...Pci, case study, mia case study INTRODUCTION The issue started on February 2008 when the new appointed Managing Director of PCI Sdn Bhd, En Ghani reviewed 2007 Financial Report and found out there were recent increases in costs of goods sold and inventories. The rate of increase in costs of goods sold had been disproportionate with growth of sales. En Ghani was informed that one of the reasons for the increase in cost was because of the current purchasing system that contributes to redundant purchasing and high inventory holding costs. Siti Aminah, the Chief of Financial Officer was asked to review the current purchasing system and suggested the need to implement a new computerized purchasing system that would help relieve some of its manual operations and at the same time would ensure it has the proper controls in place. En Ghani requested a formal report on current purchasing system and suggestion for a new system before the next management meeting which would be in two weeks time. En Ghani assigned Siti Aminah on the special task instead of the senior Chief Production Officer and she did not have any experience in system and technology. The new system must be able to reduce costs, enhance control and provide easy management of users and services in qualitative and quantitative ways. CHARACTERS En Ghani : as the new appointed Managing Director of Penda Cable Industry Berhad, who reviewed past year Financial Report and asked for formal report from Siti Aminah. Siti...
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...INTRODUCTION This case discusses issues on purchasing system in a manufacturing companya, Penda Cable Industries Berhad (PCI). The issue started on February 2008 when the new appointed Managing Director of PCI Sdn Bhd, En Ghani reviewed 2007 Financial Report and found out there were recent increases in costs of goods sold and inventories. The rate of increase in costs of goods sold had been disproportionate with growth of sales. En Ghani was informed that one of the reasons for the increase in cost was because of the current purchasing system that contributes to redundant purchasing and high inventory holding costs. Siti Aminah, the Chief of Financial Officer was asked to review the current purchasing system and suggested the need to implement a new computerized purchasing system that would help relieve some of its manual operations and at the same time would ensure it has the proper controls in place. En Ghani requested a formal report on current purchasing system and suggestion for a new system before the next management meeting which would be in two weeks’ time. En Ghani assigned Siti Aminah on the special task instead of the senior Chief Production Officer and she did not have any experience in system and technology. The new system must be able to reduce costs, enhance control and provide easy management of users and services in qualitative and quantitative ways. CHARACTER 1. ENCIK GHANI The new appointed Managing Director of Penda Cable Industry Berhad, who reviewed...
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...QUESTION 1 Explain why the study of macroeconomics is important in making business decisions. Macroeconomics is the study of the economy as a whole. It is the study of the aggregate demand and aggregate supply which reflect the demand and supply of everybody in the whole country. It examines the activities and trends in economy’s wide phenomena, such as unemployment, inflation, economic growth, money supply, budget deficits, and exchange rates. The knowledge from this study will indicate the ‘health’ condition of economy in the country. As a business owner, the study of the macroeconomics is very important to make everyday business decisions as they have to focus beyond what is happening in the firm and look into aggregate demand and aggregate supply in economy. Managers always need information or knowledge to make decisions. Example is demand theory. If people get low income, they tend to spend less than when they are getting higher income. As the managers are forecasting the demand for their products and services, anticipation of how consumers’ incomes will grow should be learned. To make decisions, business owner should also know about the current interest rates for loans if they are about to borrow money from the financial institution. They should also be aware about where they stand in the business cycle. Cost of labour is another important reason to study of macroeconomic in order to make better decision. For example, during tight labour supply, the price or...
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...DELL INC (4331) 10-K Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d) Filed on 03/13/2012 Filed Period 02/03/2012 Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended February 3, 2012 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-17017 Dell Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 74-2487834 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-800-BUY-DELL Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Common Stock, par value $.01 per share Name of each exchange on which registered The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (NASDAQ Global Select Market) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No R Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No R Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has...
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...DELL INC (DELL) 10-K Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d) Filed on 03/15/2011 Filed Period 01/28/2011 Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended January 28, 2011 or TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-17017 o Dell Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 74-2487834 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-800-BUY-DELL Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Name of each exchange on which registered The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (NASDAQ Global Select Market) Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No þ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the...
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...EBAY INC FORMReport) 10-K (Annual Filed 01/31/14 for the Period Ending 12/31/13 Address Telephone CIK Symbol SIC Code Industry Sector Fiscal Year 2065 HAMILTON AVENUE SAN JOSE, CA 95125 408-376-7400 0001065088 EBAY 7389 - Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Retail (Catalog & Mail Order) Services 12/31 http://www.edgar-online.com © Copyright 2014, EDGAR Online, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, Inc. Terms of Use. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K [x] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 . OR [] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to . Commission file number 000-24821 eBay Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 77-0430924 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 2065 Hamilton Avenue San Jose, California (Address of principal executive offices) 95125 (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 376-7400 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Title of each class Name of exchange on which registered Common stock The Nasdaq Global Select Market Securities registered pursuant...
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