A discussion on the migration of distribution system from traditional channels of distribution (special agents) to internet-based service for Windowsill Protectors.
Abstract This paper is a case study of a migration project involving the introduction of a new channel of business to Home Accessories International, a provider of accessories to the home. The paper specifically focuses on a windowsill protector product line. The new channel is online distribution of this product (e-tailing).
Table of Contents:
Project Overview
Management Summary
Introduction
Migration Issues
Impact of E-tailing on Relationship with Existing Network of Specialised Distributors
Maintaining Existing Customer Loyalty to the HAI Brand Despite the Changing Channel of Distribution Researching Legal Issues of Internet Based Distribution in an International Setting
Costs and Delivery Time-frame
Periodic Updates for Senior Management and Other Stakeholders
Conclusion
Appendix A
From the Paper "Home Accessories International (HAI) is a provider of various accessories to the home. Traditionally distribution of goods has been performed via a network of specialised distributors across Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. Senior management has recently decided to migrate an existing product line, windowsill protectors, to an online distribution system (e-tailing) in order to reduce the costs involved in relying on agents to market the goods to retail customers. This will be a test case which will be closely observed by other divisions of HAI. If successful, implementation will be extended throughout the company. E-tailing is unlikely to attract new customers in the first instance and this is not the aim of the project. Management will be satisfied to maintain the existing customer base during the first year of online operation."
Tags: accessories, commerce, distribution, e, implementation, legislation, product, quality, tailing
Abstract This paper describes Scottish Newcastle (SN), an Edinburgh Scotland-based brewer, with international distribution. The author points out the company's desire to expand its distribution to travel venues. The paper suggest channels of distribution to support this strategy.
From the Paper "The purpose of this research is to examine an account of channels of distribution for the products of Scottish Newcastle (SN), an Edinburgh Scotland-based brewer, that has international scope. The company, which is traded publicly and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, reportedly is in the top ... by sales volume in the world. That information is in the background of a trade-publication article describing SN's deliberate expansion of marketing efforts to widen its channels of distribution in major travel venues in particular with ..."
Abstract This paper discusses the positive and negative externalities of the energy industry. It claims that the unique economic characteristic of this industry is that, on a whole, the industry is fairly black and white regards to externalities. The paper explains that its performance metrics can be, at one and the same time, construed as being both positive and negative externality speaking.
From the Paper "Externalities exist in all areas of the economy and in all industries. The energy industry is no exception to this rule. While none could argue that the energy industry is both vital to the Nation's and the world's economy, it is, at the same time, detrimental to the global environment. Often, the negative externalities prove difficult to quantify in any real terms, thus making them problematic when attempting to determine causality and thus formulate a solution. Since the positive externalities in the energy industry, such as high returns for shareholders, widespread access to cheap transportation, and cheap electricity, are very easily quantified and very clearly related to the industry, positive externalities are given economic priority. However, a balance must be achieved between the energy industry's positive and negative externalities or the long-term price of its current positive attributes will prove unsustainable. In a recent article on the energy industry, Bodman points out that ..."
Abstract This paper is a case study involving the introduction of a new channel of business to Gripping Stuff Entertainment. The case study introduces online distribution of the product while maintaining the loyalty of the existing customer base and then increasing its size through implementation of a loyalty scheme.
Table of Contents:
Project Overview
Management Summary
Introduction
Migration Issues
Encouraging Customers to Utilise Internet Rentals Over Traditional Rentals From a Physical Store
Increase Existing Customer Loyalty to the GSE Brand Despite the Changing Channel of Distribution Grow the Core of the Business by Increasing Market Penetration/Customer Base
Costs and Delivery Time-Frame
Periodic Updates for Senior Management and Other Stakeholders
Conclusion
Appendix A
From the Paper "Gripping Stuff Entertainment (GSE) is an entertainment service provider specialising in movie rentals. Traditionally distribution of videos and DVDs was accomplished via the GSE stores from which they were rented. Senior management has recently decided to migrate from the traditional distribution system to an online version in order to reduce costs resulting from physical storefront rentals and maintenance and also in order expand the customer base. A very real risk is that existing customers will be drawn over to competing home entertainment providers while GSE implements this migration. In order to mitigate this risk and also to increase general customer loyalty to the GSE brand, a loyalty programme will be launched and integrated with the new internet distribution channel. Offering loyalty incentives to those customers who choose to utilise the internet mode of distribution will increase internet sales penetration of the market while increasing overall loyalty to GSE."
Abstract This paper considers heterogenity, openness, scalability, security, concurrency, failure handling and transparency in distributed databases. It defines "distributed databases." The paper provides an analysis of its benefits and looks at productivity gains and security issues.
From the Paper "As its name suggests a distributed database is a collection of data that is located in several different physical locations-that is distributed over several resources-while operating as a single logical database. This provides system managers the ability to distribute the database over multiple systems depending on system resources and to use either local or wide area networks to access the data. When this type of database configuration is used there are obviously many different factors that need to be taken into account ..."
Abstract This article contains a distribution plan for the marketing of portable generators in the United States. This concerns generators that are manufactured in China. The paper focuses on the consumer leisure business segment of the small generator business. The paper includes two charts in order to demonstrate the distribution strategy.
