Reducing Case Studies Samples For Students

Overview of the Case Study

Over the years, the Singapore government had been operating on a two airline policy that had promoted efficient interaction between the government-owned Singapore airline, and its national competitor, Silvertail Airlines. For about 10 years, the duopoly worked so well until 1990 when other competitors joined the airline industry, following the airline deregulation policies adopted by the government. Consequently, the share price of Silvertail Airline Company started changing due to the friendly services such as low cost charges offered by its major competitors. This wind of change prompted a transformation in the company’s board of directors, which was replaced ...

When the economic recession of 2009 hit global consumer markets, FMCG companies were forced to relook their supply chain management strategies in order keep their prices below those of competitors. With prices of raw material and power soaring, the company had to review its supply chain management and make several adjustments to remain competitive. Kraft Foods, the second largest food company in the world, has kept a keen eye on future growth requirements, even before the economic recession had set in.

As far back as 2007, the company earmarked an increase of cash flow by $1 billion. Philippe Lambotte, Senior ...

When the economic recession of 2009 hit global consumer markets, FMCG companies were forced to relook their supply chain management strategies in order keep their prices below those of competitors. With prices of raw material and power soaring, the company had to review its supply chain management and make several adjustments to remain competitive. Kraft Foods, the second largest food company in the world, has kept a keen eye on future growth requirements, even before the economic recession had set in.
As far back as 2007, the company earmarked an increase of cash flow by $1 billion. Philippe Lambotte, ...

Introduction

Cyber security has been a primary concern for all individuals and organizations regardless of their size over the years. Security concerns are on the rise as attacks become more sophisticated and requiring complex ways of mitigating them. Although the security risks are on the rise, accomplishing daily business operations is nearly impossible without heavy reliance on information technology devices and networks. In the previous year’s security has not been a priority for factory controls and industrial systems. The key focus on security has been on personal computers and business networks. Recent attacks such as the Stuxnet has proven ...

Abstract

In 2009, the US government slashed Medicare reimbursements pushing over two-thirds of health care providers into losses. Medicare reimbursements are expected to increase in the future albeit more slowly than the rise in the cost of providing quality health care. The challenge for BSA is to be able to align its costs in a way that they are able to deliver quality health care at a much lower cost. The key is to measure both the cost and the outcomes of the health care. There is need to establish an accurate system of measuring costs, as well as to ...

Introduction

The need for organizations to provide their employees with a work-life balance is increasing every day. Although most companies would love to provide their staff with the opportunity to work from the comfort of their homes, there are various challenges standing in the way. The ability to access company networks regardless of the geographical location presents different benefits such as increased employee productivity, satisfaction but also presents some cons such as security concerns and increasing costs for the company. Developments such as the Cisco Virtual Office Solution have significantly addressed the concerns for many businesses and still provided the ...

Introduction

TSU has managed to build a business name in the industry in the past few years and has managed to maintain the name and increase the turnover due to the collective duty of each employee in the workplace. Hence, the success of the firm relies on the activities and actions of the employees as well as how they handle their duties and responsibility and ability to work together as a team. Despite the success of the firm, there exist potential areas that the employees can work together and steal from their employers. These are the areas that fraud could ...

Question 1: Why Cartwright Lumber Company needs cash

Despite the profitability of Cartwright Lumber Company, it still faces cash flow challenges. The financial statements indicate that the company has a low balance in its cash account. Profitability does not necessarily mean the firm has a stable cash flow. The income statements indicate that Cartwright Lumber has been profitable in each of the years from 2001. The net income has increased from $31,000 in 2001 to $44,000 in 2003. However, its cash balance has declined in each of the years. Large sales and profitability do not automatically translate into cash flows. The company has large balances ...

IEG 330: Supply Chain & Logistics Engineering

Section: F2
Summer 2016

Abstract 3

Introduction 4
Objectives of the Project4
Literature Review4-5
Description of the Collecting Data Process5-6
Description of the Collected Data6-7
Mapping the Supply Chain Network of the Company8
Performance Measurement8-11
Tools, Techniques and Approach to follow11-12
Challenges Expected12
Conclusion12
Gantt Chart13
Reference14
Abstract
This report presents an analysis of Kuwait indo Trading Company’s (KITCO) supply chain. Supply chain analysis and management is an imperative aspect for the business. This is mainly the results obtained help improve the bottom line of all members of the supply chain (manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers). The improvement results from ...

