Essays on Containers

Obesity has become a major problem in the United States. Not only does obesity decrease one’s quality of life, but it can also lead to fatal diseases such as diabetes, heart disease or even cancer. There are many factors that can lead to obesity, such as diet, exercise and genetics. One of the leading causes of obesity is sugar intake, which is mainly consumed through drinking soda. The New York Sugary Drinks Portion Cap Rule attempted to regulate the size of soft drinks being sold to New Yorkers. Better known as the Soda Ban, this regulation of soft ...

Abstract

The ecological settings in an ecosystem change from time to time. The changes in the ecological settings are brought about by a plethora of factors. Through evolution, the organisms that live in the ecosystem also change to adapt to the aforementioned ecological changes. The adaptation of the organisms to the ecological changes yields variations because different organisms and even organisms of the same species are exposed to the elements to different levels. Man has a significant role to play in the ecological changes. Through his economic activities, the effect on ecosystems has been both positive and negative. Urbanization as ...

Introduction

In May 2012, English couple Mick and Mairead Philpott made the headlines for surviving a fire that killed their six children and destroyed their house in the Allenton area (BBC News, 2013). After publicly claiming to be lucky for surviving the fire, the Philpotts won the sympathy of people who felt sorry for them for losing six of their children and most of their properties. However, after a month of investigation, the Philpotts were accused of committing arson and murder, and by 2013, they were convicted of manslaughter for deliberately starting a fire that killed all six of their ...

In each of the following situations, please select which mode of transportation studied this week would be the most advantageous. Explain your answer. [8A, 8B, 8C]

Sending 350 40-foot containers from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles, California.

Maritime transport is the best for these kinds of shipments because ships can fill a given container or what is known as full container load (FCL) (Rushton, Croucher, & Baker, 2014, p. 391). Additionally, container ships can accommodate stackable cargo, which will be prepared using a stowage plan (Rushton, Croucher, & Baker, 2014, p. 393). There is also the possibility of reduced damage in products, which may be caused when using other types of cargoes. ...

Objective: In this report, you are required to demonstrate an understanding of the sustainable development of single-serve coffee containers in the coffee industry. Also, you are required to actively engage in the subject and come up with an original perspective on it.

Introduction

This report aims at sustainability development of single-serve coffee containers and briefly discuss various issues in the field. By examining a range of published works on the topic of sustainability development of single-serve coffee containers, this report describes the product main design features, its market situation, and development concerns. Also, the report highlights attitudes of different people ...

Designing an Environmentally Sustainable Shipping Container in Kuwait

Introduction Constructing a structure that is to be used for a specific purpose can be considered as a major process, and therefore it needs careful planning and design; otherwise, it will not be to carry out the functions for which it was made for in the first place. Hence, the design phase is one of the most crucial stages of the entire construction process. When designing a structure or structure, there are certain factors that should be taken into consideration such as the budget, the location, the purpose, and its effects on its immediate environment. The interaction of these ...

Executive Summary

Eldredge, Inc. is a major provider of by-product management services with the specific goal of performing these services in a responsible and environmentally conscious manner. With Eldredge’s multi-disciplined professional staff, field technicians and logistics specialists, Eldredge offers a complete spectrum of environmental services. Eldredge Inc. is headquartered in West Chester, PA and it provides services in the industrial, refinery, commercial, government, and utility markets. Eldredge, Inc. operates four main business units including: 1) Waste Transportation 2) Industrial Field Services 3) By-Product & Waste sourcing 4) Oil Reclamation & Water Treatment Eldredge’s facility is permitted to handle an array of ...

Proposal Discussion

The original project idea has not improved much except for the incorporation of some ideas borrowed from the feedback received from other class members. One of such ideas is the proposal to design two different waste containers: one for storing degradable wastes and another for storing non-biodegradable waste. Every household in the area targeted by the project will be given the two containers and the members of the household informed of what kind of waste to put in each one of the containers. Besides, every household will be issued with a list of wastes classified into biodegradable and non-biodegradable. ...

Introduction

The large production of bisphenol A (BPA) in the world has been documented because of the increased usage of the same in various industries. The most critical industries that have been using this BPA include those manufacturing containers for foods and beverages, cigarette filters, thermal receipts as well as paper currency. With such a huge provision, it is critical that the basis of such developments only emanates from making the right choices over its uses because its production to a total of 2.7 million tons could be disastrous to the body. The main reasoning here is that the chemical ...

Abstract

The ethical and technical importance of effective, efficiently performed forensic crime scene investigation combines the use of creative thinking, with well-planned assessments and collection of evidence. When law enforcement participants function together as a team, in the engagement of utilizing standardized procedures in the collection and recovery of evidence, whether on ground-surface or burial excavations, precision and integrity may be maintained as foundational to the process. Preservation using photographic, videotaping, and handwritten documentation during each step of the crime scene investigation process, provides a basis of accuracy in reporting outcomes and greatly aids in an unambiguous identification of party – ...

