...second only to the overall economy! It is no surprise given that every dollar saved from retail shrink is a dollar added directly to the bottom-line. Looking back in history, we have seen tough times like these are conducive for higher shrink numbers. This is mainly due to retailers cutting down loss prevention staffing and store personnel, slowdown in technology investments, and increase in theft owing from people who cannot handle the economic pressure. LP organizations are at different stages of evolution when we look at their capability to harness the power of analytics – From basic reporting on shrink to understanding the key drivers with high correlation to shrink and managing by exception with the help of predictive models. There is a need to utilize available data assets effectively by building capabilities to report, analyze and predict shrink accurately. This article reviews the trends in retail shrink, its sources and how analytical techniques can help attack shrink in a cost effective manner. Retail Shrink Trends Global retail shrinkage, inventory losses from crime or waste, cost retailers approximately $104.5 Billion last year, or 1.34% of sales1. In North America, shrink totaled $42.3 billion, or 1.48% of sales, with the US accounting for a significant portion of this figure. North American retailers spent $12.3 Billion, or 0.43% of sales, last year to fight shrink. Majority of the loss prevention...
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...In this paper I am going to write about the movie “Despicable Me” Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud Writers: Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio Stars: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand. Specifically on the main character Gru. I will be discussing and exploring his change in personality, mainly his big heart. At the beginning of the movie Gru is portrayed as this evil scientist trying to become the best evil villain possible. He uses these three little girls, Agnes, Edith, and Margo to exhort his plan. They are three girls who are in foster care. He seen them selling cookies to vector, an evil villain, who let them in willingly to order his favorite cookies. His plan is to steal another villains named vector's shrink ray to shrink the...
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...Database Management Gerry Waldrop/CIS 444 May 21, 2012 Abstract This document will answer the following questions about ASM management, database segments, relationships, problems associated with Row Chaining and Migration, and threshold values. Also, included will be screenshots of the extent map in OEM and Segment Advisor Information. Lastly, SQL statements will be executed to enable row management, shrink space, and resumable space allocation. 1. Automatic Storage Management (ASM) provides vertical integration of the file system on the database and the volume manager, which is specifically built for the database files. ASM can also provide management for single SMP machines, or access multiple nodes of a cluster for Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) support. There are many benefits to leaving this to OEM to manage your storage. They are the following * Integrated mirroring * Data is automatically load balanced * Database files are managed without human interaction 2. Database segments are managed in a few different ways, one way is with LMT. LMT is implemented by adding the extent management local clause to the tablespace definition syntax. Oracle has the ability to move information out of the data dictionary tablespace and stores it directly within the tablespace itself. In s dictionary managed tablespace DMT, the data dictionary stores the free space details. While the free blocks list is managed in the segment of each table that is...
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...If the concentration of impermeable solutes is the same inside and outside of the cell, the solution is isotonic, meaning the movement of water will be equal and the cell maintains its original shape. If there is a higher concentration of impermeable solutes outside the cell than in the cell’s interior, the solution is hypertonic. Because the net movement of water would be out of the cell, the cell would shrink, through a process of crenation in a hypertonic solution (Marieb, 2012). If the concentration of impermeable solutes is lower outside of the cell than in the cell’s interior, then the solution is hypotonic. The net movement of water would be into the cell, and the cell would swell and possibly burst, a phenomenon referred to as hemolysis (Marieb,...
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...Economic growth this year will continue to be slow. There will be a slight positive changes in many areas that effect the economy. Under the current law the economy’s offset are scheudlued to change due to the effects of the budgetary changes. Once this year is over, economic growth will be faster. “This will cause the unemployment rate to decline and inflation and interest rates to eventually rise from their current low levels. Nevertheless, the unemployment rate is expected to remain above 7½ percent through next year; if that happens, 2014 will be the sixth consecutive year with unemployment exceeding 7½ percent of the labor force—the longest such period in the past 70 years.” (http://www.cbo.gov/publication/43907) “If the current laws that govern federal taxes and spending do not change, the budget deficit will shrink this year to $845 billion, or 5.3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), its smallest size since 2008. In CBO’s baseline projections, deficits continue to shrink over the next few years, falling to 2.4 percent of GDP by 2015. Deficits are projected to increase later in the coming decade.” http://www.cbo.gov/publication/43907 “However, because of the pressures of an aging population, rising health care costs, an expansion of federal subsidies for health insurance, and growing interest payments on federal debt. As a result, federal debt held by the public is projected to remain historically high relative to the size of the economy for the next decade...
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...Alzheimer’s disease was discovered in 1906 by Dr. Alois Alzheimer. Dr. Alzheimer was studying the brain of a woman who had recently died of an illness that was undetermined. He noticed that the tissue of the brain he had been studying had changed over time. The symptoms of this disease at the time was memory loss, unpredictable actions, and language problems (Alz.org). Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that consists of plaques and tangles grown on the brain, this causes memory loss. Alzheimer’s disease can’t be cured as of right now, but research is being done that could possibly stop or decrease plaques and tangles from growing on the brain. This disease is known to affect many people, mostly over the age of 60 but some cases result in anywhere...
