Abstract This paper examines the icecream business in Russia in the form of the Ice-Fili company, a mid-sized producer of icecream in Russia and the top icecream producer in that country. The paper shows that the Russians have a particular love of icecream, which makes the market attractive in terms of having a large number of eager consumers ready for an icecream product (though this is a market that has declined in recent years).
From the Paper "Ice-Fili is a mid-sized producer of ice cream in Russia and the top ice cream producer in that country. The industry is embedded in the larger Russian economy and serves the Russian ice cream market. Russians have a particular love of ice cream, which makes the market attractive in terms of having a large number of eager consumers ready for an ice cream product (though this is a market that has declined in recent years {"Russians Refuse to Eat Ice Cream Despite Their Great Fondness for the Product" para. 1]). Ice-Fili has had trouble surviving in the New Russia since the collapse of the former Soviet Union. Ice-Fili must also compete with major international producers of ice cream such as Ben & Jerry's, though that company left the market in 2001."
Abstract This paper discusses the poem "The Emperor of Ice-Cream" by Wallace Stevens which describes a funeral scene. It shows how although the poem is based on the story of an old woman's wake, Stevens delves into the deeper meanings of life, death and reality in the poem. It examines how the title also symbolizes the primacy of physical, sensual pleasures, which is one of the themes of the poem. Although a funeral is about to take place, the narrator and the funeral attendants are more concerned with mundane details such as icecream. It looks at how the poet ends each stanza with the line, 'The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream', which emphasizes that sensual pleasures are more important than thoughts of religion or the hereafter.
From the Paper "However, Stevens isn?t just trying to startle his readers. The poet presents a complex attitude toward death with ?The Emperor of Ice-Cream.? Death is treated by the funeral-goers as an unimportant, inconsequential, even distracting part of life. The funeral-goers, who cannot properly be called mourners because they show no signs of mourning, are not as concerned about the dead woman as they are with mundane things. Ice cream is the main symbol of these mundane considerations. Other minute details that distract the attendants, including the narrator, from the matter at hand are the "three glass knobs" missing from the deal dresser and the embroidery on the woman's cloth."
Abstract This paper discusses the icecream industry with specific reference to the icecream company, Ben & Jerry's. The focus of the paper is on the significance of the internet and the use of information technology in the development of business strategies. The paper considers the successes, failures and weaknesses of these techniques and includes a general discussion of the icecream industry. This is followed by a specific analysis of Ben & Jerry's. The analysis is achieved through a consideration of information systems within the company and an examination of Ben & Jerry's success in the industry. The company's use of information technology and the Internet to further their success is also examined in detail.
Table of Contents
Industry Summary
Company Perspective
Information Systems at Ben & Jerry's
Final Analysis: The Success of Ben & Jerry's
From the Paper "Technology moves forward on a continual basis. All businesses have moved forward with the times and it is almost unthinkable for a modern company of fair size not to have a web page. The ice cream industry is no exception. Another example of how the increasing sophistication of technology is the fact that programmable freezers and aerators now form part of the world of ice cream manufacture."
Abstract This paper profiles and compares three international companies, Dunkin' Donuts, Krispy Kreme and Carvel IceCream. It describes the companies' scope of operations and the similarities and differences among the company's marketing strategies per region. The paper also discusses each company separately and then compares them to each other.
Table of Contents:
Company 1: Dunkin' Donuts
Company 1: Scope of Operations
Company 1: Differences Among The Company's Marketing Strategies Per Region
Company 1: Similarities Among The Company's Marketing Strategies Per Region
Company 2: Brief Company Profile
Company 2: Scope of Operations
Company 2: Differences Among The Company's Marketing Strategies Per Region
Company 2: Similarities Among The Company's Marketing Strategies Per Region
Company 3: Carvel IceCream Company 3: Scope of Operations
Company 3: Differences Among The Company's Marketing Strategies Per Region
Company 3: Similarities Among The Company's Marketing Strategies Per Region
From the Paper "Dunkin' Donuts however, does know how to use regional knowledge and sensitivity, particularly in the Northeast, to secure a marketing advantage. A love of sports fits in with the blue-collar, anti-Starbucks profile of a typical Dunkin' Donuts consumer. The company's Boston-based roots run strong, as revealed in a recent promotion for Red Sox tickets, reflecting the rabid fan base of the New England area. However, although slightly less securely based in the Mid-Atlantic region, the company is sensitive enough to offer Eagles tickets and Mets/Yankees tickets in another promotional campaign."
