...Table of contents: Task | Contents | 1 | * Explain the importance of effective supply chain management in achieving organisational objectives * Explain the link between supply chain management and business functions in an organisation * Discuss the key drivers for achieving an integrated supply chain strategy in an organisation | 2 | * Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used by an organisation to maintain supplier relationships * Use information technology to create strategies to develop an organisation’s relationship with its suppliers * Develop systems to maintain an organisation’s relationship with its suppliers | 3 | * Assess how information technology could assist integration of different parts of the supply chain of an organisation * Evaluate how information technology has contributed to the management of the supply chain of an organisation * Assess the effectiveness of information technology in managing the supply chain of an organisation | 4 | * Explain the role of logistics in supply chain management in an organisation * Evaluate procurement practices in an organisation * Discuss the factors that must be considered when improving logistics and procurement practices in an organisation | 5 | * Plan a strategy to improve an organisation’s supply chain * Assess how a supply chain improvement strategy will benefit overall business performance in an organisation * Explain how barriers will be overcome in an organisation...
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...sustainability management. The practice of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) is still untouched by many organizations and not fully understood by many practicing companies. So this led to increasing amount of research in this area of supply chain management. (Seuring & Muller, 2008) This paper aims to address the research questions which can able to explain the major factors influencing the sustainable process of supply chain management. On the sustainable side, it involves addressing environmental, ethical, social, economic problems. So the purpose of this paper is to give a proposed approach to effective SSCM. (Faisal, 2010) 2. RESEARCH PROBLEM Acquiring and maintaining sustainability in supply chain management has become the key problem in supply chain practices. SSCM has gained more interest by the companies and also by the researchers. (Colicchia et al, 2011) The more vital process involved is quantifying the sustainability. On considering quantifying, the key issue is considering system boundaries, i.e. analyzing the single organizational operations or the entire supply process as a whole, or considering the direct impact from internal environment or the direct impact from external environment such as suppliers (Schmidt & Schwegler, 2008) The other objectives which define sustainable supply chain are purchasing, logistics, incorporating social, economic and environmental elements. SSCM integrate various processes includes green environment or green supply chain...
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...Introduction Supply chain sustainability is recognized as a key factor for generating business value, it is a positive driver of competitive advantage that requires constant innovation and commitment in all levels of the organization, but how do parent companies influence their subsidiaries to adopt a sustainable supply chain approach?. Nowadays, contemporary thinking on the role of subsidiaries and its evolution in regards to multinational enterprises state that resources and capabilities of the enterprise do not reside only under the responsibility of the parent company level. Even if the subsidiaries and the parent company have different industry sectors and geographic origin, they share an important thing: they both recognize the risk dimension of the challenge presented by sustainability, and identify the competitive opportunities on the other hand. In the following case study we will research how does the model of Johnson et al. (2001) can be applied in the case of a parent company and its subsidiaries. Literature review Sustainability issues are becoming a powerful determinant of a company’s competitiveness and financial performance and therefore is sustainability rapidly becoming a new competitive advantage. The interest in the sustainability of supply chains has been a rising issue in recent years (Beske, 2012). This concept is defined by Seuring & Muller, 2008, p. 1700 as: “the management of material, information and capital flows as well as cooperation...
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...Market Research On Fashion & Sustainability Submitted by Ishita Bhatia Under the supervision of Jagriti Mishra Submitted to Department of Fashion Management Studies (FMS) National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) (Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India) GH-0 Road, Behind Infocity Gandhinagar 382007. Gujarat http://www.nift.ac.in December, 2013 Fashion & Sustainability BackGround Myth: Sustainable Fashion is just wearing natural, organic or green fashion. Truth: Sustainable Fashion is about being * Eco friendly * Socially-Responsible * Commercially feasible * Animal-Cruelty Free Sustainability and responsibility are two sides of one and the same coin. Today Apparel Industry stands as a big medium of innovation and smart up cycling. Sustainability becomes more crucial if one has to deal with it in the apparel sector in order to manage excess and wastage. This systematic research aims to find out about all the sustainable measures practiced by companies producing such articles. Acknowledgement I would generously like to thank my Mentor Jagriti Mishra for her continual support, feedback and constructive discussions. I owe my secondary research to Ebsco, DELNET Google Scholar, Nift Resource Center and Library and the whole FMS department of NIFT, Gandhinagar. table of contents Background study 3 acknowledgement 4 table of contents 5 1 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 Statement of the problem 8 1.2 Objectives 8 ...
