Essays on Manufacturer

Introduction

Many companies expand their operations through capital projects. Capital budgeting decisions are critical since capital projects involve a substantial outlay of financial resources. In addition, most of these projects are irreversible. It follows that a company must exercise due diligence in evaluating a proposed capital project before deciding to accept or refuse the proposal. Correct estimation of expected cash flows from the project is key to the sound evaluation of the viability of the project and hence an appropriate capital budgeting decision. This paper explores the costs and items included in the determination of cash flows expected from a Continue reading...

Abstract

The main core of the marketing plan is making the Marketing MIX effective and balanced that is carefully planning what product would you like to offer in the market. It's not enough that you wanted to earn profit; you also have to be passionate about what you're doing. These elements of marketing have been proven to be very effective in many businesses and companies. Perfect mix must be created to in order to establish communication with the target market and thus, producing more sales. They have to keep in mind that customers are always looking after the price tag Continue reading...

Production planning and quality management is one of the key indicators of any company’s productivity. This is especially the case for multinational companies that conduct business in diverse and highly competitive business environment. In such a scenario, an optimized production process is one of the key factors that give the company competitive advantage and profitability. Some of the key factors of production include quality, productivity, efficiency, cost of production labour characteristics and cycle time to mention but a few. In this case analysis the chip manufacturer can only optimize its production process and eliminate the inefficiencies by focussing on the three major factors of production i.e. quality, cost of production and labour characteristics. Continue reading...

Dough and Bonnie are likely to argue that there was misrepresentation on the part of the brick manufacturer. This is in light of the fact that Dough and Bonnie sought the expert advice from the manufacturer regarding the best bricks that the two could use to cover the exterior of their house. Although the manufacturer’s sales representative showed Dough and Bonnie several types of bricks, he was particular on one type of brick and recommended it to Dough and Bonnie. They relied on the manufacturer’s representative’s advice and proceeded to purchase the type of brick that Continue reading...

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Introduction

The costing processes both before and after the manufacturing process are quite intricate practices. Thanks to the conventional methods of garment-related costing, the industry follows patterns and guidelines already laid out. As such, tracing every cost in the process is quite a daunting task. However, in the modern estimation methods of garment costing, industries follow some standard procedures that take into account all activities pertaining to the manufacture of a garment. Such activities include; cost of raw material, accessories, knitting fabrics, sewing, transport, general overheads, etc.
Foe effective garment costing, companies familiarize themselves with the costs, techniques, Continue reading...

United States v. General Motors Corp. et al.
384 US 127
- Appeal From the United States District Court For the Southern District of California. No. 46

Argued December 9, 1965

Decided April 28 1966
The General Motors, the manufacturer of the Chevrolet Brand of cars and trucks, along with three associations of car dealers, holding franchise for selling the car in Los Angeles, California, had been convicted by the court for ‘participating’ in a ‘conspiracy’ to restrict sales of the new Chevrolets through ‘discount houses’ or ‘referral services’ in violation of section 1 of the Sherman Act. In 1960, the General Motors Continue reading...

The channel of distribution, branding, and pricing are vital components for effective functioning of a business. The success of a business depends on a distribution channel that is cost effective, branding that stands out, and optimal prices.

Global branding strategy

For better and faster growth of a business, going global plays a significant role. Besides an expanded market, the business enjoys the economies of scale; comparatively lower market costs, faster integration of innovations, among others. To create a global branding strategy, global brand constants like corporate brand, brand essence, and brand identity system (which is normally your logo) must be maintained. After Continue reading...

Business—Drypers Case Study Paper

Introduction
Diapers in the past couple of decades have slowly but surely become a necessity. Thanks to the considerable increase in population of infants and toddlers, which comprise more than 3 quarters of the entire diaper manufacturing and retailing industry, this has become a reality. Because of all of these factors, there has been a continuously growing need to focus other interventions that would convert to better brand and product awareness, which, if things go as planned, would lead to a significant increase in product mobilization and therefore, sales and profits.
Fortunately, there are many ways that the diaper Continue reading...

Law

1a.) The four main components of a contract are: offer, acceptance, consideration and intention of legal consequences. The offer is considered complete if it states in definite terms of the agreement and it must be communicated to the offeree. The offer should not only include any estimation, manifestations of interest, requests for proposals or letters of intent. The offer is different from an invitation to treat such as advertisements and shop displays where the invitation to treat is inviting an offer to be made (Richards, 2009). In this given case, the offer was made through an advertisement in several Continue reading...

Introduction

It is becoming increasingly difficult to enforce any trade mark related law in this digital environment. This has remained to be one of the major demands of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).  This is the body presented with the mandate of enforcing the Intellectual Property Law (IPL). An Intellectual property law is that faction of law that controls the claim and utilisation of creative works. This includes protection of copyrights, industrial patterns, royalties, geographic indications, trademarks and patent law. All of them are interested in a variety of aspects. This paper will analyze the trade mark law.