LeanCor’s Supply Chain Case Study

Q1.
A consumer product company has a number of standard logistics operational characteristics. The main characteristics considered in the LeanCor case study include high inventory availability, constant flexibility during customer order processing and speedy deliveries from distribution points to the customer. These three characteristics all relate to improved customer service which is the main target for consumer product companies. More inventory availability means that there is no occasion that a consumer will require a product and find it out of stock. Inventory availability in the warehouses and distribution points is a key practice to ensure that customers get the ...

Abstract:

This report presents an analysis of Kuwait indo Trading Company’s (KITCO) supply chain. Supply chain analysis and management is an imperative aspect for the business. This is mainly the results obtained help improve the bottom line of all members of the supply chain (manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers). The improvement results from a reduction in transport, logistical, holding, and other costs associated with the transport and handing of goods and raw materials within the supply chain. It also increases the bottom line by streamlining all processes involved in a supply chain. This includes periodic product and raw material ...

Context

A classical fashion company, J.Crew faces challenges from various directions, demanding it to keep innovate, offering fashionable models, while maintaining its conservative style and reasonable prices (Strickland & Lindsay 200). With a fierce competition, conducted by reputable brands, J.Crew requires a turnaround strategy for enhancing its competitiveness in a time wherein fast fashion and authentic, luxury clothing are in a paradoxical relationship of contradiction and completion (Joy et al. 274).

PESTEL
The microenvironment plays an important part in J.Crew’s current business performance. The political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors (PESTEL) define the context that influences the company’ ...

Health care management plan

Sparks Health System is a hospital based in Arkansas, pirating since 1887. It is a hospital committed to prioritizing the well-being of its patients by making use of modern technology, applying deep research into the clinical field and having informed healthcare policies. The hospital has a utilization review committee entitled with the task of coming up with procedures which guide the process of necessary medical admissions, determining whether the situation is suitable or whether a prolonged stay in the hospital for a patient is justified and whether it is necessary to provide a patient with professional services. (Sparks Health ...

Business Cycle Case Study

Introduction
Business cycle refers to the unsteadiness in business activities within a given economy over a given time. The business cycles are mainly characterized by periods of recession or expansion. During periods of expansion, the economy is experiencing growth, this is indicated by factors such as; increase in the rate of employment, increase in production processes within industries and increase in sales as well as incomes. The period of recession is when the economy is experiencing a contraction. Indicators of contraction in an economy are; unemployment, decrease in production processes and a decrease in sales and incomes.( Stock, pp ...

Executive summary

Sustainable development has been defined by the World Commission on Environment as development that meets the needs of a generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (OECD, 1987)

In this age and era, the world is faced with many challenges including economic crises, global warming, poor health and loss of diversity. Sustainable development is thus employed to reconcile human developments and the earth’s ecological systems. Public policy all over the world and especially in Canada has been centered on sustainable development and environmentally centered decision making. Sustainable development is thus centered on ensuring ...

Paper Due Date

Introduction
Tesla entered the market in 2003 with a team of professionals, none of which had experience in automotive industry. Elon Musk started as a major investor and product designer, but when in 2007 the company recognized the need for new leadership, he assumed the position of CEO and quickly optimized operation by reducing headcount and attracting a diverse team with strong background in the automotive industry. This mix of professional was central for innovation and short product development lifecycle in-house, which differentiated Tesla from its competition, such as Nissan and General Motors.
Tesla has grown dramatically through its ...

Reducing Debts at Credit Solutions of America

Credit Solutions America (CSA) is a company that is headquartered in Richardson, Texas but has many branches in many other states. The company has several customers who are enrolled in debt reduction programs. The company helps those customers who do not want to file for bankruptcy, but they would wish to settle their debts. Despite its years of success, the company was sued in eight states after it was found to be engaging in fraudulent activities. Although the methods employed by the company in their debt reduction program puts the customers in a stressful situation, they are left satisfied ...

