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Distributed Support Systems, 2005.
An analysis of the distributed support systems technology training for those with cognitive disabilities.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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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.
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The Child Support System, 2005.
This paper reviews child support system in Louisiana.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the requirements for child support in Louisiana. The author points out how payments are processed and distributed and how payment is enforced so that children do not suffer from the negligence of non-custodial parents. This paper appreciates the complexity of child support systems in Louisiana.
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"As American society has changed, so too have traditional conceptions of the family. Today, far more so than at any other time in America's history, the one-parent family has emerged as a statistical and social fact of life--however unsavory that may be to many Americans. The following research paper, so far as possible, will review child support as it relates to Louisiana. The paper will provide a definition of what constitutes child support in Louisiana, the requirements for child support in that state, how payments are processed (although this process, because of security concerns, is not made readily available to the general public), payment calculation, and not least of all enforcement process."
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Distributed File Systems, 2004.
Considers various aspects of distributed file systems.
3,164 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper considers various aspects of distributed file systems, including implementation and scalability.
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"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 ..."
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Distribution Systems.
This paper discusses performance issues of distributed systems.
2,950 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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This paper explains that a distributed system consists of a number of independent processors, storage devices, and databases, ensuring two-way flow of information among them in order to achieve a common goal, such as the massive distributed system, the World Wide Web. The author points out that the operational failure of the distributed systems is attributed to many reasons, including the architectural design, which is needlessly complicated because the theoretical models are not capable of providing accurate results. The paper recommends that research on the performance-oriented operating systems must concentrate on the performance as a whole rather than merely contributing to the marginal development at the bottom stage of the distributed system.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Findings
Evaluation and Analysis
Conclusion
Recommendations
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"The large distributed systems are developed and experimented in a much-reduced environment. Normally trial run is done to ensure its proper functioning in a miniature environment before its actual expansion to the larger production environment. Even if the reliable functioning is ensured quickly through this process, yet it never solves the accomplishment issues of the distributed system for a long period. This also neither ensures economical procurement of the hardware. Various accomplishment issues of the distributed system are grouped under several heads. Firstly, the users in an interactive environment are required to have quick responsiveness ensuring rapid and steady reply to the interactions. Secondly, the throughput indicating is the processing speed of the system should be compatible to the workload. Thirdly the quality of services of the distribution system should be matching to the needs of the users. Fourthly, balanced distribution of the computer loads involving inter-host mobility of the works."
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Child Support Distribution, 2002.
A discussion of the The Child Support Distribution Act of 2000.
1,318 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines how the need for better enforcement of child support laws is evident through a survey that showed that fewer than one-fifth of inner-city children born to single teenage mothers receive child support from their fathers and often do not receive anything. It evaluates how the Child Support Distribution Act proposes a number of provisions that are beneficial to low-income children, families and non-custodial fathers. It examines how provisions promoting responsible fatherhood will help poorly-employed and unskilled fathers improve their ability to provide for their children and how important changes would also redirect child support to prioritize mothers and children over any state reimbursement. It looks at how Child Support Distribution Act was passed and referred to the Senate but has yet to be debated on the Senate floor.
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"Current rules also prohibit single mothers and children from receiving child support payments if they are already receiving cash assistance through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. If any payments are made under these conditions, the government retains the money and no payments benefit his children. This rule bars children and their families from receiving potentially large amounts of much-needed child support. In 1998, states collected $2.6 billion in child support for families receiving TANF. However, only $282 million was passed along to the families and children for whom the money was intended."
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The Japanese Distribution System, 2005.
This paper discusses the Japanese Distribution System, a channel management system historically utilized in Japan.
3,490 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper explains that the Japanese Distribution System is completely non-conventional from the perspective of Western business practices, which makes it difficult for any Westerner to understand the complexities of the relationship between the various channels and their workers in Japan. The author points out that channel management assumes that active players, not passive consumers, form the major part of this system; they have individual needs and wants and apply these different needs and wants in no regular pattern. The paper stresses that the easiest and quickest method, by which to enter this market, is to form a strategic alliance with an established Japanese company such as the partnership of Kentucky Fried Chicken with Mitsubishi Keirishi.
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"The fact is that the Japanese Distribution System came into being during the early years of the seventeenth century, when several cottage industries in combination with the growing urban population gave rise to the phenomenon of a brand new class of people, known as the 'merchant class'. Another important fact to remember is the truth that almost all Japanese companies generally operate on the principle of very little equity, and a large amount of debts, wherein the manufacturers are ready to supply their goods to wholesalers in return for what are known as 'promissory notes' with terms that range from six months to more. "
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Distributed Order Management Systems Research Proposal, 2006.