History of the Intellectual Property Law

The necessity Continue reading...

Select TWO products from the list of product categories below and using the teaching materials and any additional research explain what you think would be an appropriate distribution strategy for them. In doing so compare and contrast the two distribution strategies explaining why they would be similar or different.

Introduction

Distribution channels are strategies or methods of moving products and services from manufacturers to consumers in an efficient and convenient manner (Dent, 2011). Distribution channels are based on the “place” factor of the marketing mix tool that refers to getting the product at a place that is suitably viable to Continue reading...

Key issues

Operational arrangements
T2S, which is the main supplier of OEMA, have a contract with both T1SA and T1SB. Even though the contract between these companies is formal, it has no expiry date and any party that wishes to terminate the contract must give the others a 90-day notice. This poses a challenge because if OEMA is not happy with the services of T1SA, it cannot terminate the contract given that timings are not specified. T1SA may not be very effective in terms of product design, quality assurance, in meeting delivery requirements or fulfilling other requirements but the manufacturer cannot Continue reading...

Introduction

This essay is about making decision on what would be a better choice. Carly LeBlanc works for Fashionforward!, an online auction site where interested customers can bid on designer apparels. Having caught between two options, Carly needs to decide which T-shirt manufacturer should she consider of having business with to promote the company; is it the one cheaper from Chinese manufacturer or the more expensive one from San Francisco CA? Both options have pros and cons on them. This essay is written including the analogy of the case to identify Carly’s dilemma and the moral issue, reflection on Continue reading...

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze Sony Company’s recent launch of the Sony Handy-cam HDR-PJ430. The paper analyzes the industry in which Sony operates as well as the competitors. It also investigates the various marketing strategies utilized by the company which include the needs analysis, the 4 P’s analysis, the SWOT analysis and the market analysis.

Description of company and its products

Sony is a Japanese conglomerate company with its headquarters in Konan, Tokyo. The corporation mainly deals in electronics, entertainment systems, games and provision of financial services. Sony Corporation is the electronics unit that is part of the Sony group. Continue reading...

1. The goal of this research is to discover the real nature of the problem and to suggest new possible solutions or new ideas.
This research example may be categorized under the exploratory research. Exploratory research is the research of a new topic or phenomena on which prior information is less or not available. As the example at hand aims to uncover the root cause of the problem, exploratory research may provide the ideal foundation for conducting research. The solutions required are supposed to be unique in nature; therefore, exploratory research might contribute towards identifying these new methods. Furthermore, Continue reading...

Abstract

This paper contains analysis and discussion of the proposed distribution channel, members and organization for an assisted living facility in United States of America. The proposed distribution strategy was borrowed from Emeritus Senior Living Home. The facility shall have a direct and single distribution channel under Corporate Vertical Marketing System form of organization.
Introduction Distribution is the process of delivering goods and services to users, consumers or businesses. It is one of the most critical functions of businesses which ensures that good and services reach intended consumers. Emeritus Senior Living uses direct means to distribute its assisted living services Continue reading...

Woodill v. Parke Davis & Company

79 Ill.2d 26 (1980)
402 N.E.2d 194
ISSUE: The issue is whether or not the defendant is liable for failure to give warning of the potential danger that may be caused to the user of the product.
RULING: The Supreme Court held that in a failure to warn case, the important element that has to be proven is knowledge on the part of the defendant. Thus, the burden of proof that the defendant had known of the danger in using the product is shifted to the plaintiff.
ANALYSIS: In the case of spouses Woodill, the parents of the minor Continue reading...

In this case, it is logical that Ray request for submissions from would be suppliers on their best offers. Additionally, Ray should make it known to all the suppliers that other suppliers have also been requested to submit quotations. In this case, Ray would have elicited competition amongst the suppliers. As such, each would strive to give the best offer that would still allow them to get profits and as such, Ray would end up receiving the lowest offer from each of the would-be suppliers. Conventionally, eliciting competition between suppliers is a sure way to ensure each supply offers Continue reading...

Ford was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford. The first company’s car was Model A (1903) followed by the Model T that made a revolution in car manufacturing and became extremely popular due to its features. In early 2000 the company was the truck-producing leader and the most profitable auto manufacturer. It owns the auto-credit company and the largest car-repair operator.
In late 1999, Ford Motor Company (Ford), the leader in mass car production in the world, was intended to introduce a new e-business strategy with the objective of becoming the leading e-business transforming its structure and strategy Continue reading...