The Pacific Brands has four main stakeholders which include the employees, customers (community), suppliers and shareholders. The corporation has a talented team of employees working in various regions where it has business units. The employees are motivated thus enhancing efficiency in service delivery. The corporation has ensured motivation of the employees through creating a conducive working environment. Additionally, the company is unique in its production something that has been encouraged by outsourcing some of its services. This has led to the attraction of many customers for its products. Pacific Brands has also taken measures to reduce environmental pollution through ...

Strategic Analysis Alacer Gold Corp and Gold and Mining Industry

Introduction
Gold is a precious metal with high ductility and malleability, and it finds application as jewelry and investment. It is considered to be one of the safest bet for investment, especially during economic instabilities. Consequently, rapid political instabilities in the Middle East and financial crisis led to rapid increase in the price of gold worldwide. Technological innovation is also a major factor that affects the gold and mining industry. Therefore, the strategic analysis narrows on the gold industry, with a specific focus on Alacer Gold Corporation. It looks at the trends in the industry and how Alacer Gold ...

Amanda Todd was subjected to a series of escalating events beginning with cyber bullying, then escalating to verbal and physical threats, then ultimately a physical assault (Todd, 2012). As a result, the young woman developed symptoms of anxiety and depression, was alienated by and isolated from friends, and endured feelings of guilt and shame.
As anyone so young, Amanda lacked the coping skills to manage these issues on her own, but fear and shame kept her from reporting the some of the most severe of the incidents (Todd, 2012). Amanda moved from one school to another, and ultimately moved ...

Abstract

Various safety models have been developed for use in understanding aspects of safety. These models include the Systems-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes (STAMP) model, Construction Accident Causation model, and Accident Causation Management model. Each model focuses on a specific aspect of the safety process. The STAMP model focus on the interactions between system components while Accident Causation Management model focuses on the source of human errors. On the other hand, Construction Accident Causation model focus on the predictability of incidence occurrence. None of this can be used to understand and address all safety concerns. This essay will begin by ...

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Executive Summary
Deere is a company that deals in the manufacturing and distribution of a diverse range of agricultural, commercial, consumer, construction, and forestry equipment. Lately, the company’s margins in the gatherer chain have been reducing. This chain constitutes one of the most popular products sold by the company’s Agricultural Products Division. The diminishing margins were mainly attributed to increased market competition and the increasing purchase cost of the chain from Saunders. This paper aims at evaluating this issue and, subsequently, providing solutions to the problem. Deere operates in a market that is highly competitive. As such, ...

Servant leadership is a model of leadership whereby the leaders subscribes to the ideals that enhance team building, empowerment of the followers, total quality, service ethics and participatory management (Blanchard,2015).Servant leadership is characterized by;empathy,active listening,persuasion,foresight,healing,conceptualization,commitment to growth, team building and awareness. According to Pariss and Peachey (2015), the model of servant leadership puts more emphasis on the development of the followers since the main endeavor of a servant leader is to ensure that the priority and the needs of his people are served at the expense of his individual needs.
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Describe the challenges faced by the company. What were the drivers for change to the supply chain?

The strong competition in the home appliance market, alongside customers’ increased demand sophistication, created the premises for Whirlpool to change its supply chain structure and organization. Looking at Porter’s five forces framework, the main forces that impacted Whirlpool’s supply chain redesign were the intensity of the industry rivalry and the bargaining power of consumers (Porter, 1985). As the case study informs, Whirlpool Corporation needed to transform its supply chain so that it could better satisfy its customers through improved quality of its products and services (“Whirlpool Supply Chain”, n.d.).
With this market requirement, the company addressed the ...

Management

Starbucks is “the global coffee and food retailer operates more than 21,000 locations in 66 countries” (Fortune 500). The history of the company began in 1971 when the first Starbucks café was opened in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. Since that time, the company has grown into one of the world leaders in coffee retail represented in 66 countries all over the world. Moreover, Starbucks became the symbol of ongoing process of the Americanization that embraced countries in Asia. Starbucks included in Fortune 500 on 146 place in 2016. Figure 1 illustrates Starbucks’s Fortune 500 rank ...

