming my hair and even at the end,...
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...(PCAOB, 2013, AS 2201: No. 5). If the parts of a account are distinct enough to have alternative risks, alternative controls may be applied to that risk ( PCAOB, 2013, AS 2201: No. 5). Sunbeam had two different types of revenue: Domestic operations and international sales. Domestic operations included health care products, personal care and comfort products, outdoor cooking products, household appliances, and “ away from home” business ( Thibodeau and Freir, 2014, p. 98). Household appliances made up 29 percent of domestic net sales ( Thibodeau and Freir, 2014, p. 98).The household appliances were coffeemakers, toasters, and bread makers etc ( Thibodeau and Freir, 2014, p. 98). The health care products made up 11 percent of domestic net sales (...
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... HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TIANGGE NI SAN VICENTE KAG STA. LUISA Business Plan In Entrepreneurial Management 403 Submitted by: Kenneth Rey A. Marbebe BSBA-IV Submitted to: Mrs. Lucyl L. Gulmatico Teacher BUSINESS PLAN (Draft) October 2012 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: THE BUSINESS: The Tiyangge of San Vicente kag Sta. Luisa will be the training ground for the BSBA students. It will provide learning’s and earnings to the volunteers with its products consigned and some services. MARKETING STRATEGY: Tiyangge ni San Vicente kag ni Sta. Luisa has wide range of target market as it is inside the school. The use of advertisement, promos and the beautification of the area will attract that large population to buy and avail the products and services offered. OPERATIONS: The tiyangge Ni San Vicente Kag ni Sta. Luisa will open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days. The area is located beside the school canteen. Volunteers of tiyangge have its own time to volunteer in the store, keeping the store operates 8 hours during school days. MANAGEMENT TEAM: BSBA 4 taking up the subject of Entrepreneurial Management in cooperating with the BMAP and BRC will manage the tiyangge in its daily operations and projecting plans. Volunteers will be responsible in their given time at the tiyangge, for efficient service to the customers. II. History and Background of the Business: The “Tiyangge ni San Vicente and Sta. Luisa,” will be a virtual workplace...
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...using biomass 13 1.3 Barriers to efficient use of Biomass 14 1.4 Advantages of Biomass Energy 15 2.0 THE POLICY VISION, GOAL, PRINCIPLES, OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND TARGETS 17 2.1 The Policy Vision 17 2.2 The Policy Goal 17 2.3 The Key Policy Principles 17 2.4 The Policy Objectives 18 2.5 The Policy Strategies 19 2.5.1 Legal and Institutional Framework 19 2.5.2 Data Acquisition, Information Dissemination (Awareness) and Capacity Building, Monitoring and Evaluation 20 2.5.3 Financing and Fiscal Policy 20 2.5.4 Poverty Eradication, Equitable Distribution, Social Services and Gender 21 2.5.5 Research and Development, International Co-operation, Technology Transfer and Adoption of Standards in Biomass Energy Technologies 22 2.5.6 Biomass Resource Base Management 23 2.5.7 Biofuels Promotion and Production 24 2.5.8 Wastes to Energy 25 3.0 Policy Actions 26 3.1 Modern Energy Service program 26 3.2 Biofuels Program 29 3.3 Wastes to Energy Program 30 3.4 Energy Efficiency...
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...Midterm Examination October 19, 2013 -- ANSWER KEY -- Question 1 Page 1 Question 1 (18 marks – 60 minutes) Napoleon is a company with over 400 employees in Barrie, Ontario and it is one of North America's largest privately owned manufacturers of high quality wood and gas fireplaces, gourmet gas and charcoal grills. Napoleon's commitment to producing quality products combined with honest, reliable service has provided a successful framework for continued rapid growth of the company since its beginnings as a small steel fabrication business in 1976. Napoleon works with its customers to design and implement innovative features and holds numerous patents for advanced state-of-the-art gas fireplace barbecue grill technology such as Infra-red grilling. The company's website provides customers with product information, help in finding distributors, and assistance in assembling its products. The website also provides secured product ordering and account management features for dealers of its products. Napoleon has integrated IT into both its long-term planning and its daily operations. This stems from the view of the executive team that IT is key to their business, both when providing services to customers and in internal functions. A) Napoleon’s IT department has not previously done any IT strategic plan. The CIO would like to know more about what steps to follow to develop an IT strategic plan. Provide a definition for IT steering committee and explain the role...
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...Schein, culture is relevant and it matters because it is a powerful, latent, and often unconscious set of forces that determine both our individual and collective behavior, ways of perceiving, thought patterns, and values (Guzman et al., 2008). In order to take a look deep inside an organization’s social and technical dynamics, via value chain we turn our attention to “The Mini-cases: 5 companies, 5 strategies, 5 transformations”. This unique interaction case study was conducted by Balu Bagopal, Maurice Berns, Zayna Khajat, Martin Reeves and Andrew Townsend a MIT Sloan Management Review and knowledge partner. The Boston Consulting Group, with sponsorship support from business analytics provider SAS, are collaborating on a project called the Sustainability Initiative. This case study is a survey of five corporate executives and managers about their perspectives on the intersection of sustainability and business strategy (Berns, M., Townsend, A., Khajat, Z., Bagopal, B., Reeves, M., et al. (2009). The researchers started their analysis by separating the case study participants into three...