Project Analysis

Abstract The report is commissioned to discuss the financial viability of the new project, which Marriot Marquis is considering as part of its sustainability project. In order to appraise the capital project, I have performed the due analysis using capital budgeting techniques under two different scenarios, i.e. with no initial investment and then,an initial investment of $35000. Our calculation revealed that with the initial investment of $35000, the project yields negative NPV. However, if the company initiate the project with zero investment and makes an annual investment of less than or equal to $1660, it can still maintain ...

Introduction

The Zika virus causes an illness known as Zika virus disease (Zika). The transmission of Zika virus occurs via the bite of an Aedes mosquito that is infected (CDC, 2016). Zika belongs to the genre Flavivirus and the WHO (2015) has identified it as “an emerging mosquito-borne virus.” The virus causes a mild illness that lasts a few days to a week (CDC, 2016; WHO, 2016). Thus, many people with the disease do not seek medical help. However, the greatest concern associated with Zika is microcephaly. This birth defect results from a Zika infection during pregnancy. This defect is ...

More than 95% of the imports of U.S arrive by ship. According to the information provided by the U.S department of transportation, global foreign trade has increased by 35%. To accommodate the increased volume of goods, shipbuilders are making larger ship. To accommodate such large ship, Panama City decided to expand the Panama Canal port. The Panama Canal connects the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. This canal is the main source of income for the Republic of Panama. The port faces competition from U.S ports and Suez Canal Port. The ports along the eastern cost of U.S are ...

The most beautiful and fascinating artistic aspect of the Chinese ritual objects was the use of bronze. In ancient times, vessels were made to be used for drinks and foods and came in different forms. Some of the containers had accents of rounded and molded handles which rest on well-created bases. Bronze vessels have a well-designed covering which depicts mythical images of mostly animals (Chang, p. 529). Since the beginning of the millennia, they left these vessels with shades of green. There was an addition of hues that helped in bringing a visual display of the art. In the ...

1.0 History Maersk as a company was established in 1904, and it was in this year that the company was labeled Maersk Group, with the objective of offering shipping services.The company was a beginning of an idea by two people, who included Peter Maersk and his blood son, Peter Moller. Initially, being a family business, the company bought its first five tankers in 1928.Mr. Moller initiated and oversaw the global expansion of Maersk Group into the global markets, with U.S. being its first international subsidiary. Larsen& Mortensen (2011 affirms that, ‘This was followed by penetration into the United Kingdom, ...

Air Cargo Ships May Soon Alter Global Supply Chains

Air Cargo Ships May Soon Alter Global Supply Chains

Abstract

Most companies across the world applying sophistication in their supply chain designs are engaging in the use of air cargo as a competitive advantage regardless of the costs incurred. These aspects occur with the reflection that air cargo being perceived expensive in terms of an alternative method for supply chains that rely on ocean transportation. However, the focus on air cargo does not emerge on the basis of the accidents or even crisis situations in the incorporation of logistics strategies to global manufacturers. Research indicates that the focus on air ...

It is imperative that different organizations consider using packaging materials that will ensure that products reach to their final destination safety (Seyoum, B. 2009). Packaging materials can come as either wood-based shipping material, paper-based shipping material or plastic-based shipping material among others. While these materials have a propensity to differ in terms of durability and quality, there are several merits and demerits of using these containers. It is important for a business to put into contemplation the complete supply chain when selecting the suitable packaging container. The supply chain comprises of distributors, suppliers, transporters, storage facilities and retailers, who ...

Virtualization

Introduction This report aims at exploring the differences between hypervisor based and container-based virtualization technologies. In the report, the differences to be explored will touch on the implementations, the applications, the advantages and disadvantages of either technology. The report will also look at the different applications that are using the technologies.

Virtualizations: Virtualization is the practice of creation virtual resource, i.e., servers, storage devices, networks or even operating system to enable execution of applications that require a different execution environment. Virtualization is meant to increase IT agility, scalability and flexibility through faster deployment, increased performance and greater availability leading ...

GROUP DISPLACEMENT ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST

Latest decades have seen an alarming growth on involuntary displacements of populations due to a wide set of reasons. In the Arab World, most literature has agreed upon focusing towards population movement caused by political conflicts that led to war. The extent of this phenomenon becomes evident after realizing its scope: Syrians, Palestinians, Lebanese and Egyptians have been the target of displacement caused by wars fought by the Arab and Israeli. It’s important not to look at this phenomenon as a mere isolated event, but more of a process that keeps developing. More recently, the occupation of parts ...

After gaining permission from the property owner, a fire investigation was launched concerning the context of this situation. The objectives of the probe included an establishment of the origin of the fire and a determination of the most probable ignition sources. An understanding of the circumstances involved in this case was important as an initial step towards the prevention of future fire incidents. The significance of identifying the ignition sources was to enable the property owner to sensitize the occupants on the same.

Description of the Incident

Regarding this case, a fire occurred near a disposed container of flammable liquid. Next to this ...

Introduction to Docker Containers

As published by Maureen (2013), an open source work in the form of a project to automate different deployments of applications which are bind together in a container along with all the required data, executable files, application programs so that the programs can run independent of the operating system or the system environment is called Docker container. Dockers are built on the Linux Kernel infrastructure which provides the abstract isolation. The file systems which can be used are aufs and a few others (Maureen, 2013).