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...evident that the purchasing portfolio concept has been widely adopted as an effective practitioner tool and a well-accepted tenet in the supply chain management literature. However, a recently completed study yielded interesting evidence of a potential shift in supply chain management, specifically, in sustainable sourcing. We recently observed that a number of leaders in sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) were not organizing purchasing portfolios in the manner suggested by Kraljic. We found organizations buying what would traditionally be leveraged commodities in a manner more appropriate for strategic suppliers. This unexpected observation suggests that the supply chain field may face another critical juncture, this time related to SSCM. This manuscript describes the observed phenomena and then, using an inductive approach, enhances the existing theory to explain what was observed. The end result is a modified sustainable purchasing portfolio model that should provide a strategic tool to help both academics and practitioners adapt to the new realities of SSCM. Keywords: environmental issues; procurement/purchasing processes; supplier management; sustainability; social responsibility INTRODUCTION Kraljic (1983) urged purchasing scholars and practitioners to push forward and embrace the concepts of...
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...SSCM Gilmore made an unannounced visit to Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Grovetown Ga to interview Amiya Reliford. Amiya stated that her relationship with mom and dad are not good. She stated that she feels that are about to split up. Amiya stated that Bfa asked her who she wanted to stay with, and she told him mom, because he yells all the time. She stated that mom and dad argue every day. She stated that she doesn’t get any spankings, and her parents always tell her to go to her room. She stated Kaydence called the police on BFa, because she stated that mom was the devil and he started yelling. She stated that when the police came, they told mom she has to leave, and dad had to stay at home, because he had been drinking alcohol. She stated...
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...RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL A. Research Proposal Student Name: HOANG THI LUYEN Student ID: 1427723 Working Title/Provisional Topic Title: Sustainable supply chain management in recycling industry: A case study of Lavergne Group in Canada. 1. Aims/objectives/Research Questions: 1.1. Research aims The aim of this study is to evaluate the problems associated with securing a reliable and cost effective sustainable supply chain in the recycling industry and elements of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM). Recycling is a relatively new industry and the amount of recycling in countries varies significantly based on Political, Industry and Community issues. Academic and corporate awareness of sustainable supply chain and logistics issues has increased significantly in recent years (Seuring and Muller, 2008). Whilst demand for recycled raw materials is consistently increasing, the prerequisites for establishing a reliable supply chain are complex. Without a reliable and cost effective supply chain, manufacturers will avoid the use of recycled materials and instead choose less environmentally friendly virgin materials. Regardless of the reason for a company going ‘Green’ and looking for sustainability, there are key market drivers and requirements for such goals to be successful. This paper will examine the key supply chain factors that are required to optimise ...
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...Crisisology: Charting A Course Through Crises CRISISOLOGY Charting A Course Through CRISES By Muhammad Sani Isa 1 Crisisology: Charting A Course Through Crises © Muhammad Sani Isa First published 2014 ISBN: 978-978-935-256-2 Published in Nigeria by Society for Safety and Crisis Management Block AO 1, Suite 19, 2 nd Floor, Junction Road, Kaduna All rights reserved. For further enquiries, please contact the author: Tel: +234-8052232004 Email: sscm.ng@gmail.com 2 Crisisology: Charting A Course Through Crises Table of Contents Dedication Attestation Acknowledgements Foreword Preface 1. Perspectives on Crisisology 2. Facts about Crises 3. Causes of Crises 4. Classifications of Crises 5. Crisisology As An Academic Discipline 6. Becoming A Crisisologist 7. Crisisology and other Social Sciences 8. Challenges of Crisisology Notes References 5 6 7 9 11 15 27 35 49 65 82 89 96 103 105 3 Crisisology: Charting A Course Through Crises DEDICATION This monograph is dedicated to Hajia Salime, my dear mother; Hafsat, my lovely wife; Yazeed and Yaqeen my precious sons. 4 Crisisology: Charting A Course Through Crises ATTESTATION I, Muhammad Sani Isa do solemnly, firmly and honestly attest to the fact that crises create injuries, illnesses, deaths, property damage, disruption of means of livelihood as well as the environment, etc. Therefore, I can never conceive, plan, finance, promote or personally indulge in the spread of hate messages, killing of fellow human beings, destruction...
