Abstract
Through a study of the history of the geologic structures of the Mississippi River and delta, man's influence on the river, and the current state of the Mississippi River Delta, this paper attempts to present a balanced picture of the recently catastrophic subsidence of the region. The paper emphasizes the delta's relative sustainability and stability before human cohabitation with the delta and the subsequent deterioration of deltaic environments. The paper includes pictures and diagrams of deltas.

Outline:
Introduction
Geologic Structures of the Mississippi River and Delta
Development of the Mississippi River Delta
Human Involvement Regarding the Delta
History of Human Intervention in the Delta

From the Paper
"Mississippi River deposits of the Holocene epoch are products of a drainage basin that covers close to 70% of the contiguous States of America, as well as 2 provinces of Canadai. Deposition in the region of the current delta began around 7000-8000 years ago after the slowing of the rise of sea levels from the melting of the Pleistocene Glacial Maximum. However, it was not until 6000 years ago that deposition began to resemble that of the contemporary delta. At 3000 years ago, the conditions in which the delta formed were similar to conditions today: the inner gulf was at a standstill, the river possessed the necessary velocity to move a delta's worth of sediment, and the Gulf was of the proper depth and grade for the formation of a delta. ii In light of the concrete distinction between Pliestocene deposits, Holocene deposits before the stabilization of ocean levels, and late Holocene deposits similar to present day deposition, my study will focus on a more contemporaneous subset of Mississippi delta deposits beginning at c.6000 years past."

Tags:Geology, Mississippi, Mississippi River, Mississippi River Delta, Subsidence, Deltaic lobes, avulsion, barrier islands, erosion, marine, wetland loss, Louisiana, Delta History, Overview, Summary, Lacustrine, Progradation, economic impact

Abstract
The paper discusses the history and tradition of Mississippi Delta blues. The paper includes an interview with a blues musician.

From the Paper
"The unique features of what is known as Mississippi Delta blues are deeply rooted in the traditional culture of African-American rural people many of whom lived their lives as sharecroppers working in the cotton fields of the region. Delta blues culture draws its inspiration from the relative poverty experienced by black residents and sharecroppers in a culture that for most of the twentieth century remained largely feudal. The first Delta blues were made up by rural laborers and..."

Tags:Delta blues, Mississippi Delta, musicians

Abstract
This paper analyzes the use of Information Technology by Delta Airlines today, noting that the airline industry has developed a number of uses for IT, uses that help increase efficiency, reduce costs and produce a better operation. The paper illustrates how Delta Airlines is one of the leading U.S. airlines today and has made good use of IT to increase customer service in a number of areas.

From the Paper
"Information Technology (IT) serves the needs of most businesses today in some degree, even if it only involves the use of a computer to keep records. The airline industry is no exception and has developed a number of uses for IT, uses that help increase efficiency, reduce costs and produce a better operation. Delta Airlines is one of the leading U.S. airlines today and has made good use of IT to increase customer service in a number of areas. Delta has been a major airline for many years. Before deregulation in the 1970s, many had speculated as to how it would affect the structure of the airline industry and the prevailing view was that deregulation would lead to a substantial consolidation of the industry, leaving some four to six large systems, each centered around one of the major pre-deregulation trunks."

Tags:delta, airline, it

Abstract
This document presents an in-depth case study of Delta Airlines and its competitiveness and place within the airline industry. The focus of the case study is the low cost/low fare segment of the market and how its dominance continues to define the industry. Finally, the conference activity is completed with a scan of the global travel and tourism industry to identify emerging and continuing trends in the industry and relate them to a competitor in the industry.

From the Paper
"This document discusses a case study regarding Delta Airlines and the competitiveness of the airline industry. The focus of the case study is the low cost/low fare segment of the market and how its dominance continues to define the industry. Finally, the conference activity is completed with a scan of the global travel and tourism industry to identify emerging and continuing trends in the industry and relate them to a competitor in the industry. Delta Airlines Southwest & JetBlue..."

Tags:corporate, strategy, delta

Abstract
This paper presents a quantitative analysis of financial statements 2004-2002 for Delta Airlines. The paper presents a financial ratio analysis, a cash flow analysis and a common size balance sheet analysis. The paper looks at revenue and profit trends and includes several tables.

From the Paper
"This report analyses the financial statements of Delta Airlines Inc. Included in the analyses are the company's financial statements for ther eporting years ending ..."

Tags:Delta Air Lines

Ratio Analysis, Balance sheets, Revenue, Profit

Common-Size Balance Sheet

Abstract
This paper answers various questions regarding Delta Airlines and its new IT business model.

Tags:delta, airlines, management

Abstract
This paper discusses the low budget airline, Delta Airlines and analyzes the airline industry that Delta competes in. It then looks at the strategic capability of Delta Airlines, specifically their introduction of a redesigned schedule for the forthcoming summer of 2008 accommodating the rising levels of customer demand at the JFK airport while taking steps to lower airport congestion and delays. The paper concludes with recommendations and justifications for a strategy that the airline should pursue.