M.K is a female, 45 years old with 5.5” height and 225 lbs. weight and has a history of smoking for 22 years and poor diet. The history of Type II diabetes mellitus and primary hypertension is also observed with the recent diagnosis of chronic bronchitis. She has been observed with chronic cough with sputum, light headedness, excessive peripheral edema, distended neck veins and increased urination during the night. She has been using the medications comprising of Lotensin and Lasix to treat hypertension and Glucophage for diabetes mellitus.

Vitals and Lab Results

The patient is observed chronic cough with sputum and the cough ...

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The patient is diagnosed to have congestive heart failure. This is a heart disorder resulting to pulmonary vascular congestion with a reduced cardiac output. Among the diagnostic symptoms of the disorder include pulmonary complications, such as pulmonary edema, obstructive sleep apneas and pleaural effusions (Figueroa and Peters 2006). It is also characterized by the main symptoms of orthopnea, fatigue, dyspnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea and peripheral edema (Grimshaw, Khunti and Baker, 2001), which are all present in the clinical symptoms presented by the patient Mabel. During the exacerbation of the congestive heart failure, the patient will benefit from continuous ...

Introduction

This paper aims at evaluating concepts of alteration in homeostatic state, secondary to temporal variables. It analyses the case study of Brad, a 45-year old coal cutter who has held the job for 25 years. Brad is experiencing a chronic cough due to prolonged exposure to coal. Importantly, he has not been attending yearly checkups because he fears that his lung is “black.” The disease leads to fibrosis, reduced diffusing ability, and dilation of the small airways. In the final stage, the airways, alveoli, and pulmonary capillaries become damaged.

How the disease described in the case study creates incongruous between ventilation and perfusion

Chronic lung disease may induce mismatch in ventilation and perfusion ...

Deciding Which Market to Enter

A case study of Taco Bells
Introduction
A company with objectives of entering into new markets must implement strategic decisions on the type of market and the entry mode. Typically, global business enterprises enter new markets through exportation, obtaining market licenses, the formation of joint ventures, or sole venture entry (Keegan, 1989). Any of these entry modes require a firm to commit some resources to succeed in the market entry. Thus, initial strategic decisions as to the category of the market and appropriate entry mode are essential. High competition, industrial organization, and international market imperfections tend to impede the ...

Naso-duodenal tube feeding is recommended for hospitalized patients. This means that Sharyn does not need the assessment of the caretakers and the important home details. However, like any other patient, Sharyn needs to be psychologically prepared to the feeding method. Therefore, there will be need to establish an understanding between the hospital caregivers and Sharyn. This will include explaining to the patient everything concerning the procedure including the indication and contraindication. Hospitals will often provide the outlined procedure for the administration of the feeding method and this should be followed to the latter. According to the hospital procedure and ...

Executive Summary

Marketing is an important business function that ensures a company remains competitive. Kingsford is an American brand that produces premium charcoal grilling products and one that enjoyed a steady growth of revenues in the 1980s. The company has relied on an experienced team of sales executives, consistency in marketing and sales actions, superior quality, and brand positioning for success. However, Kingsford’s main problem lies in the aspect of competition. The company has faced serious challenges in regard to the strategic decisions that were necessary to avert competition in relation to aspects such as pricing, advertising, promotion as well ...

Part 1

Milton manufacturing is facing a number of issues that include:
Inaccurate costing of tables and chairs, there is an equal allocation of overheads to chairs and tables resulting in the chairs being allocated more than a fair share of the overheads while the tables under absorb overheads.
Resistance to change, Mr. Smith is reluctant to change the costing techniques arguing that they have traditionally allocated overheads to tables and chairs equally.
The organization has a closed climate where employees are not able to freely communicate. For instance, Mr. Smith tends to dominate the meeting and members are afraid of ...