From the Paper "China Qianjiang Group is situated in Southeast China, kilometers from Shanghai City. China Qianjiang Group manufactures and markets a wide variety of products including small electrical power generators for home use and light business use. While enhancing its domestic market share, Qianjiang Group actively seeks opportunities to extend the company's reach to overseas markets. Today the company's products are exported to many countries and regions in Europe, North America, South America, the ..."
Abstract This paper discusses the increasing inequality in the distribution of income in the United States. According to the writer, this subject has been a subject of considerable public concern, political attention, and academic research. Income inequality is a measure of how equally the income pie is divided among all members of society. The paper details ways to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor in the U.S.A through radical changes with minimum wages, taxation methods and welfare programs.
Outline:
Summary Introduction
Unequal Income Distribution in USA
Conclusion
From the Paper "In recent years, increasing inequality in the distribution of income has been a subject of considerable public concern, political attention, and academic research. Income inequality is a measure of how equally the income pie is divided among all members of society. The relative income, or gauge, can be defined how well the poor are doing economically compared to the rich. In other words inequality is a measure of how equally the income pie is divided among all members of society. "
Abstract This paper explores the ongoing debate about distribution of powers in the federal system. Quebec has a decisive role in the debate, affecting all of Canada. Neo-liberalism is aligned with Quebec's interests.
Abstract This paper states that, more than most business functions, marketing is more effected by its external environment. The author points out the legal, political, and cultural factors. The paper discusses how the legal constraints are shaped by politics.
From the Paper "Business does not operate in a vacuum but within the larger world around it. Perhaps this is most true of all of marketing. A firm can exercise considerable control over its physical plants and facilities and over the financial assets in its portfolio. It can exert substantial managerial control over its work force and it can seek flexibility in dealing with its suppliers or even pursue vertical integration. When it faces its customers. however. it comes face to ..."
Tags: marketing, factors, external, environment, legal, political, cultural
Abstract This paper considers various aspects of distributed file systems, including implementation and scalability.
From the Paper "Today's computer systems are highly dependent on distributed file systems. Although today's computer systems have storage capacity far greater than at any time in the past and although that storage is less expensive than at any time previous there is so much data to be stored, referenced and accessed that without distributed file systems it would be nearly impossible for today's systems to be as widespread as they are. Distributed file systems offer greater flexibility to companies and organizations by making it possible ..."
Tags:distributed file systems, shared file systems
Abstract This paper examines the issue of distributed denial of service attacks and how to use predictive analysis to detect such attacks on computer networks.
From the Paper "Denial of service attacks receive considerable media attention because they have the ability to shut down the Net or at least portions of it. Businesses and individuals alike have come to depend on the World Wide Web for commerce, entertainment and information and the realization that the Web is vulnerable to attack causes concern. Defending against denial of service attacks is an important part of an organization's security plan but can be difficult to accomplish because of ..."
Tags: DDOS, DOS, Distributed denial of service attacks, denial of service
Abstract This paper discusses how although traditional training has encompassed human interaction and group project teams to complete goals, distributed support systems allow for individualized training of those with disabilities. It looks at how this approach allows for individual tasks to be learned more effectively and how the researchers contend that it will lead the person to eventually not need supportive training in the future.
Abstract This paper discusses Bernard Williams' view and arguments that external reasons have no impact upon moral decision-making. In doing so, the paper presents and explains both Williams' position and that of the Kantian school he opposes. Ultimately, it argues that Williams' stance is compromised and is incompatible with the basic nature of ethics.
From the Paper " To close, the last several pages have looked at Bernard Williams' argument that internal realities and not a priori, objective "externalities" shape (rational) moral decision-making in human beings. While Williams' work certainly has some logical force, it is compromised in the sense that it appears to oppose the entire intent of ethical/moral philosophy - which is to arrive at a set of principles capable of guiding human conduct. In the final analysis, Bernard Williams has created a provocative thesis on the motivations informing human action - but it is one that refutes the necessity for even having moral philosophy around in the first place."
This paper performs a SWOT analysis and reviews the internal and external environments of The Body Shop International, a cosmetic company that has a mandate to support social marketing.
Abstract This paper explains that, in addition to making a profit, The Body Shop International gears its cosmetics business activities towards supporting community trade, defending human rights, activating self-esteem, trying to protect the planet, fighting against animal testing and supporting its own charity called The Body Shop Foundation. The author points out that, after a period of slowed growth in the 1990s and increased competition, The Body Shop established a new strategy of increased investment in marketing and promotion at the store level. The paper reveals that the industry growth is occurring in Africa and Asia where The Body Shop has a huge market share; however, changes in the political, economic or social climate in these countries will affect the Body Shop's overall demand since some of these countries have volatile environments.
Table of Contents
Internal Environment
Business History and Operations
Business Concept and Mission Statement
Functional Products/Services
Product Marketing
Sales/Profit Profiles
External Environment
Industry: Major Competitors
Competitors
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
From the Paper "The three major competitors are Alliance Boots, Bath and Body Works, and Estee Lauder. Alliance Boots is a British based company with approximately seventeen percent (17%) market share of the British market. It is the largest pharmacy chain in Europe and is a serious competitor in the cosmetic market for The Body Shop. Bath and Body Works is a subsidiary of intimate brands and enjoys a one point nine percent (1.9%) share of the bath and shower market in the United States. The company is a competitor to the Body Shop since its sells natural body and hair care products as well as personal care products and fragrances."
