...Reviewer: Mr. Benno Hoffmann Confirmed on: 23.07.2014 in Heidelberg TABLE OF CONTENT: |Sl no |Title |Page no | |1 |ABSTRACT |2 | |2 |INTRODUCTION |3 | |3 |VARIOUS MODELS PROPOSED BY GERMAN GOVERNMENT |3-4 | |4 | |4-5 | | |PROS AND CONS OF TOLL SYSTEM IN GERMANY | | |5 |CONCLUSION |6 | |6 |REFERENCES |7 | ABSTRACT Due to the financial crisis in constructing infrastructure and maintenance for autobahns,...
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...Welcome to Geothermal Pros and Cons If you’re looking for information about anything geothermal, you’ve come to the right place. It is our mission to provide a hub of information on everything geothermal. Whether you’re a beginner just trying to understand the definition of geothermal, or are an industry veteran looking for the latest technology and industry practices, we are here to help meet your needs. Here you’ll find articles, videos, FAQ’s, and guides addressing everything from the history of geothermal to what lies in the near future with this incredible resource. Let’s get started with a brief introduction: Geothermal As the name implies, GEOTHERMAL is heat (therm) of the earth (geo). Although the name is quite simple, it provides us with extraordinary capabilities. Geothermal Energy It is widely accepted that the center of the earth contains magma, a substance of remarkable temperature and pressure. Suffice it to say there is a phenomenal amount of thermal energy deep in the earth’s surface that, if harnessed, would be able to provide all the energy our world could use for a long time. This is not a source of energy that will completely deplete, as the sun provides energy as does radioactive decay of materials already deep within the earth. Geothermal HVAC At the core of any construction project, residential, commercial, or industrial, is the HVAC System. For centuries people have utilized processes to make their living, working, and recreational surroundings more...
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...Grow Group, and Pratt & Lambert. Architectural coating also faces competition from alternative material like aluminum, vinyl siding, and wood panels. With the increase cost of research and development (R&D) and slow sales growth companies within the paint industry are making mergers and acquisitions to support increasing cost. d. Government - Facing pressure to reduce emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), paint manufactures have to limit the consumption of solvents. The Environmental Projection Agency (EPA) adopted a three-step plan for the reduction of VOCs in architectural coating. Phase one is to reduce 25 percent of VOC’s from base year of 1990, phase two 35 percent in 2000, and finally in phase three, 45 percent by 2003. II. Key Problem a. Key Issue - Janmar’s Executive Board is having a difficult time deciding how and where to implement a new marketing effort among the numerous architectural paint markets in the company’s southwestern service area. Currently, Janmar is marketing to 50 counties in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana, and their main focus has been the 11 counties in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area. III. Analysis of Options/Alternative Strategies a. Current Approach - Over the past decade...
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...divided into three segments: (1) architectural coatings, (2) original equipment manufacturing (OEM) coatings, and (3) special-purpose coatings. Architectural coatings account for 43 percent of the total industry dollar sales, and estimated to be $12 billion dollar-plus in U.S. sales. About 50 percent of architectural coatings dollar sales are brought in by do-it-yourselfer painters purchases. Professional painters purchases are accounted for about 25 percent of the dollar sales. The rest is from government, export, and contractor sales. The three main types of distributors are mass merchandisers and home improvement centers (50%), special paint stores (36%), and hardware stores and lumberyards (14%). Company Background/Market Segments Janmar Coatings, Inc. is a company that sells architectural paint coatings and sundries (brushes, rollers, paint removers). They market to over 50 counties Dallas, Texas. The major service area is in the 11 county Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area. The sales volume grew to $80 million in 2004 and DFW made up about 60 percent ($48 million) of those sales, which the non-DFW areas made up the remainder ($32 million). Janmar Coatings has two market segments, Dallas Fort Worth and Non-Dallas Fort Worth. DFW has 80 of the stores and Non-DFW 120 of the stores. To break it down more, the other two segments within those two areas are do-it-yourselfers and professional painters. 70% of sales of professional contractors are in DFW area and 70% of...
