...Case Analysis #2 Research in Motion NETW583 Martin D. Francis March 20, 2015 Introduction Research In Motion (RIM) began in 1984 with two School of Engineering students from Canada, Mike Lazaridis President and Co-CEO (University of Waterloo) and Douglas Fregin Vice President of Operations (University of Windsor). These two young men had ambition and vision that translated into success. RIM became the first to market in the wireless data technology industry. From 1988 through 2006 they produced a number of Award winning products in the Wireless Data Communication Technology Industry that kept them on the cutting edge of Information Technology and Innovation. Challenges Faced by RIM RIM became an industry giant faced with producing continued innovative products in the rapidly changing environment of Wireless Data Communications in the field of Information Technology. They grasped a large share of the market with the creation and continued development of the Black Barry their most famous product and its’ technology. They had to forecast the future in order to meet market demands and reserve resources while keeping up with the competition during a time of rapidly changing technology. In 2005 the company learned a real lesson relative to filing and protecting the patients for their creations. They became victims of injustice when they were ordered to pay $612.5 million to New Technology Products (NTP) which doesn’t actually make or sell anything relative to the patients...
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...Research In Motion Limited Company Profile Publication Date: 22 Jun 2011 www.datamonitor.com Europe, Middle East & Africa 119 Farringdon Road London EC1R 3DA United Kingdom t: +44 20 7551 9000 f: +44 20 7551 9090 e: euroinfo@datamonitor.com Americas 245 5th Avenue 4th Floor New York, NY 10016 USA t: +1 212 686 7400 f: +1 212 686 2626 e: usinfo@datamonitor.com Asia Pacific Level 46 2 Park Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia t: +61 2 8705 6900 f: +61 2 8088 7405 e: apinfo@datamonitor.com Research In Motion Limited ABOUT DATAMONITOR Datamonitor is a leading business information company specializing in industry analysis. Through its proprietary databases and wealth of expertise, Datamonitor provides clients with unbiased expert analysis and in depth forecasts for six industry sectors: Healthcare, Technology, Automotive, Energy, Consumer Markets, and Financial Services. The company also advises clients on the impact that new technology and eCommerce will have on their businesses. Datamonitor maintains its headquarters in London, and regional offices in New York, Frankfurt, and Hong Kong. The company serves the world's largest 5000 companies. Datamonitor's premium reports are based on primary research with industry panels and consumers. We gather information on market segmentation, market growth and pricing, competitors and products. Our experts then interpret this data to produce detailed forecasts and actionable recommendations, helping you create new business opportunities...
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...Kellis, E., & Katis, A. (2007). Biomechanical Characteristics and Determinants of Instep Soccer Kick. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 6, 154-165. The purpose of this review in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine was to examine the latest research findings on biomechanics of soccer kick performance and identify weaknesses of present research which justify further research in the future. A soccer kick is regarded as motions of the lower limb sections of the player’s dominant kicking leg. Angular velocity is maximized first by the thigh, then through the leg limb, and finally by the foot. This is accomplished by both segmental and joint movements on multiple surfaces. During the backswing, the thigh reduces speed mainly due...
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...Internal Environment Ch6 -Mini Lecture Last session I exposed you to two tools that you will use in the analysis phase of the strategic management process. More specifically, tools which helped you analyze the external environment. Now I want to introduce you to three (really two and a half) tools that help you analyze the internal environment. SWOT Analysis Chapter 6 of your text describes how to conduct a SWOT analysis. In short the S’s and O’s are good, the W’s and T’s are not. The S’s and W’s are internal and the O’s and T’s are external. Last module we gave you two tools to use when you look at the T’s (PESTEL and P5F). Remember, T’s are about the environment so we know that real well. I am not going to spend any time on the O’s, that will be for a later discussion on entrepreneurship but let’s now turn our attention to the internal stuff – the S’s and W’s. What we most want to focus on today is the S’s - the strengths. So how do we know what our strengths really are, where do we look for them within our organization and what criteria do we use to determine whether or not it truly is strength. Value Chain Analysis Michael Porter didn’t only focus on the external environment but he also gives us a tool for the internal environment – The value chain. He proposes that there are nine core activities in which organizations engage which have the potential of providing the organization with a sustainable competitive advantage over its rivals. Looking at exhibit...
