...Executive Summary Rob Pincombe, purchasing manager at unifine Richardson is responsible for procurement of honey from its suppliers. Unifine purchases one million pounds of honey annually with at 50:50 blend of Chinese and Canadian honey which costs him $1.08 per pound. Unifine, apart from in-house usage of honey, sells 80% of its honey to one large franchise and his customers demand product consistency. With Chinese supply blocked, which is a major supplier of honey to world meeting 20% of honey demand, honey suppliers can demand a high price. Unifine’s purchasing from a single source in the past, exposed its buying strategy to unforeseen risks from sudden fall in market supply, and also proves that Unifine Richardson is no more sustainable than its supply chain. With fall in demand, Unifine is not in a position to bargain price. Its main concern at this time is to ensure uninterrupted supply so that its supply chain is not disrupted. Pincombe should decide to lock a price for Canadian honey to ensure smooth supply as a short term strategy. Long term strategy should include having diverse supplier base and backward integration, buying raw honey from local buyers and pasteurizing to ensure honey availability if this project meets ROI. Analysis and evaluation: Applying Porter’s five forces analysis for honey market it appears that buyers don’t have much influence on honey market. As honey supply has reduced by 20% in world market, suppliers are at upper hand and control...
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...1. Unifine Richardson current risks Unifine Richardson is facing several risks as a result of a banned antibiotic substance found in Chinese honey. Figure 1.summarizes the current risks. The first and most concerning threat is meeting their customer’s demand. Unifine’s supplier market is on the left of the supplier competitiveness Continuum1 with their single source supplier Harrington Honey. In this arrangement, a shortage of honey at the supplier side means a direct impact on the company’s ability to fulfill customer demand. Supplier will run out of the Chinese honey in a month’s time and they do not have an alternative supplier to turn to. The level of this risk is considered to be critical because it will have high impact on revenue. Unifine Richardson will need to switch to another source of honey and this could lead to a change in the taste of honey. The level of this risk is high because their largest customer has high quality standards and any drop in standards could cause further decrease in sales. In addition to the quality concern, Unifine Richardson could risk a drop in profit if they chose a more expensive source of honey. This risk level is somewhat high. There is a “cost plus” arrangement with the main customer regarding the product margin, as this is established it allows ease of negotiations with customer based on the cost of any honey source chosen. Losing the main customer, which contributes to 80% of sales, will have negative impact on future demand...
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...Examination 050021 Writing Effective Communications PHOENIX ADVERISING Interoffice Memorandum Date: July 2, 2015 To: Executive Team From: Subject: Employee Anima It has come to my attention that several of our clients are not happy with the advertising work being produced. The work that comes from Fairbanks Alaska Branch is affecting the Phoenix branch in a negative way. We are losing key personnel which have been with the company for more than seven years. As a result, the quality of work has declined and our clients are complaining. I have heard that we may lose three of our top graphic designers and four of the copywriters. We need to address this issue as it is costing our company valued employees and revenue. Our employees were hired for their outstanding talent and if that talent is being stifled we need to address this situation. Geneveive Brown– Please contact the President of ABC Company to find out what the problem is and how we can fix it. –Shaquana Woods please get together with your graphic design team to find out why the quality of work is declining. I would like a full report on my desk by July 12, . I would like to maintain a positive and professional relationship with both our clients and employees. Let’s make this company great again! Copy: Michael Jones – President To: dwoods@phoenixadvertising.com cc: bcc: Subject: Insurance/Company Policy Dear Adelaide, It has come to my attention that some of our employees...
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...Drama 3030 Film Analysis The movie Casino is a 1995 American crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese. This film shows the power, authority and money the mobsters in Las Vegas had. Sam “Ace” Rothstein is seen as a powerful boss man, with authority and urgency. He establishes his presence in his casino from the beginning, entering on a red carpet while a valet parked his car. The city of Las Vegas was used as a contrast to the empty desert around the thriving city. This bright, money making town is filled with exciting opportunities while the desert is compared to a graveyard. Las Vegas was a luxurious, late night city that catered to every need as long as you had money. Power and authority was a recurring theme during the film. The hierarchy of power was always stressed, there was always a boss and Ace was the biggest one at the casino. Ace had to answer to the mobsters that offered him the position. This was just a routine pay out he did every month, or they would send their own man to collect it. They had the power to influence politicians and accountants that would fake the books with their money. They were the driving authority behind every move in Las Vegas, especially at the Tangiers. The casino had many illegal operations. Scorsese takes the viewer behind the scene to understand how the Italian mobsters made money. A gentleman walks through an authorized access without being questioned. Infact the doorman was not paying attention to who entered the doors. Many...