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...architectural paint coatings market in the southwestern United States. Industry Background The architectural coatings industry is a mature market that estimates to be a $12 billion dollar industry with 1 to 2 percent annual growth rate which accounts for 43 percent of the total industry dollar sales. About 50 percent of architectural coatings dollar sales are brought in by do-it-yourself (DIY) painters’ purchases. Professional painters’ purchases are accounted for about 25 percent of the dollar sales. The rest comes from the government, export, and contractor sales. Furthermore, there are three main types of distributors: mass merchandisers and home improvement centers (50%), special paint stores (36%), and hardware stores and lumberyards (14%). Company Background Our company markets to over 50 counties in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana from its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The major service area is in the 11 county Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area. Our company is made up of two market segment areas, Dallas Fort Worth and Non-Dallas Fort Worth. The sales volume of architectural paint and products sold in our company’s 50 county service areas was $80 million in 2004 and DFW made up about 60 percent, which was $48 million of those sales¹. The non-DFW areas made up the remainder $32 million of those sales, the other 40 percent. The company’s sales are distributed evenly, 70 percent of sales through DFW dealers go to the professional painter and the 70 percent of...
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...Jones Blair Case Analysis 1) How might the architectural paint industry be characterized? a) The US paint industry b) Architectural paint industry 2) How might the JB market area be characterized? 3) How can this market be segmented? 4) Which market to pursue? a) Non-DFW Household, a high potential for growth b) Urban professional, wants high quality paints c) Non-DFW Professional, already dominant d) Urban Household, very price- sensitive 5) What competitive position does Jones Blair have in its market? 6) What strategy should JB adopt to reach the segment sought? a) Spend additional $350,000 on corporate advertising Pros Cons b) Cut price by 20% Pros Cons c) Hire one additional sales representative Pros Cons d) Do Nothing (Status Quo) Pros Cons 7) Recommendations 1) How might the architectural paint industry be characterized? a) The US paint industry In all of the United States, paint is without a doubt, one of the most respected industries of its kind growing at a rate so fast, that it outweighs any other. It reached a maximum of 13 billion dollars in sales in 1995. The paint industry is divided into 3 unique segments; architectural, original equipment, and special purpose with each having its own unique percentage. Wholesalers and retailers sell architectural coatings which are more formerly known to the consumer as general purpose paints, varnishes, and lacquers which are used on almost every kind of structure...
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...Executive Summary Our team has been instructed to help advice on a business case involving a restaurant, The Mongolian Grill. Its owner, John Butkus, is contemplating renovations, in hopes of adding capacity and increasing revenue. There are several scenarios that are available to him. One option is to add an extra food bar. The second option is to move the location of the cooking area. He can also implement both options, if he so chooses. Our team has done the appropriate financial calculations, as well as qualitative considerations. Our decision is that Mr. Butkus should choose to implement both options. The additional capacity is definitely needed, and the demand to fill the capacity is also present. We calculated the possible revenue that could be earned under two sections: Low additional demand and High additional Demand. The additional revenue generated in these two scenarios are $42 900 and $31 200, respectively. Also, the in both of these scenarios, the time needed to pay for the cost of the required expansions are less than a year. We have looked at a number of possibilities, both positive and negative, and we feel that this is the best option. There really is no justification to not go through with the changes. They will result in a greater profit, both in the short and long run. Our analysis is included in the following document. Problem Statement John Butkus, owner of the Mongolian Grill restaurant in London Ontario, had to finalize his...