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...How to Dual-boot Linux and Windows (on a PC with Windows 7 already installed) The purpose of this Instructable is to set up your computer to dual-boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu Linux. Dual-booting is a technique which allows a single physical computer to run two or more operating systems (OSes). This is useful for experimenting with new OSes without putting all your eggs in one basket. Step 1: Getting Prepared Prerequisites: 1. A PC running Windows 7, with at least 30 GB of free hard-drive space. 2. A CD/DVD burner and blank CD/ DVD or a USB drive with a capacity of 1GB or more 3. An external Harddrive big enough to backup your Windows installation 4. Administrative access to the PC 5. Internet Connectivity Most PCs sold in the last three years should meet the criteria for number 1. To confirm what version of Windows you are running, go to My Computer and click on “System properties.” The listed version should be Windows 7. From that same screen, you should see how much free space you have left, which is underneath the blue bar for each disk. In the example image, there is "8.49 GB free of 55.7GB". NOTE: The 8.49GB shown in the example is not enough space for most people. While you can install Ubuntu to a partition this size, you will typically want more space store documents and applications. 20GB is probably the minimum size you would want. Step 2: Select a Linux Distro Linux comes in many flavors. Some distributions are aimed at full configurability...
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...by adding a shrink wrap machine in the middle of the assembly line this will increase productivity by eliminating the movement of packaging to other departments. This new process will save time and money by shipping the fans out faster to the buyers. The old process transferred items to different departments that decreased time by stopping the process by moving the items. It required an additional person to move the fans manually the old way that required extra labor. Repurposing will increase the assembly process and make it more efficient and quick. Repurposing will allow labor cost to go down because employees will be reduced by three employees saving the time bringing items needed closer and connecting packaging and assembling in the same line. A full-time inventory stock employee will be needed to make sure all items are available when needed to restock. The restocking will be done when items reach a certain level and in a timely manner. The current process required additional labor to move the items but this process will decrease the labor and hours it takes to get the fans through the assembly line. The packaging department will be eliminate and added to the assembly line. A bar code sprayer will print bar codes on each package after it goes through the shrink wrap machine. These new changes will help the current process with time, labor, and money. The current process transferred fans from the assembly line to packaging department. Making these changes will increase...
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...mixture with formic acid, the test should be conducted in the fame cupboard. 4) Start the test at the left end of the ladder structure showed in Figure 1, i.e. treatment with cold acetone. Fiber Identification: Burning Test A. Specimen Preparation Prepare the sample by twisting the fiber sample to a long thin form of about 5 - 8 cm. If the sample is yarn, double it to a thick ribbon of suitable length. If the sample is in piece form, cut a strip of 1/2 cm wide and suitable length. B. Testing Procedure 1) Set up a small non-luminous bunsen-flame. If bunsen-flame is unavailable, a candle flame or other may be used. 2) Hold the sample by means of a pair of tweezers or simply by fingers, and approach the flame slowly. Observe the change. 3) Withdraw the sample slowly away from the bunsen-flame and observe the behavior and odor or smell given out. (Do not inhale the odor too much due to the possibility of toxicity). 4) Leave the sample on the bench for 1 - 2 minutes and then observe the shape and color of the residue and then feel and press it by finger. 5) Note the result with reference to Table 1. Cotton Cotton Viscose Rayon Viscose Rayon Insoluble...
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...The proteins that are implanted within the phospholipid bilayer carry out the detailed functions of the plasma membrane that includes selective transportation of molecules and cell-cell gratitude. The passive process of the plasma membrane doesn’t use energy to move substances down their absorption grade. Active transport process of the plasma membranes processes use energy to move substances across the membrane. Osmosis Lab 2. Explain your observations in detail in terms of concentration gradient, diffusion, osmosis, osmotic pressure, passive transport, and active transport. A. The osmosis lab was a really awesome lab. It gave you the excitement for three days to see how much the egg has changed. Concentration gradient is a ongoing change in the concentration of solutes in a solution as a function of distance through a solution. The concentration gradient of the egg was almost seeing through. You could see the eggs membrane and the yellow oak that was in the center of the egg. Diffusion is the tendency of atoms, molecules, and ions in a liquid or air solution to move from areas of higher concentration to areas of low concentration to become more diffuse. For the diffusion of the egg, the egg expanded and got higher concentration of the water outside of the membrane and a lower concentration inside the osmosis. Osmosis is the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane into a...