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...‘This text is so rooted in the female world that only women could derive any pleasure from it’? Considering the above statement, it’s evident that both ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ are both feminist perspective texts. As they are rooted within the female world I believe, that only women can derive pleasure from them both. It is apparent within chapter 8 that Austen has undertaken many different methods to portray characters in certain ways. One method Austen has used to make the novel more rooted to females is the use of dialogue and description. When Elizabeth leaves the room, “Miss Bingley begins abusing her” stating that her “manners were pronounced to be very bad indeed” and describing her as having a “mixture of pride and impertinence”. Therefore, it can be said that both description and dialogue incorporate successfully to create this classical novel which is still regarded as a timeless classic by many critics. This is also relatable within modern societies as women still like to gossip about each other. Despite the sisters criticising Elizabeth, a judgement can also be made about the vulgarity of their character, which is a further source of laughter between the two sisters despite their declared regard for Jane, “his sisters…indulged their mirth for some time at the expense of their dear vulgar relations”. Therefore, illustrating their spiteful and hypocritical nature disguised by their façade. Furthermore, they also state Elizabeth “had no conversation...
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...WHAT IS NOVEL? A Novel is prose narrative of considerable length and some complexity that deals imaginatively (fictional) with human experiences (near to life) through a connected sequence of events involving a group of persons in a specific setting. Previously it was known as fictional narrative or narrative prose. ( A Narrative opens “in media res”. This means it opens usually with the hero at his lowest point “in the middle of things”, earlier portions of the story appear later as flashbacks..) Main characterstics of novels are theme, plot or setting, structure, action or events in a sequence, strong characterization and expressive language. The genre of extended prose fiction or narrative fictional prose i.e. novel is rooted in the tradition of medieval "romances" or the heroic romance in prose. The term ‘roman or romance’ linked fictions back to the histories that had appeared in the Romance language of 11th and 12th-century southern France. The typical Arthurian romance became a fashion in the late 12th century. The unexpected and peculiar adventures surprised the audience in romances like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (c. 1380).The romance had become a stable generic term by the beginning of the 13th century, as in the Roman de la Rose (c. 1230), famous today in English through Geoffrey Chaucer's late 14th-century translation. Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde (1380–87) is a late example of this European fashion. Prose narrators wrote narrative patterns as employed...
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...Collin County is flourishing with profitable businesses, notable schools, and endless opportunities for the people living there. Because of this, Collin County’s population is growing and expanding exponentially. With an increase in population and success though, comes congestion and transportation downfalls. This is where a proven public transportation system must step up to maintain a fluid and affordable way for the population to continue traveling with ease. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit, or DART, is a transportation system located in Dallas, as well as twelve surrounding cities. It easily helps our community commute from Point A to Point B. DART Rail is the chosen transportation method for thousands of passengers. The year 2012 marked 250 million passenger trips since its opening in 1996. Currently the DART Rail is the largest electric light rail system in the nation covering a total of 90 miles with 62 stations. DART is a proven transportation system that not only eases congestion, but simplifies our community’s travels. Currently, DART Rail has five major lines; The Red, Blue, Green, Orange Lines, as well as the Trinity Railway Express. The Red Line extends from Parker Road Station to the Westmoreland Station. The Blue Line goes from Downtown Rowlett Station to Ledbetter Station which is south of Dallas. The Green Line is from North Carrolton/Frankford Station to the Buckner Station. A passenger can also take the Orange line and reach DFW airport, hassle...
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...(c) An extract from a novel by Samuel Richardson, Clarissa, 1740. vol. 1, Letter VIII. The novel is written entirely as a sequence of letters. 5 10 15 20 25 30 Feb. 15. In the evening, WHAT my brother and sister have said against me I cannot tell; but I am in heavy disgrace with my father. I was sent for down to tea. I went with a very cheerful aspect; but had occasion soon to change it. Such a solemnity in everybody's countenance! My mother's eyes were fixed upon the tea-cups, and when she looked up it was heavily, as if her eyelids had weights upon them, and then not to me. My father sat half-aside in his elbow-chair, that his head might be turned from me; his hands clasped, and waving, as it were, up and down; his fingers, poor dear gentleman! in motion, as if angry to the very ends of them. My sister sat swelling. My brother looked at me with scorn, having measured me, as I may say, with his eyes as I entered, from head to foot. My aunt was there and looked upon me as if with kindness restrained, bending coldly to my compliment to her as she sat; and then cast an eye first on my brother, then on my sister, as if to give the season (so I am willing to construe it) of her unusual stiffness. Bless me, my dear! that they should choose to intimidate rather than invite a mind, till now not thought either unpersuadable or ungenerous! I took my seat. Shall I make tea, madam, to my mother? I always used, you know, my dear, to make tea. No! A very short sentence...