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...Imad Harrouk ID: 12100230 Jones Blair case study Jones Blair Company is a privately held corporation that is a world leader in the paint and coatings industry. Jones Blair Company produces, markets, and distributes architectural paint and coatings under the name brand of Jones Blair. The organization is currently headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Since 1928 their mission has been to provide the business community with the highest quality products while providing unparalleled customer service. Jones Blair consists of two divisions; Jones Blair high performance coatings and NEODARD. Their OEM, Original equipment manufacturing, is ran through the high performance coatings division and is 35 percent of the total industry. Seamless epoxy flooring, surface applied waterproofing, and elastomeric roofing and wall coating systems are operated through NEODARD. Jones Blair Company markets its paint and sundry items in over 50 counties in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana from its plant and headquarters in Texas. The U.S. paint industry is divided into three main segments: The Architectural Coatings, The Original Equipment Manufacturing Coatings and lastly the Special Purpose Coatings. General-purpose paints, lacquers, and varnished that are used on commercial, residential, and institutional structures comprise the architectural coatings segment. These materials along with brushes...
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...Outsourcing Jobs I think it is interesting to know the positive and negative arguments about outsourcing. On one hand, there is the current uproar about illegal immigrants swarming in to the U.S. to do the jobs that Americans don’t want to do. And on the other hand, there is the continuing outcry about jobs going overseas. This would be the outsourcing of jobs that Americans would be willing to accept if the corporations were not so adamant about improving their bottom line for their stockholders. So, what is outsourcing and offshore outsourcing? By definition, “outsourcing (or contracting out) is often defined as the delegation of non-core operations or jobs from internal production within a business to an external entity (such as a subcontractor) that specialized in that operation. Outsourcing is a business decision that is often made to lower costs or focus on competencies” (Miller, 2010). A good example of outsourcing is janitorial services. Instead of a company training several people for the position, they can outsource these tasks to another organization that specializes in recruitment services. This way they can save the time from hiring and training, and the work output should be of the highest quality. Offshore outsourcing is referred to as, “work done for a company by people in another country that is typically done at a much cheaper cost” (Miller, 2010). These services are outsourced elsewhere to countries other than where the goods and services are actually...
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...Accessible? Abortion is viewed as being both right and wrong in many ways and by a diverse selection of people in our society. As some people view abortion as safe and acceptable and a right that women are entitled to, others view the subject as a complete destruction of a helpless life and an unfortunate way to decrease the mental health of a woman who chooses to have an abortion. To begin with, I will address why abortion should be legal. My points for PRO are #1, abortions are safe and #2, women have the right to do want they want with their body. Regarding point #1, abortions are safe, it is easy to agree with that statement due to the fact that abortion is legal to this day and data shows that abortion has a safety record of more than 99%. Since 1973, abortion has been protected under the law and is something that women have a legal right to in all 50 states in the United States of America. According to Jamila Perritt- a board-certified obstetrician, gynecologist, and medical director of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan- major complications occur less than 1% of the time in abortion procedures. Furthermore, in the cases where a complication does occur, the result is similar to the ones that may occur from a miscarriage in which health providers treat every day. Because abortion has become a more common practice in today’s society, it is a matter in which continuous research is put into and is a constant part of regular medical practice for many health care providers. Along...
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...Case Outline of JetBlue Airways Corporation I. Problem: The main problem facing JetBlue Airways Corporation is: how to maintain low-costs structure and continue enlarging its market share in the competitive airline industry with increasing fuel costs. II. Strategic Considerations A. Industry Analysis 1. History a). American aviation pioneers attempted to start airlines using airships in the mid-19th industry. b). Aktiengesellschaft was world’s first airline which was founded in November 16, 1909 with the government assistance, and operated airships manufactured by Zeppelin Corporation. c). Tony Jannus conducted the United States’ first scheduled commercial flight on January 1914. d). In 1918, the United States Postal Service won the financial support from Congress to begin air mail service. e). In 1925, Stout Aircraft Company began to construct Ford Trimotor with 12-passenger capacity which became the first successful American airliner. f). At the same time, Pan American World Airways created an air network that linked America to the world. g). At the end of twenty century, a new style of cost airline appeared, offering a no-frills product at a lower price. The representative low-cost carriers are Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and AirTran Airways. h). The September 11th terrorist attacks resulted the airline industry bailout which lost $30 billion with 100,000...