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...Proceedings of EnCon2010 3rd Engineering Conference on Advancement in Mechanical and Manufacturing for Sustainable Environment April 14-16, 2010, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Time Motion Study in Determination of Time Standard in Manpower Process Abdul Talib Bon, Daiyanni Daim Abstract— Time and Motion Study is rarely used in the industry nowadays. In this study, the company that involve in the rice based company.. This study using this type of study method in order to increase production and identify any improvement that could be made through identifying the process that involving manpower as the main reason and state the time standard in order to achieve the objectives of increasing the production and decreasing the cost. This study is using systematic observation, interview with discussion and stopwatch time study. Statistically Fit and Production Modeler software is used to test the data and make improvements. By stating the time standard for the process involving manpower, production rate increase and the cost will be less. Other than that, proposal for improvement could be made in order to enhance the effort to achieve the main objective of any business organization in the world. Keywords: Time and Motion Study, Ergonomics,Productivity, Manpower Factor, Time Standard Total cycle time is means of the combine effect of cycle time in all business processes from the time needed until reach satisfaction. In short, the total cycle time is defined comprehensively. It include...
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...Marketing concepts mktg-1126 | Blackberry | Group 4, Deliverable 1 | | | 1/24/2011 | | Blackberry Blackberry smartphones are manufactured by the company Research in Motion, more commonly known as RIM. The Blackberry line was launched by R.I.M in 1999. RIM was founded in 1984 by Mike Lazaridis and CEO Jim Baisille. Its software aims to ease mobile access to email, applications and virtual real-time communication so users can stay in touch with important people and information. The headquarters for RIM are located in Waterloo, Ontario and there are offices located in North America, Asia and Europe. BlackBerry products are sold worldwide, available in over 90 countries on over 500 different mobile service operators (Blackberry). Canada, Spain, Austria and the Bahamas are only a few of the many countries where their products are sold. RIM has a commanding 56% share of the $12 billion U.S. smartphone market. And its sales are still accelerating (CNN: Money). Apple’s iPhone is blackberry’s largest competitor, with the Android smartphones being the second largest. In 2007 RIM spent over $27 million on television ads and by2009 had increased their advertising expense to an annual $337 million dollars (Elmer-Dewitt). Since BlackBerry’s creation, their target consumers have been businessmen and women. Advertisements focus on how versatile, sleek and simple to use BlackBerry’s are and how there are many applications available to assist people in doing business...
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...Table of Contents Executive Summary………………………………………………………….…………………….....4 Concept and Objectives…………...…………………………………………………..………………5 2.1 Original Services/goals and objectives………………………………………………….………5 2.2 Diversification concept……….……………………………………………………….………..5 2.4 The Management Team……………….………………………………………………………..5 Industry and Market Analysis……………………….………………………………………………...6 3.1 Industry Overview…………………………………….………………………………………..6 3.2 Industry Key Success Factors………………………………….……………………………….6 3.3 Forces, technological, government…………………………………….………………………..6 3.4 Research on your Target Market……………………………………………….……………….7 3.5 Market potential, competition..…………………………………………………………………7 3.6 Summary - The Opportunity………….………..……………………………………………….8 Marketing Plan………...…………………………….…………………………………………….…9 4.1 Marketing Strategy…………………………………….…………………………………...…..9 4.1.1 Social Media Marketing.……….…….…………………….………………………….…..9 4.1.2 Business Listings Online……….…….…………………………….…………………….10 4.1.3 Promotional……...…………….……..…………………………………….…………….10 4.2 Marketing Segment…...…………….…………………………………………………….…...11 4.3 Unique Selling Point…………….…………………………………………………………….11 4.4 Marketing Mix………………………….……………………………………………………..11 4.4.1 Product……...…………….………………......………………………………………….11 4.4.2 Price……...…………………………..…………….…………………………………….12 4.4.3 Place……...…………………………..…………………….…………………………….12 ...