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...Introduction: Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is concentrated on the relationships of two potential couples: Elizabeth and Darcy and her sister Jane and Darcy’s friend Bingley. The novel tells the story of love of these two couples and the troublesome they have faced on their way to marital bows. They main reason for the obstacles they have faces is the reputation and class belonging. It is the reputation of Elizabeth and Jane that is being questioned throughout the novel as they belong to a aristocratic but a very poor family. As Elizabeth’s behavior in the first place is closely analyzed by the Bingley’s and Darcy’s family member and friends at times she finds herself along with her sister in very vulnerable situations. As the wealth allows these people to judge her and her sister it only owing to Elizabeth’s and Jane’s intelligence and internal beauty that helps them to keep their heads up proudly. The two girls suffer because of the reputation of their mother who is very foolish, noisy and she lacks social grace to make her communication with other people decent and respected by the others. As Darcy’s and Bingley’s families are rather snobbish and think of themselves as of better social representatives than Elizabeth and Jane. The bahaviour of Lydia Bennet almost leaves the girls with no chance of being together with their loved ones as she supports the ill reputation of the family by being with a man without being married to him. Nevertheless all these prejudice does...
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...Comparative Analysis of Point of View of Joseph Andrews and Emma Point of view is the mode of narration that an author employs to let the readers “hear” and “see” what takes place in a story. In this essay, the point of view of Joseph Andrews by Henry Fielding and Emma by Jane Austen will be analyzed in comparison to one another. The comparison will be made on each aspect of the point of view, such as subjective/objective, partial/impartial narration and the perspectives through which the point of views are presented. The point of view of Joseph Andrews is third person omniscient. In Third person omniscient narration the narrator lies outside the plot and knows everything about the characters, their emotions and feelings and various events happening in the story, such a narrator is a God like character who is aware of everything. The narrator of Joseph Andrews is an intrusive narrator who keeps the reader aware of the fact that they are reading a fiction and the truth of the novel lies not in its facts but in the depiction of human nature. The intrusive nature of the novel can be felt by the descriptions provided at the beginning of each chapter, like the description of chapter V says, “The Death of Sir Thomas booby, with the affectionate and mournful Behaviour of his Widow, and the great Purity of Joseph Andrews”(24). In the very beginning even before reading the chapter the mind of the reader is made to think in a particular way that the behavior of the widow will be affectionate...
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...Explain how the character of Sheila Birling is changed by the Inspector’s visit. (400 words) Written in 1945, An Inspector calls was set to be in 1912 by J.B Priestly who was born in 1894. J.B Priestly wanted to show people how life was like when class divisions looked down on each other and how politics played a big role in the society. In Act I, Sheila Birling was celebrating her engagement to Gerald Croft over a dinner with her family. She was portrayed as a young and attractive pretty lady in her early twenties who very was pleased and contented with life. Also, the attention she got from her important engagement gave her great pleasure and it somewhat puts her under the impression of being self-centered. She thus starts playing the role as someone whom may be regarded as superficial. However, this changes in Act II after the Inspector’s visit when she finds out that Gerald had cheated on her and the possibility of her involvement in Eva Smith’s death. She is shown to be more caring and sensitive and is also remorse about the fact that it was her who caused Eva to lose her job at the shop. In this act, she also loses her faith and happiness in her family as she is very distressed about Eva Smith’s suicide and their new found potential part in it as well as how unacceptable and badly her parents are reacting to it and the Inspector. Her reaction towards the sudden news of the Inspector is also one of the very few encouraging things to come out as she gets genuinely...