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...Case Outline of JetBlue Airways Corporation I. Problem: The main problem facing JetBlue Airways Corporation is: how to maintain low-costs structure and continue enlarging its market share in the competitive airline industry with increasing fuel costs. II. Strategic Considerations A. Industry Analysis 1. History a). American aviation pioneers attempted to start airlines using airships in the mid-19th industry. b). Aktiengesellschaft was world’s first airline which was founded in November 16, 1909 with the government assistance, and operated airships manufactured by Zeppelin Corporation. c). Tony Jannus conducted the United States’ first scheduled commercial flight on January 1914. d). In 1918, the United States Postal Service won the financial support from Congress to begin air mail service. e). In 1925, Stout Aircraft Company began to construct Ford Trimotor with 12-passenger capacity which became the first successful American airliner. f). At the same time, Pan American World Airways created an air network that linked America to the world. g). At the end of twenty century, a new style of cost airline appeared, offering a no-frills product at a lower price. The representative low-cost carriers are Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and AirTran Airways. h). The September 11th terrorist attacks resulted the airline industry bailout which lost $30 billion with 100,000...
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...cheaper due to the deals that are offered through doing online shopping and also no travel is usually a perk that goes with this method of shopping. What is better than being able to shop in your PJ’s? In order to reach their consumers, businesses are either extending their products to the online world with specially developed websites advertisements; or they are cutting costs by switching from the traditional brick and mortar business to the technological based business. Business owners need to enter these decisions by airing on the side of caution, doing so by outweighing the pros and cons of entering into the online world. Th pros include a wider consumer base on a potential global recognition, the flexibility in working hours that are better, and lastly it can be cheaper to conducting business online (SEO Experts, 2013). However, taking on the adventure of an online business has its cons as well. These cons include that an online business has the potential of being a flooded market, depending on the type of market that is...
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...How might the architectural paint industry be characterized? The US paint industry The US paint industry is considered to be a maturing industry. Industry sales in 1995 were estimated to be slightly over $13 billion. The US paint market is divided into three segments: architectural coatings (43%), original equipment manufacturing (OEM) coatings (35%)and special purpose coatings (22%). The architectural coatings are general purpose paints, varnishes, and lacquers used on residential, commercial, and institutional structures. They are sold through wholesalers and retailers. OEM coatings are formulated to industrial buyer specifications and they are used for durable goods such as automobiles, transportation equipment, building products industrial machinery and equipment etc. Special purpose coatings are formulated for special applications or environmental conditions (extreme temperatures, exposure to chemicals). They are used for automotive and machinery refinishing, industrial construction such as factories, railroads, utilities, bridges marine application, highway and traffic machines and roof paints. Architectural paint industry In 1995, the U.S. sales for architectural paint coating accounts for about $5.5 billion (without sundries). The architectural coatings are mature market. A slow growth rate is the main characteristic of a mature market. The sluggish growth rate measured in dollars can be traced back to a slowing growth rate in volume. This is because...
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...Job Description- If you like the idea of your office being the great outdoors and interacting with animals on a daily basis you should consider becoming a zoologist. Zoology is a branch of biology that refers to the animal kingdom, including structure, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct. Zoologist observe animals both in the wild and in laboratories in order to learn as much about them as they can. Because zoology is a very broad field of study one would typically choose a certain type of animal species to observe such as mammals or apes. Zoologist can study things such as the origin, development , behavior and interaction between animals and their environment. Educational Requirements- The minimum requirement to become a zoologist is a bachelor's degree. Some colleges offer 4-year programs focused on general zoology. Courses in these programs may include biology, animal behavior, vertebrate anatomy, physiology , and ecology. To receive a higher level position one would need a master’s or doctoral degree. It takes about 2 years to receive a master’s degree and 6 for a doctoral degree. A doctorate degree would allow you to conduct your own independent research. Recommended courses in high school are biology, chemistry, and physics. Mathematical and writing courses are important as well. Other skills necessary- Some skills significant for zoology are a good understanding of science, good writing and speaking skills (for your reports...
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