Introduction

Southwest Airlines was launched with an aim of offering cheap, reliable and friendly flights to different destinations around the U.S. The company’s objective is to connect people to their crucial lives (About Southwest n. p.). Importantly, Southwest Airlines has grown to be one of the largest airline companies offering domestic flights in the United States. The acquisition of AirTran is a strategy that aims at expanding Southwest both in assets and international flights.
This paper analyzes the market position of Southwest by answering questions on the company’s culture, values, opportunities, challenges and acquisition of AirTran.

SWOT analysis of Southwest Airline

SWOT analysis ...

Introduction

Amazon is an organization that started in 1994, as the earth’s biggest bookstore. The company in 1997, via IPO, raised $50 million. In 1999, the business explored new business models, marketplaces, and auctions. In 2000, after the fall in GP, the business shifted towards traditional retailers.
The objective of this paper is to analyze the case “Amazon.Com the Brink of Bankruptcy” presented by Lynda M. Applegate in 2013.
For the attainment of the purpose, the paper has been divided into seven segments. Each segment presents worthwhile information.

Financial statement analysis refers to the evaluation of the profitability, stability, ...

Introduction

Globalization and the media industry are closely related in that both connect with each other in terms of information delivery and development. Globalization plays a significant role in preserving the culture of different societies. However, this may prove difficult as media content is playing a significant role in influencing social life of the viewers.
With this being part of the press, it is gaining popularity all over the world such that even countries like China that have been strict in representing their culture in addition to creating competitiveness of their media content locally and globally having to restructure their ...

Q1 answer

Ambush marketing is a strategy adopted by a company or an advertiser to use an event such as a sporting event to create brand awareness in the market (Scaria, 2008). It is a good move for the advertiser because he or she manages to carry out the activity without incurring any cost for the event. An outstanding example is the sale of music stock during a concert without any notifying the promoters. Another example of ambush marketing is selling insurance policies by an insurance company during a bank open day without the bank's consent.

Q2 Answer

Ambush marketing plays a great ...

Background: The rising prevalence of obesity in children is a serious public health concern. Obesity is like a silent killer, and can predispose the child to a number of lifelong disabilities and chronic diseases. Obesity is negatively linked to life span. A child with obesity has higher amount of adipose tissue deposition, when compared to a normal weight child. The excess calorie that is not utilized for work or growth, is deposited in the form of adipose tissue and stored in the body. Adipose tissues are made of adipocytes or other called fat containing cells.
Obesity occurs from factors ...

The relation between unions and Management has been the subject of many studies and researches primarily because of the controversial nature of interaction between the two. Union management relations have never been very cordial and the two have often been entangled in fierce conflicts understandably because of a conflict of interests. However the situation has changed considerably following interventions from Government bodies regarding fair wages, improved working conditions and other welfare policies. In spite of an effort to improve labor management relations, there are cases where dissatisfied workers resort to unionizing to force management to accept their demands. The ...

Background Information

Southwest Airlines is a United States airline company based in Dalla in Texas. The company came into existence in 1967 and got its current name in the year 1971. It has employed more than 45,000 employees and operates over 3,500 flights every day. It has its operations within the U.S. market implying that the company does not operate internationally. In fact, it has more than 90 destinations within 40 states of America. The company uses only one producer airplane in its operations which happen to be the Boeing Airplanes. Despite many other U.S. Airlines that operate both ...

UNIQLO Marketing Research

As one of the most lucrative industries globally, fashion has attracted many companies. One such companies include UNIQLO a Japanese company located in Yamaguchi. The company offers different types of cloth brands to local Japanese people, the Asian region and other consumers globally. Singapore is one of the biggest markets for fashion wear with many companies in operation and new ones seeking on entry strategies. Considering the strategic importance of the country to UNIQLO, it is essential for the company to conduct a marketing research to establish what influences consumers decisions to purchase different fashion brands. According to Shen ( ...

Introduction

Adequate growth is the fundamental concern of every given firm. Growth of a company entails the increase in the production output, growth in profit making and the general expansion of the enterprise regarding share and market capture. Every firm has a team of management designated the role of ensuring the positive growth of the company. Companies are structured into different departments. Each department within the business is mandated to carry out specific activities. Both the management and the employees of a given firm are responsible for the growth of the company. Management ensures the employees work hard by the ...