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...Crisisology: Charting A Course Through Crises CRISISOLOGY Charting A Course Through CRISES By Muhammad Sani Isa 1 Crisisology: Charting A Course Through Crises © Muhammad Sani Isa First published 2014 ISBN: 978-978-935-256-2 Published in Nigeria by Society for Safety and Crisis Management Block AO 1, Suite 19, 2 nd Floor, Junction Road, Kaduna All rights reserved. For further enquiries, please contact the author: Tel: +234-8052232004 Email: sscm.ng@gmail.com 2 Crisisology: Charting A Course Through Crises Table of Contents Dedication Attestation Acknowledgements Foreword Preface 1. Perspectives on Crisisology 2. Facts about Crises 3. Causes of Crises 4. Classifications of Crises 5. Crisisology As An Academic Discipline 6. Becoming A Crisisologist 7. Crisisology and other Social Sciences 8. Challenges of Crisisology Notes References 5 6 7 9 11 15 27 35 49 65 82 89 96 103 105 3 Crisisology: Charting A Course Through Crises DEDICATION This monograph is dedicated to Hajia Salime, my dear mother; Hafsat, my lovely wife; Yazeed and Yaqeen my precious sons. 4 Crisisology: Charting A Course Through Crises ATTESTATION I, Muhammad Sani Isa do solemnly, firmly and honestly attest to the fact that crises create injuries, illnesses, deaths, property damage, disruption of means of livelihood as well as the environment, etc. Therefore, I can never conceive, plan, finance, promote or personally indulge in the spread of hate messages, killing of fellow human beings, destruction...
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...the integrity of the network, listed are two tools to that will perform inventory of all company computers and network peripherals, that will ensure not only updated versions are installed but that all systems are compliant with software licensing: a. Manageengine ServiceDesk Enterprise edition, based on the number of technicians you have on staff of 250, I am recommending the 250 technician licenses that will cover over 3000 nodes, cost $2,995.00 this will scan all devices on your network, push all updates so that all systems are current, and only the updates that are required, these can be performed remotely to various machines, based on region/time zone during non-peak hours or if an emergency upgrade is required. b. Microsoft’s SSCM asset configuration software, much cheaper than manageengine, cost for an open NL L&SA 2-Year agreement (must be renewed at the end of 2-Years) $3,607.00 that will perform the same task of upgrades and virus pattern updates. Desktop security, to prevent spyware or external hackers using BOT’s to control remotely employees computer systems, using group policies within active directory, initiate Desktop Firewalls, and...
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...Mercado de Capitales 2011 Trabajo Práctico 1 Fecha de entrega: 16/08/2011 The Dynamis Fund: An Energy Hedge Fund Trabajo realizado por: o Grynwald, Diego o Portnoy, Ezequiel Elber o Rajnerman, Martin 1) La sociedad Scott & Stringfellow tiene a su cargo la administración del fondo Scott & Stringfellow Capital Managment (SSCM). A través de este intermediario, los inversores podrán asignar sus fondos a compañías que pertenecen a la industria energética. Este fondo trabaja con activos de renta variable y se caracteriza por invertir en una industria con elementos volátiles y riesgosos. La idea que prevalece es la de hacer crecer el capital mediante la apreciación de los activos y la inversión en pequeñas y medianas compañías energéticas. Por las características de los activos en los que se invierte, existe una relación directa y positiva entre la inflación y los resultados obtenidos. La persona que invierta en este fondo, tendrá la posibilidad de diversificar su porfolio y tomar participación de esta industria riesgosa. Sin embargo, los bajos dividendos pagados podrían limitar las intenciones de participar en este fondo. A través de la creación de Hedge Found, The Dynamis Found, la sociedad S&S tendrá alcance a nuevas operaciones. Este fondo también operará con compañías small-cap y mid-cap, dentro del sector energético y servirá para la sociedad S&S como una nueva fuente de ingresos. Permite la posibilidad de adquirir...
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...FT15 MBA Overview Diary - last updated 6.10.15 Syllabus Week Oct-15 THIS TIMETABLE IS PROVIDED AS AN OVERVIEW - STUDENTS SHOULD ALWAYS REFER TO THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE TIMETABLE Week 10 Week 11 mon tues wed sun thurs fri sat sun mon tues wed thurs 28-Sep 29-Sep 30-Sep 1-Oct 2-Oct 3-Oct 4-Oct 5-Oct 6-Oct 7-Oct 8-Oct fri 9-Oct sat 10-Oct sun 11-Oct mon 12-Oct tues 13-Oct wed 14-Oct Week 12 thurs 15-Oct fri 16-Oct sat 17-Oct sun 18-Oct mon 19-Oct tues 20-Oct wed 21-Oct Deadlines FT AM M.People 1 M.People 2 MICE 1 Residential FT15 INDUCTION MIGE 1 M.Finance 1 Negotiation Skills Workshop 17.30 - 20.00 FT EVE Syllabus Week Nov-15 sun 01-Nov mon 02-Nov tues 3-Nov wed 04-Nov Week 15 thurs 05-Nov sat 7-Nov sun 8-Nov mon 9-Nov Career Development Careers Appts /Private Study M.People 5 MIGE 5 M.Finance 5 Language Classes 2pm 5pm MICE 5 PD Consultancy Hours & Careers One to Ones afternoon wed 11-Nov thurs 12-Nov fri 13-Nov sat 14-Nov sun 15-Nov Strat Mgt 5 M.People 6 MIGE 6 Careers Appts /Private Study M.People 7 FT EVE MIGE 7 M.Finance 6 PD Consultancy Hours & Careers One to Ones afternoon sun mon tues 30-Nov 01-Dec wed 2-Dec wed 9-Dec MICE 7 Strat Mgt 6 M.People 8 fri 4-Dec sat 5-Dec sun 6-Dec ...
