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World Food Supply Verses World Population, 2002.
A look at the growing population and what this means for world food supply.
2,010 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 63.95
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This paper analyzes the food supply available in the world and compares it to the rapidly growing world population. The author examines world food distribution and how it effects world hunger arguing that distribution is unequal. Includes arguments by various critics.
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"The increase in food production over the past 200 years has been greater than the increase in population. So we ask, Why do nearly twelve million children per year die of hunger? That number is more than the number of people who died each year in World War II, and these are children, not soldiers, we are talking about. (Lappe 2). It has been proven that there is enough food in the world for everybody to be sufficiently healthy. The problem is that this food has not been distributed equally among countries. With the world?s population expected to grow fifty percent by the year 2050 to 9.37 billion, What are the odds we can feed everybody then when we can?t even do it now? This is a question that has been studied, pondered, and written about extensively for years. Many people have different thoughts and opinions about it. Something definitely will have to be done in the future. The question is what."
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World Food Supply, 2002.
An analysis of the book "Food First: Beyond the Myth of Scarcity" by Francis Moore Lappe and Joseph Collins which makes a clear argument against the existence of ?a world hunger crisis.?
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper examines the book "Food First: Beyond the Myth of Scarcity" which makes a clear argument against the existence of ?a world hunger crisis.? It shows how authors Lappe and Collins support their main thesis that rather than a ?global food shortage,? we are facing an unequal distribution system. It shows how the book discusses the development of our current food production and distribution systems and how it supports the idea that there is in reality enough food production to supply everyone on earth with an adequate amount of calories, but that there is much wasted energy in the production, packaging and distribution of food to certain parts of the world. Finally, the paper discusses the main thesis of the book that there is actually no real food shortage, just an unequal distribution to certain parts of the world.
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"The primary focus of Lappe and Collins was to prove the theories of Malthus to be false through historical example. The theories of population growth as a basis for the existence of worldwide food famine is one of the major arguments world economists today who promote that distribution and development of better manufacturing techniques to in order to produce more food and support more people. Lappe and Collins have shown through many examples that there has always been enough food production to support the global population, but that a very small percent has been in control of the land to produce the food and the food itself, once produced. humans have always found a way to intensify food production to meet local needs."
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War on Terror and Food Supply, 2002.
Discusses the effects of the War on Terror on the global food supply.
1,206 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explores how the War on Terror effects the citizens of the country under attack and how the people of Iraq are the ones most harmed in their day-to-day lives by the ongoing war. It discusses the issues of humanitarian aid and sanctions and how bombings can disrupt the food supply of the citizens of Iraq.
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"The world is currently undergoing and experiencing a war waged by the United States against Iraq in the country?s (USA?s) protest and action against Iraq?s weapons of mass destruction, or WMD. This new war is talked about not only because of the destructions that are happening in Iraq, but also because of the possible effects that this event may have on all nations, especially Iraq as a nation and its people. For Iraq, the declared war against the nation implies many things to its people. Chaos became not only probable, but a reality, and with this reality comes the various detrimental effects that war can bring to humankind. One of the primary effects that war can bring to humankind is death and destruction; death to millions of innocent civilians and soldiers who fought for the war. Destruction of physical geography is also inevitable since war is primarily done to disable the enemy, and this was done by bombing all of the government buildings and significant establishments related to Saddam Hussein?s regime."
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Problems of African Food Supply, 2005.
Studies the development of new foods and distribution systems in a bid to find a solution to Africa's growing food problem.
1,686 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the problems facing the African food supply. Genetically altered crops are studied as a way to help fight famine in many parts of Africa. The study of native foods is integrated into the paper, and specific countries are presented as case studies. Various works are cited in order to look at several possibilities to resolve the problems in Africa.
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"In Ghana during the green revolution, there was a push to try for mechanized agriculture, and produce monoculture crops. During the drive, thousands of people were displaced by the Volta dam, which went into use in 1990. The government created 52 townships in order to relocate indigenous people (AppiahOpoku 2004). During this time, Ghana made no attempt to judge the environmental impacts of the project. This decision would destroy a great deal of biodiversity, and at the same time, put skepticism into the minds of farmers. Indigenous ecological knowledge (IEK) was not used and the biodiversity was hurt (AppiahOpoku 2004)."
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Population Growth & Food Supply, 1989.
Examines global changes in population & impact on food production & allocation & world hunger. Discusses land use, deforestation and desertification.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 12 sources, $ 71.95
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"During the first fifteen centuries of the Christian era, the world's population grew at a rate of 2 percent to 5 percent per century. The rate today in many countries is between 3 percent and 4 percent per year - meaning an increase of more than nineteenfold in the next century if nothing changes. It now takes less than a decade to add a billion people to the earth's population. The consequences of this unprecedented growth are the grounds for controversy. Continued growth at current levels will quickly outstrip the world's food supplies. Figures show global hunger has increased inexorably in recent years. One can look at the rates at which global food production has risen, outpacing population growth in recent years, and deduce that hunger is merely the result of the inequitable allocation of food supplies. A 1983 United Nations Food and Agriculture (...)"
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Calon Wen 0rganic Food Supplies, 2006.
A report on Calon Wen 0rganic Food Supplies, assisting with the specification of a website management strategy.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This report was commissioned by the directors of 'Calon Wen'.
It investigates Calon Wen's current website and identifies a suitable web site design service with an Internet service provider capable of meeting the company's needs. As well as considering the general issues noted above, an overview that justifies the chosen design service and service provider selection is also provided. The paper also identifies some features and facilities that Calon Wen could adopt as ideas and includes a priority list of criteria to be used in the selection of a design service company that could provide Calon Wen with a new site.