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...BIOMECHANICS The term biomechanics means the study of the structure and function of biological systems using the methods of mechanics. Biomechanics studies the process of kinematics and used in the study of sports actions, such as the motion of throwing a baseball. Why do some golfers slice the ball? How can workers avoid developing low back pain? What cues can a physical education teacher provide to help students learn the underhand volleyball serve? Why do some elderly individuals tend to fall? We have all admired the fluid, graceful movements of highly skilled performers in various sports. We have also observed the awkward first steps of a young child, the slow progress of an injured person with a walking cast, and the hesitant, uneven gait of an elderly person using a cane. Virtually every activity class includes a student who seems to acquire new skills with utmost ease and a student who trips when executing a jump or misses the ball when attempting to catch, strike, or serve. What enables some individuals to execute complex movements so easily, while others appear to have difficulty with relatively simple movement skills? Although the answers to these questions may be rooted in physiological, psychological, or sociological issues, the problems identified are all biomechanical in nature. This book will provide a foundation for identifying, analyzing, and solving problems related to the biomechanics of human movement. Definition of Biomechanics The term biomechanics combines...
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...1 Problem Statement RIM’s iconic product, Blackberry, has lost its lead in the smartphone market and continues to decline. Now RIM faces the decision of whether they should continue with their focus on business users or enter a new market segment that has been growing: users of useful, yet entertaining smartphones. How can Blackberry stop declining and become competitive again? 2 Situation Analysis In 2003 RIM launched the Blackberry. RIM gave users the first way to take the internet with them everywhere on their cell phone. They were pioneers leading the market. By 2008 RIM had 45% of the US smartphone market share and became the most popular smartphone in the USA.1 Blackberry targeted business professionals and government clients. RIM intended to provide the user with a useful interface that could synchronize computers to phones and simplify work regardless of where you were working from. They also offered a messaging system that was superiorly secure. Blackberry’s main competitors are Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android platform. Apple required all App’s for the iPhone to be sold through their store. Android, being free source, could be modified by any programmer. In 2012 Blackberry’s App World Store had less than a 5th of the selection compared to the Apple AppStore (Exhibit 1). The iPhone and Android phones had a touch screen interface which provided a novel interaction and a much larger screen. This, added to the attractive designs, hundreds of apps offered, and...
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...based on rigorous grade level content. In addition, assessments for science in elementary, middle, and high school were required. To provide greater clarity for what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of each grade, expectations for each grade level have been developed for science. In this global economy, it is essential that Michigan students possess personal, social, occupational, civic, and quantitative literacy. Mastery of the knowledge and essential skills defined in Michigan’s Grade Level Content Expectations will increase students’ ability to be successful academically, and contribute to the future businesses that employ them and the communities in which they choose to live. Reflecting best practices and current research, the Grade Level Content Expectations provide a set of clear and rigorous expectations for all students, and provide teachers with clearly defined statements of what students should know and be able to do as they progress through school. PHYSICAL SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCE EARTH SCIENCE Development In developing these expectations, the K-7 Scholar Work Group depended heavily on the Science Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (National Assessment Governing Board, 2006) which has been the gold standard for the high school content expectations. Additionally, the National Science Education Standards...
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...CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1) Background of the Study Earthquake is very evident in the Philippines since this country has various volcanoes that are active in which this country located in the Pacific ring of fire wherein continuous series of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. There are already many records of strong earthquakes that happened especially in the most populated region of Philippines, National Capital Region (NCR), where casualty reports due to the damage and collapse of structures are about 34,000 people recorded after the strike of Casiguran Earthquake with magnitude 7.2 which landed in Metro Manila in 1968. Considering the event, people nowadays are less concerned about lifelines like bridges as they focus on the danger that vertical structure’s failure can lead to while people are lacking of preparedness and assessment. Bridges allows people to move from remote location by connecting them therefore these play important role in the society (Imhof, 2004). Regarding this, when bridges matter it is subjected to Seismic loading where it is one of the basic concepts of earthquake engineering there are factors to consider like the people who use the bridge and the residents nearby to attain the safety at all cost. Retrofitting is the strengthening of the bridges’ foundation by driving additional piles and reinforcing its columns thus there will be the increase of strength of the foundation. Substantial data cited that...