A research proposal regarding the necessity of distributed order management systems.
2,645 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This study aims to test the hypothesis that distributed order management systems significantly increase the velocity and accuracy of transactions throughout a global enterprise. The paper centers on the rapid growth of distributed order management systems and the increasing globalization of manufacturing, as is exemplified by the rapid growth of China as a global manufacturing center.
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Part 1: Objectives and Executive Summary
Part 2: Introduction and Background
Part 3: Literature Review
Part 4: Research Objectives and Methodology
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"Order broker (integration framework)--In addition to the reliable and scalable messaging found in leading Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) systems, the systems must be specialized to deal with the way orders are decomposed and processed. First, it must have a universal order object that has several key attributes: order line independence, ability to translate a single order and order lines into all of the required activities including the generation of purchase orders, service orders, manufacturing order and distribution orders, and ability to define dependencies between the individual order lines. The order definition is then connected to the order broker, which can be based on a standard EAI system or a vendor's own messaging layer that prepares the instructions for the various parties and defines the format of the business documents and communication methods."
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Distributed Order Management Systems, 2007.
This paper provides a thorough analysis of distributed order management systems, the key influences impacting them today and the growth of the market overall.
4,243 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 112.95
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The paper explains how global competition has created the need for manufacturers to synchronize their order management functions with greater urgency and accuracy than ever before. The paper discusses how the critical need is to define and implement systems that can span between capturing, validating, sourcing, distributing and settling transactions. The paper looks at the dynamics that are forcing companies to transform their distributed order management systems to be more agile and customer focused than ever before.
The paper includes a list of abbreviations, tables and figures.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction and Background
Literature Review
Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
Method and Design
Questions Addressed
Data Analysis, Discussion and Results
Final Recommendations
Summary and conclusions
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"Order management functionality was first added to manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) systems in the form of order entry modules. As its name indicates, this module was designed to enter customer demand into the system to close the materials requirements planning (MRP) netting loop. Generally, order entry modules were designed for manufacturing, not for customer service support. As a result, most early order entry modules were cumbersome. These modules enforced a rigid process that required order numbers, customer IDs, item numbers, address IDs, remit-to addresses, etc. all to be predefined before an order could be entered."
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The Japanese Distribution System, 2004.
The story behind the most effective non-tariff barrier to the Japanese market and how to overcome it.
2,281 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper examines how distribution has often been considered the most effective non-tariff barrier to the Japanese market and how the distribution system in Japan is vastly different from its American and European counterparts. It discusses the evolution of the Japanese distribution system, its distinguishing features, methods of successfully penetrating the Japanese market and the future outlook for the system.
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1.0 Introduction
2.0 Evolution of the System
3.0 Features of the System
3.1 High Density of Middlemen
3.2 Channel Control
3.3 Business Philosophy & Culture
3.4 Large-Scale Retail Store Law
3.5 Price and Return System
3.6 Distribution Keiretsu
4.0 Overcoming the Japanese Distribution System
4.1 Successes in Japan
4.2 Failures in Japan
5.0 The Future of the System
Endnotes
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"The complex distribution system in Japan has evolved for numerous reasons. Following the Second World War, there were no large stores selling products. The average Japanese consumer did not possess enough financial resources to purchase more than the bare necessities provided by small, localized shops. Due to citizen demand, the Japanese government opted to support these small stores. As a result, the distribution system was forced to cater to the localized shops. The Japanese government even enacted the Large-Scale Retail Store Law to ensure the continued survival of the small stores. Japanese consumers also prefer to purchase fresh goods, and possess limited storage space for bulk shopping. This further promotes the longevity of small stores and the necessary distribution chains."
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Distributed Data Warehouse Systems, 2004.
Considers key factors regarding data warehousing.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper considers key factors regarding data warehousing. It looks at the goal of data warehousing and the differences of data warehousing and relational databases.
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"Data warehousing is particularly popular in environments which have complex data requirements and a broad spectrum of data types contained in its database. The goal of data warehousing is to take full advantage of the power of hardware to contain large quantities of data and use the databases to manipulate that data. Although not yet implemented across all computing environments data warehousing is becoming popular as hardware becomes more powerful and cost effective..."
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The Distribution of Powers In the Federal System, 2002.