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...Brinson_Laquita Jan 24, 2013 A retail loss prevention investigator is responsible for ensuring that a company’s shrink is kept under control. Now, there are many different causes of shrink and therefore the job is multi-faceted. The first, and most recognizable, form of shrink is from external theft, or shoplifting. The loss prevention investigator is trained in surveillance techniques and how to spot odd or suspicious behavior in a customer. Once this type of behavior is identified they will follow the individual either on foot or by using the store’s cctv system to gather evidence of a crime. The second form of shrink, and most dangerous to a company’s bottom line, is internal theft. This is when an employee begins stealing money or merchandise from their employer. In a similar way to shoplifters the loss prevention investigator will observe and look for the warning signs. Once found he will then initiate an employee theft investigation. This is a means of gathering evidence of the associate’s criminal activity. Once enough evidence is acquired they will then interview the individual and pass on their recommendation to upper management. Many companies also lose money because their employees are not following policies and procedures. This reckless behavior can lead to worker’s compensation claims, lawsuits, lost or stolen merchandise, vendor...
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...power. (4x, 10x, 40x) Part 2: 1) Repeat the same lab procedure as you did with soaking onion skin cells in tap water last day, but now using the onion and soaking it into saltwater. 2) Prepare a wet-mount slide for the onion skin cell done by your teacher. 3) Add iodine to the onion and place a cover slip on top of the onion. 4) Examine the slide under all magnifications and sketch Proper Biological Diagrams for each power. (4x, 10x, 40x) Hypothesis: If tap water is added to the onion skin cells then the water will absorb and swell up because, osmosis is occurred and it becomes completely inflated. If saltwater is added to the onion skin cells then the cells would wrinkle up and probably shrink because, once the onion is placed in salt solution, it will dehydrate since it’s hypertonic. The water would leave the cell by diffusion to get an osmosis balance. Observations: Quantitative Variables: * Amount of salt * Amount of water * What time you start the experiment * Where you place the onion * What temperature was the onion placed in before * How much iodine you drop on the onion skin * How long did you place the onion skin in either salt or tap...
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...also called leionyomas or myomas. Fibroids do not cause problems when they remain small. They can grow inside and outside the uterus. Once the fibroids grow larger in size they can cause complications. Sometimes fibroids have grown large enough to fill the whole abdomen. In African American women uterine fibroids exist more than in White women. Researching upon uterine fibroids it is not understood the causes and fibroids grow quicker in African American women. The female hormones estrogen and progesterone can increase or decrease throughout women's life. When a woman goes through menopause it decreases estrogen. When going through menopause fibroids tend to shrink. Birth control pills can cause fibroids to grow because it is a hormonal drug that contains estrogen. Fibroids may cause some of these symptoms like changes in menstruation, heavy periods, and cramps. Vaginal bleeding other than menstrual cycle can cause anemia. Causes pain in the abdomen or lower back. It may inquire pain while acquiring sex or pressure when urinating. The uterus is enlarged, miscarriages, and infertility are other symptoms. When other symptoms occur you may have other problems. Sometimes fibroids may not show any signs. Fibroids can be found during yearly examination or during other tests. A large fibroid can cause the abdomen to swell. When the abdomen is swollen it is hard to receive a complete pap smear. Fibroids in women can cause infertility. Sometimes women can become pregnant after their...
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...a) Differentiate between data, information and knowledge and provide an example to illustrate the differences. DATA | INFORMATION | KNOWLEDGE | Elementary description of things,events, activities and transactions that are recorded,classified and stored but are not organized to conveyany specific meaning. | Data that has been processed into a form that gives it meaning | Knowledge is the appropriate collection of information, such that its intent is to be useful. | Ex: It is raining. | Ex: The temperature dropped 15 degrees and then it started raining. | Ex: If the humidity is very high and the temperature drops substantially the atmospheres is often unlikely to be able to hold the moisture so it rains. | b) Differentiate between information technology infrastructure and information technology architecture. Information Technology Infrastructure: the physical facilities, IT Components, IT Services and IT management that support an entire organization Information Technology Architecture A high-level map or plan of the information assets in an organization which guides current operations and is a blueprint for future direction c) Discuss the business pressures that characterize the modern global business environment. The business environment is the combination of social, legal, economic, physical, and political factors that affect business activities. 3 types of business pressures: 1. Market Pressures. Generated by: - global economy and strong...
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... Headnote Store managers perform multiple tasks within a store, and the way in which they are evaluated and rewarded for these tasks affects their behavior. Using empirical data from multiple stores of a consumer electronics retailer, Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, we highlight the extent to which store manager incentive design impacts store manager behavior and, consequently, retail performance. More specifically, we describe the shift in store manager behavior resulting from a change in incentives, which, in part, altered the importance of sales relative to inventory shrinkage in the store manager compensation plan. Store managers, following this change, directed less attention to the prevention of inventory shrinkage and more toward sales-generating activities and made different process choices within the store. We observed increases in the level of inventory shrinkage and sales within these stores. Controlling for alternative drivers of sales and inventory shrinkage, we find this change in incentive design to be associated with a profit improvement of 4.2% of sales. This work indicates that altering how store managers are compensated impacts retail performance. Moreover, our findings underscore the importance of balancing the rewardsgiven for different types of activities in contexts where agents face multiple competing tasks. Key words: incentives; multitasking agent; retailoperations; inventory shrinkage; quasi-experimental; store management History: Received: April...
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