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...as in training of driver's education courses taught in educational institutions and private businesses. They are also used for research purposes in the area of human factors and medical research, to monitor driver behavior, performance, and attention and in the car industry to design and evaluate new vehicles or new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Training Driving simulators are being increasingly used for training drivers all over the world. Research has shown that driving simulators are proven to be excellent practical and effective educational tools to impart safe driving training techniques for all drivers. Uses • • • • • • • User training Training in critical driving conditions Training for impaired users Analysis of the driver behaviours Analysis of driver responses Analysis of the user performances Evaluating user performances in different conditions (handling of controls) Entertainment Apart from training drivers, driving simulators are also used for entertainment purposes like giving video games a more realistic feel. Steering wheels and seats can be purchased and synchronised with game consoles to be used when playing racing games. 1 Research Driving simulators are used at research facilities for many purposes. Some vehicle manufacturers operate driving simulators. Many universities also operate simulators for research. In addition to studying driver training issues, driving simulators allow researchers to study driver behavior under conditions...
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...Chocolates, Mr. Steve Parkhill has asked that you evaluate strategic growth options available to the company and make recommendations that will allow the company to achieve 200% - 300% growth within the next 10 years. Your recommendations should be based upon the results of an industry and competitive analysis of the premium chocolate industry and an analysis of Rogers’ Chocolates internal situation. Please prepare a report not exceeding 10 pages that identifies a specific growth strategy that weighs the pros and cons of each avenue of growth and sets forth an action plan for the most viable option. Your recommendations should be supported with specific statements linked to your analysis. Exhibits such as a Five Forces model, key success factors, driving forces, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis should be attached to your report. Research in Motion: Managing Explosive Growth Research in Motion (RIM) has employed you as an analyst in its corporate offices in Waterloo, Ontario. Your first assignment is to assist senior management in developing a plan to sustain its innovation-based competitive advantage. The specific options for managing its growth and expanding its research and development staff include: (1) Do what we do now, only more of it; (2) Grown and expand existing geographies; (3) Increase acquisitions; and (4) Go global. In arriving at a recommendation you should first examine the economic characteristics of the mobile communications industry, the strength of...
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...Implementation of Interactive Motion Representation (IMR) within the Data Manager Aranov V1,2, Van Sint Jan S1,*, Sholukha V2, Rooze M1, Viceconti M3 1 Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium 2 Department of Applied Mathematics, State Polytechnical University of Saint Petersburg, Russia 3 Laboratorio di Tecnologia Medica, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Italy * Communicating and contact author: sintjans@ulb.ac.be Introduction Standardization of motion representation is a key element for result comparison and data exchange during motion analysis studies. The discrepancies of the results currently found in the literature can be explained by a lack of standards related to at least 3 topics: 1- motion representation; 2- selection of anatomical landmarks (ALs); 3- software resources. This literature discrepancy should be greatly reduced if a consensus on the three above points could be reached. Topic 1 is tackled by the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) that published Standards to define body segment orientations and clinically meaningful motion representation (Wu, 1995; Wu, 2002; Wu, In Press). Efforts related to Topic 2 are currently undergoing to allow strict AL selection necessary to build anatomical reference frames in a repeatable way (Van Sint Jan, In Press). Topic 3 is the goal of this paper. The presented research aimed to propose a software interface that would allow a user to: -interactively...
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...California, Berkeley KAUST 2 IIT Delhi Univ. of Hong Kong Adobe Systems (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) motion analysis driver annotated illustration causal chain Figure 1: Given a geometric model of a mechanical assembly, we analyze it to infer how the individual parts move and interact with each other. The relations and motion parameters are encoded as a time-varying interaction graph. Once the driver is indicated by the user, we compute the motion of the assembly and use it to generate an annotated illustration to depict how the assembly works. We also produce a corresponding causal chain sequence to help the viewer better mentally animate the motion. Abstract How things work visualizations use a variety of visual techniques to depict the operation of complex mechanical assemblies. We present an automated approach for generating such visualizations. Starting with a 3D CAD model of an assembly, we first infer the motions of individual parts and the interactions between parts based on their geometry and a few user specified constraints. We then use this information to generate visualizations that incorporate motion arrows, frame sequences and animation to convey the causal chain of motions and mechanical interactions between parts. We present results for a wide variety of assemblies. Keywords: mechanical assembly, motion depiction, visualization, shape analysis, causal chaining movement. For example, the gearbox in a car is a collection of interlocking gears with different...
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