Considers the ongoing debate regarding the distribution of powers in Canada's federal system.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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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.
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Order Management Systems and Sports Nutrition, 2008.
This paper looks at increasing distributed order management and enterprise resource planning systems performance in the sports nutrition industry, including recommendations for Europa Sports Products.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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In this paper, the writer first defines how distributed order management systems are progressing from being ERP centric and more customer-focused and demand-driven, and second, how these systems are making it possible for sports nutrition distributors to attain their selling, service and long-term growth objectives. The writer points out that for sports nutrition distributors in general and Europa Sports Products specifically, the need for synchronizing their 177 suppliers that provide just over 5,400 products, inventoried in 215,000 square feet of warehouse space spread across four geographic locations underscores the urgent need the company has for a reliable distributed order management system. The writer maintains that integrating with suppliers' Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, supply chain, order management, and forecasting systems is also critical to the success of Europa Sports Products. The business model of distribution is predicated on price, availability, accuracy of fulfillment and support programs for dealers and resellers. The growing importance of analytics as they relate to managing supply chains, order management, fulfillment and integration is also discussed. The paper includes charts and tables.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Summary of Research Findings
Recommendations to Europa Sports Products
Analysis of Distributed Order Management & ERP Systems Use Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Appendices
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"Through the research completed it is clear that order management, ERP and supply chain systems are becoming increasingly reliant on each other and increasingly critical as the foundation of distribution-centric business models. This is especially true for sports nutrition distributors, where the need for achieving high inventory turns on their most popular and profitable products are critical. Optimizing inventory mix, increasing inventory turns and having the most popular products in stock require intensively higher levels of supply chain integration, in addition to distributed order management systems performance. What became clear from the research completed was that manually attempting to coordinate and optimize inventory across multiple locations was difficult if not impossible, and that distributed order management systems, when integrated to suppliers' supply chain management systems, made the processes much more cost- and time-efficient, and accurate as well."
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Loan Management Systems, 2007.
This paper explains the commercial advantages of computerized loan management systems over manually-based systems.
2,718 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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The paper defines the advantages of computerizing manually-based loan management systems. The paper provides definitions of hardware, software and integration requirements for completing the development of a computerized loan management system where manual processes are automated. This proposal includes integration of loan modeling and pricing data in real-time data and supports the uploading of loan quotes into the distributed loan management system (DLMS).
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Introduction
Technology Project Plans: DLMS Application Development and Real-Time Integration for Loan Modeling and Pricing Data
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"The primary design goal of this project is to create thin client-based application that can easily be delivered through a browser to any sales representative at any time. The reliance on J2EE programming standards for integrating application logic to the graphical interface is undergoing a significant change today with the widespread use of AJAX programming as well. While this emerging programming standard is admittedly complex, the essence of it is that only the changed parts of a web page or web application are propagated to the user interface via the browser. For DLMS systems to be truly thin-client and deliver the level of performance necessary even in dial-up and slow DSL connections, the use of AJAX is a requirement for this project."
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Economic Systems, 2002.
A definition of the economic systems of pure capitalism, communism, socialism and mixed economy.
1,477 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses how economic systems are extremely complex structures that are often characterized by perpetual change. It attempts to define and characterize the economic systems of pure capitalism, communism, socialism and mixed economy. It examines some of the concepts of pure capitalism and shows how a communist economy is a system in which the majority of the resources and means of production are owned by the entire society instead of individuals. It also describes how a socialist economy demands state ownership and control of the all of the fundamental means of production and distribution of wealth and how a mixed economy incorporates the principles of both capitalism and socialism.
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"There are several characteristics of capitalism. In a capitalistic economy the machines, buildings and equipment used to produce goods are privately owned. (?Capitalism?) In addition, the buyers and sellers within the market dictate the manner in which the goods and services are bought and sold. Capitalism also employs the concept known as consumer sovereignty. Consumer sovereignty mandates that consumers have the right to spend the money that they earn in any way that they see fit. Consumer sovereignty also creates competition among producers. Competition ensures that consumers will get the types of products that they desire. Price is determined by supply and demand. When the demand for a product is greater than the supply of that product the price increases. Likewise if the supply of a product is greater than the demand the price decreases."
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Operating Systems, 2004.
Review of the characteristics of the Microsoft Windoes XP Professional.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper provides a review of the characteristics of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system. It presents an overview of the system, user interface, process management, memory management, file system, I/0 systems, networking and distributed systems.
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