Table of Contents:
Analysis Of The Airline Industry That Delta Competes In
Analysis Of The Strategic Capability Of Delta Airlines
Stakeholder Expectations That Is Critical To The Performance Of Delta
Strategic Choices That Is Critical To The Strategic Positioning Of Delta
Recommendation And Justifying A Strategy That The Airline Should Pursue

From the Paper
"It is important to learn from good companies that customer loyalty is still alive and customers do keep returning to companies that value them and serve them better. There has been a transformation in the manner in which companies carry out customer loyalty. First of all increased use of the Internet has metamorphosed how customers expect relationship-building to function. Delta must gear towards a system that understands that no more marketing and sales information has to be just shoved towards the customer. The times have changed when a company must understand that it should also permit customer to pull the marketing information they desire in terms of their need and finalize the purchase process on their terms. (Griffin, 31)"

Tags:airport, shareholders, loyalty

Abstract
In this article, the writer first notes that the airline industry in general has suffered a lack of customer service over the last decade due to exceptional economic and environmental forces impacting their ability to perform profitably. The writer points out that Delta's initial strategies of concentrating on cost efficiencies over customer centricity have cost them in customer satisfaction ratings over the last ten years. The writer discusses that instead of becoming as utilitarian in service attitude as many of their competitors however, Delta made the decision in 2006 to concentrate on how to become one of the leaders in airline customer service and earn the trust of customers as a result. Delta's commitment to customer service today often includes the integration of new yet proven technologies to enhance the experiences customers have with them. Due to these factors it is clear customer centricity is inherent in their marketing plans.


Outline:
Introduction
Review of Current State of Customer-Centric Orientation of Delta
Delta Customer Service and Customer Centricity
Identification of Problems or Areas for Improvement
Recommendations to Make Delta More Customer-Centric
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Instead of becoming as utilitarian in service attitude as many of their competitors however, Delta made the decision in 2006 to concentrate on how to become one of the leaders in airline customer service and earn the trust of customers as a result. Many airlines do not take into account customer service in their core marketing plans. American Airlines has slipped precipitously down in customer satisfaction polls, as has United Airlines. Delta Airlines initiated a re-branding strategy that included the development of entirely new approaches to listening to customers' needs, and integrating them quickly into their service strategies. As a result, Delta has risen in the J.D. Power & Associates rating of airline satisfaction to second place in the latest year's rankings. Delta scored above average on the factors of overall satisfaction, flight reservations & scheduling, check-in process, aircraft interior, boarding & deplaning including baggage handling, flight crew, in-flight services, and cost & fees."

Tags:satisfaction, passengers, needs, performance

Abstract
This paper describes Delta Airline's performance before deregulation and after deregulation when strong management and a strategic expansion plan bolstered strong growth and carried Delta to the top of the airline industry. The paper shows, however, how Delta's power as a corporate force caused it to be less competitive price-wise when discount airlines entered the market. The paper relates that this eventually forced Delta towards bankruptcy and its merger with Northwest Airlines. The paper examines the business issues for the CEO of Delta regarding the merger.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
History of Delta Airline's Performance Before Deregulation
After Deregulation
Strategic Acquisition and Craft Usage
Bankruptcy
Prediction of the Airline's Status in the Next Generation
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The history of Delta as a corporation really begins in the post deregulation free market environment after 1978. At this time, Delta was aggressive, early and effective in expanding, gaining competitive advantage and significant market share through effective strategic techniques such as licensing partnerships, plane leasing, and swallowing of failing airlines. However, after several decades of expansion, the prices of Delta became their biggest issue, as discount companies began competing by lowering overhead costs and services and passing those savings onto the customer. Bankruptcy revealed revenue issues that continue to exist, including rising oil prices. The onus remains on Delta to find ways to remain competitive against discount airline market offerings, and not to once again get lulled into a sense of security by the sheer size of their corporate entity and operation. To get out of bankruptcy, Delta had to earn concessions, concessions that they will have to repay, as well as merger costs. The challenges of profitability remain, even while gross profits are ensured."

Tags:management, expansion, prices, customers, competition

Abstract
This paper attempts to explain how Delta Airlines has made a successful transition from being another American-based carrier focused purely on efficiency to one concentrating on customer satisfaction and customer retention. The paper looks at how Delta Airlines has accomplished this through a combination of process-based, technologically-based and strategy-based initiatives that has led to their achieving customer centricity in their organizations. Suggestions are provided for how Delta Airlines can become more customer-centric and the paper also explains how lasting change can be made within Delta's ongoing marketing strategies through strong leadership.

Outline:
Introduction
Assessing Delta Airlines Customer Centricity
Change for Greater Customer Centricity at Delta Airlines
Driving Change and Leadership in Customer Centricity

From the Paper
"Of all domestic air carriers in the U.S., Delta Airlines continues to lead competitors in the areas of integrating Web-based and mobile technologies to give its customers an opportunity to interact with the company how they choose to. Delta's use of mobile-based check-ins, increasing reliance on their website for processing upgrades, seating assignments and managing special dietary needs illustrate how the company is successfully using Web-based, mobile-based and social networking applications to be more customer centric than competitors. The collection of technologies known as Web 2.0 are forming the foundation of social networking applications that seek to create more collaborative relationships with customers (Bernoff, Li, 2008). Appendix A of this document provides an overview of social networking applications."

Tags:satisfaction, retention, air, carriers