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...9-111-016 REV: OCTOBER 26, 2010 KARTHIK RAMANNA GEORGE SERAFEIM ALDO SESIA Urban Water Partners (A) Introduction Early in August 2010, Dr. Porter Jones (MBA ’11) and his Harvard Business School (HBS) classmate Aaron Matto were on the ground in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in the Republic of Tanzania. They were there to assess the progress of the first slowsand water filter of their company— Urban Water Partners (UWP). Four months earlier, Jones and Matto, along with Ajay Kori (MBA ’11), partnered with Justin Iwasaki and Jason Young, two MD candidates at the University of Utah, to win HBS’s 2010 Social Venture Track Business Plan Contest. Their idea was to bring clean water to several African nations using a network of existing water vendors, readily available water purification technology, and mobile-banking technology. If they were successful in Dar es Salaam, the team planned to expand operations into several other African urban centers where water quality was poor. UWP’s seed money, the prize winnings from the HBS competition, would be gone at the end of the month, and the team had a meeting scheduled in late August with an HBS alumnus who was interested in investing in the company. At the meeting they intended to present their business plan, updating their original financial analysis with experience gained from two months of work getting UWP started. Of particular importance was to show UWP’s path to profitability: the team knew there was considerable...
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...present major setbacks in productivity. These challenges are generally classified as energy crises. Energy crisis have been experienced in many economies globally, particularly developing economies. Energy crisis is not the predictable exhaustion of energy resources or the matter of higher costs of purchasing oil from Oil and Petroleum Exporting countries (OPEC). Rather, energy crisis may be referred to as the economic management of energy prices which translates to its supply in industrial countries. This economic management of energy prices particularly through the manipulation of its supply has been an underlying cause of energy crises since the 1970’s. In 1970 for example, the energy crisis was sparked by the embargo placed on the United States of America and some parts of Europe by the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, as sanctions for their support for the Israel state. As a result of the embargo, the price of oil per barrel rose from $3.00 to $12.00 per barrel. Gas stations in the United States of America were asked to close on Sundays to business; the automotive industry had to resort to producing cars with higher efficiency levels. And in some parts of Europe households were urged to heat only one room in the house during the winter season and refrain from putting on holiday lights at night. Though the embargo was lifted in 1974 its effects lingered on long after that till today. (History.com Staff, 2010). Again, South Africa, according to a report by the...
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...BUSINESS PLAN FO R CHISARA BAKERY AND CONFECTIONARIES INDUSTRY Name of business: Chisara Bakery and confectionaries Type of business: Sole proprietorship Vision statement Chisara bakery and confectionaries would be organized as a sole proprietorship which intends to become the major producer and distributor of assorted chin chin and other such pastries at MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE UMUDIKE and its surrounding communities by the year 2015. The business is expected to grow rapidly to assume a significant position in the NIGERIAN bakery market within the next four years. In the medium to long term, Onyibest Bakery and confectionaries is expected to make much profit to be able to support the running expenses of the Revelations Children’s Home. And also enable the industry to compete with other bakery industries in the world that is making it a world class as a good entrepreneur. Business objective To see to the efficient management of Onyibest bakery and confectionaries, and its progressive growth to become a more profitable and reputable enterprise by 2015. Introduction: the need for an Onyibest bakery and confectionaries. At this time, there are no commercial gluten-free bakeries and confectionaries in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike. This is mainly due to the contaminating nature of gluten and the necessity for dedicated facilities. And of course, until recently, a gluten-free diet was considered highly unusual. Perhaps one in five thousand...
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...Agroforestry in the drylands of eastern Africa: a call to action Bashir Jama and Abdi Zeila Agroforestry in the drylands of eastern Africa: a call to action Bashir Jama and Abdi Zeila World Agroforestry Centre LIMITED CIRCULATION Titles in the Working Paper Series aim to disseminate information on agroforestry research and practices and stimulate feedback from the scientific community. Other series from the World Agroforestry Centre are: Agroforestry Perspectives, Technical Manuals, and Occasional Papers. Correct Citation: Jama B and Zeila A. 2005. Agroforestry in the drylands of eastern Africa: a call to action. ICRAF Working Paper – no. 1. Nairobi: World Agroforestry Centre. Published by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Eastern and Central Africa Regional Programme United Nations Avenue PO Box 30677 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 7224 000, via USA +1 650 833 6645 Fax: +254 20 7224 001, via USA +1 650 833 6646 Email: b.jama@cgiar.org Internet: www.worldagroforestry.org © World Agroforestry Centre 2005 ICRAF Working Paper no. 1 Photos: World Agroforestry Centre Staff Articles appearing in this publication may be quoted or reproduced without charge, provided the source is acknowledged. No use of this publication may be made for resale or other commercial purposes. All images remain the sole property of their source and may not be used for any purpose without written permission of the source. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and...
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