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...pre designed architecture helped American architects, like Henry Hobson Richardson, grab the best of the best and led them to create marvelous masterpieces. From Greek and Roman flares to the beauty of Queen Anne and Federal style, American architects have waded through them all. By doing so, elaborate and attractive buildings began to pop up through much of the United States Eastern Seaboard. One of the most influential American Architects to come out of this time period is Henry Hobson Richardson. He helped develop a definite American Style of architecture and one of the most important. His influence on building design has made an impact on such architects as Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan. Siegfried Giedion, author of Space, Time and Architecture, states that “Richardson’s study of historical precedence- in this case Romanesque buildings-led to the design of the new forms Richardson was after.” Henry Hobson Richardson was born in a Louisiana Parish on September 29th, 1838 to Catherine Priestley and Henry Richardson. He was born into a well-to-do family and was raised on a cotton plantation. He entered into Harvard University in the winter of 1856 where he studied civil engineering and was a member of the graduating class of 1959. Many scholars studying Richardson quote how unsuccessful and unexceptional he was at the University level, but that would all soon change. After graduation, Richardson wanted to see the other side of the...
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...Human Resources for SME Competitive Advantage: A Pakistan Survey Questionnaier 12/18/2014 Abdul Salam Khan - 10657 Sara Salim - Amber – Hina – Faiza Naeem - Daniyal Hassan - Course Fascilitator: Dr. Naveed R. Khan Introduction: By Amber Problem Statement: The intention of this report is to focus on the comparative analysis of Human Resources for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Pakistan. Past researches have primarily focused on the relationship between individual human resource (HR) practices and firm performance, but the recent research studies are based on different factors of Human Resource practices and their impact on performance outcomes. In Pakistan, Human Resource Management is in developing stage & most of the companies are trying to adopt the best practices of it. Research Objective: The objective of this report is to highlight the comparative research of Human Reources factors in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. Research Question: In view of the above discussion the following research question have been constructed: Q1. To what extend do the firm’s apply Human Resource Practices in SMEs. This research question examines the comparative analysis of adoption of HR practices in SMEs. Conclusion: SMEs played a vital and significant role in the development of the country’s economy. Most developed countries provide facilities to...
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...Issue: The core issue Unifine Richardson (UR) faces is their sole honey supplier, Harrington Honey (HH), will run out of Chinese honey in a little over a month because the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently found traces of chloramphenicol (a banned antibiotic associated with causing a sometimes-fatal blood disorder) and rejected the contaminated honey. Until China finds a way to detect contaminated honey, Unifine Richardson cannot sell any of its current Chinese-Canadian blend. Because of the CFIA’s findings, the global supply of honey will decrease by 20%, thus causing an increase in price. Harrington Honey will not be able to maintain the honey stream. The price of honey, globally, has already been on a steady incline (Exhibit 2) and the shortage will further intensify this trend. Another issue UR is facing is that there is also an uneven relationship between the two companies. Harrington Honey is well aware of this and is using this to its advantage by not offering better choices to UR. Additionally, 80% of UR’s honey operations are tied to one major customer, and this customer has tough standards. As stated earlier, Unifine Richardson has approximately one month of honey inventory left and it has to make a decision based on the available options presented by Harrington Honey. Analysis: Unifine Richardson buys about one million pounds of honey annually. The world supply of honey has decreased by about 20%. Currently, the company pays $1.08 per pound for...
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...Early Supplier Integration in the Design of the Skid-Steer Loader……... C-9 Process Design Eastern Gear, Inc. ………………………………………………………. C-17 Southwest Airlines: Singin’ the (Jet) Blues …………………………….. C-21 The Field Service Division of DMI ……………………………………. C-29 Pharmacy Service Improvement at CVS (A) …………………………… C-36 U.S. Stroller …………………………………………………………….. C-37 Quality Customer-Driven Learning at Radisson Hotels Worldwide ……………. C-41 Quality at Gillette Argentina …………………………………………… C-46 Bayfield Mud Company ………………………………………………… C-47 Six Sigma at 3M, Inc. …………………………………………………... C-53 Capacity and Scheduling Crocs: Revolutionizing an Industry’s Supply Chain Model for Competitive Advantage …………………………………….. C-58 Unifine Richardson …………………………………………………….. C-59 eBags: Managing Growth ……………………………………………… C-60 Merriwell Bag Company ……………………………………………….. C-69 Lawn King, Inc. ………………………………………………………… C-74 World Industrial Abrasives ……………………………………………... C-84 Inventory Consolidated Electric …………………………………………………... C-88 Southern Toro Distributor, Inc. ………………………………………… C-93 ToysPlus, Inc. …………………………………………………………... C-99 SHIPPER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Teaching Notes Synopsis and Purpose Shipper Manufacturing Company is a manufacturer of electrical products, laminated materials, and specialty products. The Advanced Products Division (APD), which manufactures the specialty products, has reformulated its corporate strategy. As a result, its manufacturing...
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