Most of the culture-related problems facing 3rd world countries rely on traditional methods of production such include the participation rate of men and women. Women are not very active in the labor force. There are beliefs that women should not participate in particular jobs thus lowering the number of viable employees (Jiang 190). Education and skills necessary is also a major challenge as far as culture is concerned. Education is a basic necessity to any human. In most of these third-world countries, illiteracy levels are very high, and this mostly has been contributed by bad culture. People from these ...

Company and situation

According to Biegelman and Bartow (2012), WorldCom Group began in 1983 following the breakup of AT&T. It began as Long Distance Discount Services (LDDS) offering telecommunication services to local retail and commercial customers in the Southern States where the two major telecommunication companies – Sprint and MCI had little presence. The company grew by acquiring other companies and in 1993 it was declared the fourth largest long distance carrier in the US (Biegelman & Bartow, 2012). It was officially renamed WorldCom in 1995 and continued a period of great acquisitions of more than 60 companies. However, between 1999 and 2002, the ...

Introduction

International trade, which involves an exchange of goods and services across the geographical boundaries of a country, is one of the major determinants of the economic stability of a country. The volume of trade indicates the effect of trade on the economies of the participating countries. The economy of the United Kingdom has continuously experienced expansion despite the presence of rampant unemployment and inflation until the 2008 recession. This resulted from the failure of the government to take actions to correct economic instabilities (Washington et al. n.p).
The relative value of currency between countries involved in exchange is essential ...

Q1 (a) Cash Flow Statement for the period 1 Jan 2015 to 31 December 2015

The missing/modified figures (as shown in yellow in the cash flow statement) are calculated as follows:
Employment income,
Keaton,
Given,
Gross Salary and Bonus= $120,000.00

Alyssa,

Given total salary and bonus=$64,800

Half paid in Aus and half in Singapore,

Thus her Salary and bonus paid in Singapore=$32,400

Employer’s CPF contribution,

Keaton- 37 % of 120,000=$44400
Alyssa- 20% of $32,400=$6480

Dividend and rental income

Dividend – Keaton-No dividend in 2015
Alyssa, $689 in 2015
Rental income
Keaton and Alyssa combined rental income for property in Singapore registered under joint tenancy agreement is $3,050 per month or $36600 for the year.

The portion of CPF and cash used for the housing installment is as mentioned below.

Total housing installment =$4099

Keaton:

Total monthly income=$10, ...

As seen in the excerpt above, the process of gold mining is associated with very adverse impacts on the natural environment. The impacts that the mining causes on the environment later affects living organisms and human beings. These results have made it necessary for the government, nongovernmental organizations and stakeholder in the mining industries to come together and mitigate the adverse effects caused by the process of gold mining. This paper discusses the role of the government and nongovernmental organizations in reducing the negative impacts that gold mining causes on the environment (Angell & Klassen, 1999).
The government is the ...

Abstract

This paper is an examination of some of the psychological aspects of the child/parent relationship. Hansel and Gretel has been analyzed by many, who put forth the notion that it offers a model for understanding the psychological roots of child abandonment, abuse and neglect. As such, this essay offers an overview of a preventive approach that may be applicable to the plight of families, particularly impoverished families such as Hansel and Gretel’s.

A Cautionary Fable: Understanding Primal Fear and Violence in ‘Hansel and Gretel’

Hansel and Gretel is an expression of childhood anxiety over abandonment and parental rejection. It touches ...

Tetra Pak is a leading industry in the packaging and food processing industry. The company has utilized innovative strategies such as aseptic technology and integrated food processing machines into being a leader in innovation, providing excitement to its customers, and producing a wide range in offerings. The paper recommends some ways the company can use to segment its products, and at the same time market them. Factors to be considered during marketing would also be analysed. The importance of the environmental approach in Tetra Pak will be considered with an analysis of the importance of having a positive corporate image. In conclusion, the ...