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...PERSPECTIVE ON CRISISOLOGY (A Brief Commentary) By MUHAMMAD SANI ISA Abstract They are number of words in the dictionary whose meanings are self-expressive. One of such is the word crisis. By the virtue of its phonology and perceptual disruptive characteristics, it needs no introduction. However, over the years, men and women both educated and uneducated have become victims on a number of reasonable and unreasonable grounds ranging from acts of God, ignorance, materialism, human error and as well as unsafe acts, lack of standard of operations, government decisions/indecisions. As it is world-wide, crisis has assumed the right of occupancy in the affairs of mankind, making it extremely imperative for us to critically and objectively explore, expand and to deepen our understanding about its triggers, escalations, life-cycle, dimensions and including every conceivable aspects of crisis through education, sensitisation and conscientisation on the platform of Crisisology. Key words: crisis, emergency, disruption, management and Crisisology Crisis is the occasion of pain, injuries, illnesses, disabilities, deaths, and property damages. It disrupts means of livelihood and unleashes other undesirable consequences to lives and the environments that threaten growth, development and communal survival. Crises are inevitable. No individual, organisation or society is immuned from it. A crisis is one of the purest forms of global equality – blind to race, culture, religion, occupation...
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...‘Sustainability: Achieving customer loyalty’ Integrated sustainable knowledge in supply chain Abstract: Knowledge management plays an important role in disseminating knowledge toward partners like suppliers so that they can integrate customer requirement in term of product development. Buyers are increasingly asking suppliers to measure their environmental impacts and carbon emissions in their value chain. In many cases failure to provide such information, or performing poorly can undermine these business relationships. Now customer awareness is more opt toward green products so that sustainability becomes a strong pillar for the organizations in Pakistan. Industry: Our focus Industry is Automobile and electronics in Pakistan. Purpose: This study is focus on to the road of customer satisfaction through an effective knowledge sharing technique among suppliers and making grades through sustainability at the end. Introduction: Knowledge transferability and its effectiveness are seen as crucial elements for honing communication between supply chains partners deemed necessary for knowledge dissemination. This communication can in turn render the partners to operate according to the aspirations of the company and bore fruits. Companies possessing the ability to ensure effective transfer of knowledge are making strides by producing innovation, reducing costs and improving quality and customer satisfaction (kamara et al; 2002, Love., 2003). Perhaps it can be posited that...
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...V této práci se budu zabývat využitím kognitivně-behaviorální terapie k léčbě mentální anorexie. Nejprve stručně popíši toto onemocnění, poté se pokusím charakterizovat specifika kognitivně-behaviorální terapie v léčbě mentální anorexie a v poslední části této práce představím pět výzkumů, které se snažily prokázat účinnost této léčby. Mentální anorexie Mentální anorexie je porucha charakterizována úmyslným zhubnutím‚ které si pacient sám vyvolal a dále jej udržuje. Tělesná váha je zachovávána nejméně 15 % pod předpokládanou váhou (ať již byla snížena nebo jí nikdy nebylo dosaženo) či je BMI 17,5 a méně. Objevuje se nejčastěji u adolescentních dívek a mladých žen‚ avšak i dospívající chlapci a mladí muži mohou být postiženi‚ podobně jako děti kolem puberty a starší ženy až do menopauzy. Je spojená se specifickou psychopatologií‚ kde strach ze ztloustnutí a ochablosti tvaru těla přetrvává jakožto vtíravá‚ ovládavá myšlenka‚ takže pacienti usilují o nižší tělesnou váhu. Obvykle je přítomna podvýživa různé tíže se sekundárními endokrinními a metabolickými změnami a poruchami tělesných funkcí. Pokud začne mentální anorexie před pubertou, je opožděn nebo zastaven růst. (MKN-10, 2009). Podle Krcha (2005) se prevalence mentální anorexie může pohybovat mezi 0,2-0,8% mladých dívek kritického věku (12-24 let). Toto onemocnění postihuje převážně dívky a ženy, které tvoří 90-95% všech pacientů, zatímco chlapci a muži oněh zbývajících 5-10% (Schmidt, 2005). U mentální anorexie v dětském...
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