How does Docker Containers make Architecture for Organizations Modern?

Dockers provide the same functionality as provided by the virtual machines however Dockers are ...

Introduction

Sushi rice, in broad terms, is a variety of short-grain, white rice seasoned with a mixture of vinegar, sugar and salt (Knipple, Knipple and Edge 2012). The sushi rice, upon preparation, can be served with raw ready-to-eat accompaniments such as seafood and seaweeds. Notably, the sushi meal preparation goes through a lot of handling, and its accompaniments could be eaten raw. As such, the meal needs cautious handling during preparation, storage and display to assure food safety. Additionally, it requires specified conditions such as pH level and temperature to prevent the growth of bacterial and survival of pathogens that ...

Intermodal Containers

Introduction The intermodal container is one of the most common sights in ports, harbors and docks. It is so common that its importance and significance to modern logistics is often overlooked. But despite the seemingly simple design of intermodal containers, its universal usefulness in transporting goods could not be undermined that it can be considered as one of the most important development in the field of transportation and logistics. Despite its importance in commerce and logistics, the intermodal container is also at risk of being utilized by the lawless elements of society. Without proper security, containers can be used ...

There are various trade barriers in the food retail industry in the United Arab Emirates. Most of these trade barriers are usually directed to the foreign multinational companies trying to enter the market. The first barrier is the food standards set by the United Arab Emirates. In the year 2008, UAE joined the gulf standards, which is an organization that develops the various food standards (Anderson et al., 2010). The organizations set standards and rules relating to labelling standards and shelf life. These regulations are normally made possible through the various committees such as the organic food and biotechnology ...

Revolution of Intermodal Transportation by Containerization

The intermodal shipping containers are large steel tool boxes made in different standardized sizes for movement of goods using the ships, trucks, airplane, or train. The simple technology improved the social and economic situation of the global market by allowing transportation of bulk goods on water for longer distances. Before the intermodal transport, people used break bulk shipping, products used to be carried using loose boxes, bags, and other small boxes. The break bulk was cumbersome, people spent longer, and a great deal of time unloading them in the ships. The earliest containers were made from coal containers the ...

History

Food for the Poor is an interdenominational, Christian charity whose core undertaking is to provide food, medicine, and shelter among other services to poor people living in the Caribbean as well as Latin America regions. Food for the Poor is among one of the largest international relief non-profit organizations in the United States. The company was started in the early months of 1982 by Ferdinand Mahfood with the purpose of strictly aiding the poor who were living in Latin America as well as the Caribbean (Dear 1). Soon after, clergy members drawn from many Christian churches and denominations joined ...

In the contemporary world, the need for enhanced performance in regard to environmental conservation has increased (Zamagni 2012). This has necessitated the use of life cycle assessment (LCA) to identify the effect of corporate processes on the environment. Essentially, LCA refers to the method used to analyze the impact that the production process and the product have on the environment (Diaz & Anton, 2014). According to Epstein & Buhovac (2014), corporates must ensure environmental diligence not only because there are government regulations, but also because it is part of the companies' moral obligations. In this light, therefore, Wal-Mart is among the ...

Introduction

According to the case study, Somerset had a good strategic marketing plan through a continuous launch of new products after every few years. This took place during the 20th C where the company experienced some positive effects after the application of the total quality management (TQM) in its furniture manufacturing. Somerset is known for the high quality products that are affordable in the domestic market. On the other hand, Somerset experienced stiff competition in the 1990s, high rate of labor and this made the proceeds of the company to decrease. While trying to solve the above problems, Somerset began ...

According to EPA (2016), environmental management involves the development of systems aimed at reducing environmental impacts of various activities. In the Brundtland commission report (WCED), sustainable development has been described as development aimed at meeting the current needs of the present generation. However, as the current generation focuses on meeting their own needs, their activities should not compromise the capability of future generations to also meet their own needs. Available evidence suggests that the future generation would have challenges meeting their own needs if the current generation fails to adopt sustainable practices. The sustainable development incorporates the triple line: ...

Introduction

Beaver Tails is a Canadian business specializing in hand made pastries, snacks and sweets. The company is currently operating in four countries namely Canada, USA, Japan and South Korea. The head office of the company is in Montreal, Canada. The business is aspiring to pursue an international business strategy for the growth. The increasing trend of globalization and increased competition has forced the business to consider the expansion into the Europe. Europe is home to the fashion industry with many tourism sites and attractions. The country selected for the expansion is Switzerland. This report addresses the various issues related ...

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to provide alternative methods of combating maritime terrorism Maritime terrorism has become one of the common crimes that caused a major threat to national security of a state. In the case of United States, it tried to veer away from reactive counterterrorism law enforcement methods and moved towards the implementation of more proactive techniques to combat international terrorism (Wilson 28). Such shift was done due to the changing nature of the terrorist threat that takes place overseas. The US has deemed that the more effective means to prevent terrorism is by carrying out ...