Abstract This five-page paper considers the icecream industry in general as well as the place that Ben and Jerry's has in the industry. Porters five forces model is used to analyze the environment as well as an external environmental analysis. Using as business model and looking at how small businesses grow by looking at demographics and consumer systems.
Abstract This paper will discuss the growth rate of the market segments of Ben and Jerry's IceCream Company. By realizing the statistics, which have been created for the company to the fiscal year 1999-2000, we can see how the company is growing to an international level. By showing the facts about its financial growth, we can see how the new merger with Unilever was made to consolidate Ben and Jerry's IceCream industry on a world level.
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses Ben and Jerry's Incorporated that has become a famous name in the world of icecream throughout the world. The writer notes that the company is well known for its innovative array of icecream flavors and for the unique way in which the company conducts business. The writer describes the values of the company and looks at employees benefits. The research indicates that the company is extremely committed to employees and the environment. The writer concludes that the company is also committed to ensuring that employees have health benefits, paid leave and a myriad of benefits that are not available to employees of many other corporations. In addition, the writer points out that the company has an extremely ethical approach as it relates to environmental issues.
Outline:
Introduction
Ben and Jerry's Values
Ben & Jerry's Treatment of Employees
Environmental Policies of Ben & Jerry's
Conclusion
From the Paper "In addition to the living wage the company also offers employees certain benefits. Theses benefits include paid leave, tuition reimbursement, a room for nursing mothers, a pension plan, health, dental and life insurance, $1000 incentives to purchase hybrid vehicles, health club memberships, a nap room, a work environment that is pet friendly, 401K plain that features automatic company contribution and company match, and three pints of ice cream each day."
"In addition, the company has a community service benefit that is available to all employees in the Central Support. This benefit allows employees to take 40 hours of paid leave to volunteer with any non profit organization. This benefit was introduced in 2005 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina when eight employees form the company went to assist in the recovery effort."
Abstract This paper describes the beginnings of the Ben & Jerry's IceCream company, its mission statement, the takeover of the company by Unilever, the "caring capitalism" approach to business that Ben & Jerry's founders promoted and which was continued under the ownership of Unilever, and the reasons for the company's continued success.
Outline
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc.
History of Unilever
Unilever's Purchase of Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's Social Responsibilities Post-Unilever
Conclusions
From the Paper "Jerry Greenfield and Ben Cohen, friends who happened to be hippies, decided to go into business. They did not decide on producing ice cream right away; however, all their ideas for business ventures did revolve around food (Lager, 1994). Once Jerry and Ben decided on ice cream, they were on the hunt for the ideal location and ended up in Vermont. The first Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream and Crepe shop opened May 5, 1978 (Lager, 1994; and Theroux, 1993). Surprising both Jerry and Ben, the business did so well that by the ninth day they had to close early due to lack of salable ice cream (Lager, 1994). Nevertheless, the business continued to grow even though Jerry and Ben were not astute businesspersons."
Abstract This paper explores the last repercussions of the Little Ice Age on North America. Although this geological event took place many millennia ago, its impact is still felt by the amount of water available in certain regions and the quality of soil for agricultural use. The author contents that radical environmental changes have major repercussions for humans.
Abstract The following paper examines how the "Cream of the Crop" gives one a sense of the value of an elite education, however, it is of the writer's opinion that a comparison of their subjects to graduates of less prestigious schools might have given a broader picture of the importance of an elite education.
From the Paper ?In Cream of the Crop: The Impact of Elite Education on the Decade After College, Katchadourian and Boli examine not only how the college you attend, but the choices you make while in college shape and mold the rest of your life. In this book, a group of Stanford University alumni are followed for ten years after graduation (Katchadourian, 1994). It shows how decisions they made in college affected their family and career choices. It focuses on their professional careers, experiences in the workplace, their personal lives and their life's reflections a decade after graduation. This book is the first to examine these issues systematically (Katchadourian, 1994).?