Introduction At present time, there are quite a lot of means and methods of defining ethics reasoning, and a considerable part of them is somehow connected with modern technical features that are presented in particular using the methods of explaining why some devices for engineers do not work. This is primarily due to the fact that mankind in the last century made ​​a huge leap in the development of science and technology that has opened up new vistas for human activity. So the emergence and development of digital and computer technologies, and subsequently the mass distribution of personal computers, Continue reading...

Introduction

LG electronics is a worldwide renowned electronic company with intensive command in the electronics market. Its dominance over other electronics manufacturing companies is based on its innovative strategies. The company highly values competence in terms of research for the best design as well as the most recent technology. The company was founded in Korea and commands an extremely wide market in the rest of the countries in the world. The company faces adverse competition from other consumer electronics manufacturers like Nokia, Samsung and BlackBerry. However, this does not prevent the company from maintaining performance despite being influenced by adverse Continue reading...

What if anything, Sony should do to turn around the sales of PS3?

Sony should carry out extensive research about its market and the nature of products that consumers want. Research is the process of collection and analysis of data through a systematic method. In order for a research, to be effective it has to be based on an objective or several objectives. The two main types of research are qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative research entails the collection of data that are of non – numerical form. On the other hand, quantitative research involves the collection of data that are of numerical form. There are several ways through which a research can collect Continue reading...

Visit an online magazine CIO.com and conduct a search on ERP. Choose an example of an ERP implementation and write a memo to your instructor describing the procedure. Make comments as to the areas which the company could have improved its implementation.

The Instructor

Below is the Nestlé’s ERP implementation process that I would like the company to adopt. Being the World’s leader in Food & Beverages, Nestle plans to engage the use of vast amounts of data and information systems available through coming up with informed decisions in order to maintain its competitive advantage.
Secondly, the company carried out Continue reading...

Introduction of POCT

One of the most common diseases in the world today is diabetes. The statistics show that in the year 2000, it was prevalent in approximately 180 million people, and the figure is rapidly increasing and reaching epidemic proportions (1). This increase is constantly being associated with higher mortality rates. However, early diabetes and pre-diabetes screening may assist in the reduction of complications arising from diabetes. Point of Care Testing (POCT) is one way of bringing diagnostic tests and associated therapeutic actions to the patients, and thus aid in controlling the spread of diabetes (2).

POCT refers to any medical Continue reading...

2.5 Projects Challenges
We have faced some problems while working on this project. On the stage of proposal it was difficult to put the ideas together and convince the audience that our project is important. To succeed we had to work hard, conduct substantial research and interview experts.
The second issue was the software we needed to run the simulation. It has been installed in the beginning of semester, Fall 2014 and we started studying the tutorials. But due to the college policy the access to labs and classrooms is under supervision on weekends and after official hours, so Continue reading...

A Case on Defective Chips

Abstract
Maintaining a high level of integrity is one of the hardest parts of becoming a professional in the engineering field because there are literally a lot of avenues where one can make the mistake of intentionally or not intentionally compromising professional integrity and ethics for the sake of profit maximization. The objective of this paper is to discuss a case about a plant quality control manager choosing to a small percentage of defective electronic chips in the market instead of repairing or simply discarding them. After studying the different possible courses of action, that the plant quality control Continue reading...

Two visits.

During the two visits, the Oceanics group should have investigated the management team of the manufacturer’s supply chain or other activities that relate to the flow of incoming materials required to complete the vessel. The Oceanics group should ensure that they find a manufacturer that has the essential materials either acquired or plan to acquire in order to produce the manufacturing of the vessel conforms to all the specifications. Efficient supply chain will ensure smooth movement of work between divisions without causing delay.
Another area of great concern that the Oceanics group should investigate is the engineering work Continue reading...

Background and purpose

How will it be if one day you wake up and realize that somebody in a particular place producing and selling a product that is identical to yours? Just think of such a scenario. But then, what will you do next? The essay shall majorly dwell on what exactly intellectual property rights are and more specifically industrial design rights that individual as well as organizations have and what one can do in a situation where such rights have been maliciously violated. The topic on property is broad and wide. However, the essay shall as much as possible concentrate on Continue reading...

On purchasing a product, the involved people in the chain of distribution that includes the manufacturers, distributors and retailers assure the buyer of the product’s safety. Taking a warrant on a product is very crucial since it assists a buyer to claim incase the product has defects or fails in one way or another. Consumers should always rely on warranties in order to protect themselves from problems with goods and services (Mann & Roberts, 2006). One type of warrant that applies to sale of goods is the statutory warrant. This type of warranty protects consumers since it contains rights Continue reading...

Declaration
This is to certify that the dissertation entitled “Gaining Strategic Advantage through Customer Value”, presented by me to the University of South Africa for the award of the degree of Master of Business Leadership is a bona fide record of research work which was carried out by me under the supervision of Dr Sidney Shipham. The contents of this dissertation in full or in parts have never been submitted to any other Institution of higher learning for the award of Continue reading...