Abstract This paper presents a case study which discusses the production and export of lanoline cream, from Australia to China. It describes the history of trade between the two countries and looks at marketing strategies for entering the Chinese market. The paper discusses the product and pricing strategies and finally discusses the logistics of the venture.
Table of Contents:
Marketing Strategies
Product Strategies
Pricing Strategies
Logistics
From the Paper "Once the Australian exporter has managed to successfully penetrate the Chinese market, has created a favorable reputation and has formed a loyal customer, they will implement the variable pricing strategy. What this strategy implies is that the retail price to the end consumer is formed on the basis of the incurred costs. As a consequence, a modification in the manufacturing and operating behaviors (such as an increase in the wages paid to the employees, technological changes or the increase in the commodities) will materialize in a modification of the retail price."
Abstract This paper explores the symbolic meaning of ice and the concepts of Hell and Satan in Dante's "Inferno". The qualities of ice are examined against many examples from the text.
From the Paper "Dante's Inferno describes an icy hell; the closer the Poets travel towards Satan's lair, the icier Hell becomes, literally and metaphorically.
Ice forms physically in the absence of the warm comfort of the sun; it is a symbol of winter. When Dante descends with Virgil into the levels of Hell, they travel through Circles that spiral farther and farther from the source of physical and spiritual warmth, the sun. In the Second Circle of Hell, Dante already refers to ?the cold season,? (Canto V, 41). Winter sees days short, sunlight scarce and valuable. When nighttime rules, so do cold and ice. Qualities of ice such as coldness, hardness, and discomfort are apparent in the Third Circle: ?In the third circle am I of the rain/Eternal, maledict, and cold, and heavy; Its law and quality are never new,? (Canto VI, 7-9)"
Abstract In this paper the various data related to the Ice Storm of 1998 reveals the problem of ecosystems and the necessary geological positioning of important forest regions to sustain inter-special life. The paper analyzes the significance of the overall landfall of the ice in relation to the forest area that was damaged, especially to a Canadian economy, that depends on forestry as an important economic import export product.
From the Paper "In this study, the Great Ice Storm of 1998 will be analyzed in regards to the nature of damage that the storm had caused. In this manner, the government reports and special information that is related in the aftermath of the storm will be presented. Also, the issue of other disturbances in the region of Southern Quebec can be integrated to help understand why the Ice Storm was so catastrophic to wildlife and farming. In essence, the Ice Storm of 1998 will be examined to bring forth scientific data and government information relating to the aftermath of this natural disaster and how environmental communities, and ecosystems were affected. One of the major problems that related to the Ice Storm of 1998 revolve around the problem of cattle and livestock...."
Abstract In this article, the writer proposes the development of an ice-fishing program at a northern resort. The writer explains that presently, the Ultimate Resort and Spa is mainly a three season resort providing sports and leisure activities that fall into the warmer months. The writer believes that by adding an ice-fishing program and taking advantage of the resorts proximity to close and well-stocked fishing lakes, numbers could be increased during the winter months.
From the Paper "Presently, the Ultimate Resort and Spa is mainly a three season resort providing sports and leisure activities that fall into the warmer months. However, this leaves the resort rather empty during the months between December and mid March, but still require us to provide full services to guests who generally are only present on site during the early mornings and after dark."
Abstract An examination of these figurines which have become symbolic representation of art form of the Paleolithic period. The paper shows that these figurines are also the portrayal of mother goddesses and a symbol of sexuality. The main conclusion archaeologists came to was that they represent the animistic or shaministic symbol of fertility and fecundity. It also has the function of depicting the ideology of the female form and their influence on the society.
From the Paper "When the ice age figurines were first discovered, archaeologists speculated its existence something that represent the transition period between the Neanderthals of the Middle Paleolithic and the Homo sapiens of the Upper Paleolithic period. The differences are quite marked in the expression of the figurines. For instance the first time in human archaeology the image of the sculpture are used as a means of communication."
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