I. Conceptual Overview
a. Market oriented definition
The market is software development oriented. Major product users are individuals, corporations and institutions that find software essential in their day-to-day activities.
b. Product description
The product is a wireless internet gadget. It is developed for multi- use and thus operates effectively with other products. The product enables users to explore the benefits associated with wireless technology. It targets the wireless internet users.
c. Customers
i. Factors influencing behaviour
Customers’ behaviour revolves around the selection, purchase and usage of the product offered to the market for the satisfaction of their wants and Continue reading...

Industry Report

Introduction
Annual reports are documented and published by an organization or an entity covering the financial events and development of the organization for the past one year. According to numerous business scholars, accountability is a significant factor that needs consideration in developing a company or organization report. Business reports highlight the events, particularly the financial reports and milestones of the enterprise. The target groups could be the employees, clients and potential clients, interior and exterior investors, and the authorities.
Throughout the annual report, every important business event should be described, highlighted, and analyzed. The events are primarily analyzed to Continue reading...

Introduction

Amy’s Bread is a bakery in the New York City that deals with hand-made breads, decadent cookies, morning pastries, layer cakes, sandwiches among other products. The company is known of baking chewy and crusty breads made of moist crumb and flavor. The company makes its breads through traditional European techniques. Amy’s Bread is a key wholesale supplier of breads in different New York restaurants.

Strengths
Amy’s Bread has made investments in different areas that have made it outstanding in the industry. Strengths are usually as a result of internal activities of an organization and they are Continue reading...

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Marketing Final Exam
Question No.1
Distinguish between a product item, product line, and product mix. What are the four advantages (benefits in this sense) of product lines? Do not use examples in the product concept slides. Choose your own. Include a photo to illustrate items, lines, and mixes.

Advantages of Product Line

Life Cycle
Expansion of product line is also a growth strategy for small businesses. In the last stage of Continue reading...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is usually defined as "Certain expectations that society has of organizations on economic, legal, ethical, and discretionary levels at a given point in time" (Carroll and Buchholtz 2003, p. 36). The idea of corporate social responsibility implies moral, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities of organizations along with their responsibilities to earn a fair return for investors and comply with the law. Legal and ethical responsibilities that the companies have toward their clients are to provide the standards of care which correspond to what they promise of their products, establishing certain ethical codes of contract in order Continue reading...

Intellectual Property Advise for the Company.

First, let me take this opportunity to congratulate you for finding a way to make the lightweight rainwear jacket hood that does not cover the wearer's face. The move is likely to spur competitive advantage of the business in the regional, as well as international market (Grossman and Helpman 49). However, the move is just the first step; there is a long way to go to make sure that the business exclusively benefits from the solution we have just discovered. The legal way to do this is to identify the kind of intellectual property (IP) measure that will protect Continue reading...

6) Lummus et. al concludes that trade promotion are usually used by the manufacturer to stimulate the demand of FMCG and other goods. This creates irregularities in the supply chain because the retailers usually do not foresee a increase in demand from result trade promotion activities and buy too less. This creates supply chain problems for the manufacturers. This creates a bullwhip effect in the entire supply chain. Same thing happen as a result of price fluctuation with retailers trying to buy at frequent intervals rather than purchasing large order at once. A company that is not prepared for Continue reading...

- Bibliographic Entry
“Samsung UN78S9B is the world’s first flexible TV.” BGR. AFP. Web. 31 July 2014.
Bellamy, Seamus. “Review: Samsung’s giant curved TV tempts 4K early adopters.” The Globe and Mail. Web. 09 August 2014.
Woollaston, Victoria. “Ahead of the curve: Samsung’s bendable TV goes on sale – and it’s the first to go from flat to concave at the flick of a switch.” Daily Mail. Web. 31 July 2014.
- Summary
Leading manufacturer of mobile, digital, consumer and television technology, Samsung, the South Korean corporation, has initiated a massive sale from August 1, 2014 Continue reading...

Business plan

Pixanah is the name of the company that we intend to start up. First, the company will be involved with the custom Jewelry. The company’s structure implicates that it is a medium sized company. The best location for this business is near excellent business enterprises that encourage high customer attendance.
The company will take the legal format of a partnership company. This means that most of the funds that are used to start a business will be gathered from personal contribution. However, the equity finance method will also be appreciated to install some of the tools required in Continue reading...

The marketing mix consists of four Ps (price, product, promotion and place); an efficient distribution strategy facilitates the availability of the product in the right place where it can be easily accessed by the target consumers. The distribution strategy adopted by a company depends on a number of factors including the target consumer, the product itself as well as the prevailing micro and macroeconomic environment. In some instances, it may be taxing to correctly identify the customers, customers may be inaccessible or a huge number of customers with small transactions that the production company cannot handle on its own. Continue reading...