Outline:
Terms of Reference.
Site Analysis.
Identification of Requirements Needed
Identification of features and facilities
Design Service selection Criteria Justification of Design service selected.
References
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"Calon Wen's website would also benefit from some kind of user interactivity such as a customer signup and log in page so that customers can create an account and become a member.
Once a customer has created an account they would then be able to sign in and purchase products from the site.
Customer membership would be necessary in order for Calon Wen to identify what customers ordered and were to deliver the order to. It would also allow Calon Wen to know how many existing customers it has and be able to email them with details of the latest promotions etc... to temp them into purchasing more and help retain existing customers. Also it would be possible to personalise individual customer's accounts with items they frequently purchase etc."
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World Water Supply in Crisis, 2001.
This paper discusses the crisis that planet Earth is facing regarding drinking water.
3,170 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper addresses where the world?s water sources are located, what classes of contaminants are found in drinking water, how it is processed to become safe for human consumption, and lastly, special attention is given to the problem of lead in drinking water.
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"The type of water we generally use in human activities is freshwater. Only 3% of the world's water supply is freshwater and two-thirds of that is frozen, forming the polar ice caps, glaciers, and icebergs. The remaining 1% of the total world water supply is freshwater available as either surface water or ground water; ground water accounts for two-thirds of this amount. Surface water is water that is visible above the ground surface, such as creeks, rivers, ponds and lakes. Ground water is water that either fills the spaces between soil particles or penetrates the cracks and spaces within rocks. Most people get their water from ground water sources. Roughly 9 out of every 10 public water systems. Public water systems operate wells to tap ground water and just over half of the total population served by Public water system drinks water from a ground water source. Millions more get their water from private wells which also tap ground water sources. Ground water systems tend to serve smaller numbers of people, while surface water systems generally serve large populations. The quantity and quality of the world's water supply depends on how we choose to use water. Our use can be consumptive, which means that the water is not returned to nature (such as drinking water), or noncomsumptive. Nonconsumptive use returns water, polluted or not, to the system. Creating hydroelectric power is an example of nonconsumptive use. "
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Safety of Blood Supply, 2007.
A comparison of the abundance and safety of the blood supply in the world and the United States, in particular.
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses the general properties of blood and then goes on to compare the abundance and safety of the blood supply in the world and the U.S. The paper concludes by discussing which government agency is responsible for ensuring the safety of the American blood supply.
Outline:
Introduction: What is Blood?
What is the Situation as far as a Clean Blood Supply in the World?
In the United States, the Blood Supply "...is Among the Safest in the World,"
Which Government Agency is Responsible for Ensuring the Safety of the American Blood Supply?
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"Blood is one of the circulating fluids of the body that serves as nutrition, carrying oxygen, nutrients, and metabolic waste. The average adult has about five liters of blood that travels through the heart, arteries, veins, capillaries and cells. The plasma of the blood, according to Gray's Anatomy (pp. 1077-1078) has within it corpuscles, some of which are colored red. There are about four to five million red corpuscles in the average person's blood, and about 12,000 red corpuscles "in each cubic millimeter of blood." In general, the red corpuscles carry oxygen and other nutrients and the white corpuscles fight disease. As a person gets older, and the size of his or her blood vessels change (usually shrinking), the red corpuscles "change their shape...as to adapt themselves to some extent to the size of the vessel," according to Gray's Anatomy."
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Demand-Driven Supply Networks (DDSN), 2007.
This paper is a complete research project including an extensive literature review that analyzes demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) in an increasingly globalized marketplace.
37,730 words (approx. 150.9 pages), 49 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that demand-driven supply network (DDSN) is an IT strategy that uses a system of technologies and processes to sense demand and react to it in real time, across a network of linked customers, suppliers and employees. The author uses both a case analysis methodology and quantitative surveys. The paper states that the hypothesis of the study is that, because physical supply chains in a global economy operate at the speed of ocean-going ships, U.S. manufacturers should re-engineer their supply networks to remove bottlenecks from the system and match the speed of innovation that operates in a flat world by adopting appropriate demand-drive supply networking techniques. The paper includes many charts, figures and tables and the survey questionnaires.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis
Rationale
Overview of the Study
Literature Review
Background and Overview
The Flat-Round Dichotomy
Supply Chain Tactics for a Round World
Different Approaches Used to Deliver Round-World Returns
Level One: Business Process Improvement
Level Two: Business Process Redesign
Demand-Driven Supply Networks
Four-Stage Maturity Model Helps to Plot Long-Term Track
DDSN Implementation
Sensing and Consolidating Demand
DDSN Methods
Alignment is Key
Existing Supply Chain Initiatives and Techniques that Contribute/Mirror Demand-Driven Supply Network Approaches
Efficient Consumer Response (ECR)
Time-Based Competition (TBC)
Product Development
Strategic Importance
Product Life-Cycle Times are Getting Shorter
Product Development Considerations
Cross-Functional Teams
Strategies for Cross-Functional Team Management
Concurrent Engineering
Japanese Paradox
Supply Network Strategy
Just in Time (JIT), Just in Time II (JIT II) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
Case Vignette - Pure Vendor Managed Inventory in Action.
Agility in the Supply System, Agile Manufacturing, Strategically Flexible Production or Proximity Manufacturing
Case Vignette - Agile Manufacturing
Virtual Operations Strategy
Strategic Outsourcing
Case Vignette - Strategic Outsourcing
World-Class Manufacturing (WCM)
Lean Production and Lean Thinking
Strategic Postponement
Case Vignette - Strategic Postponement.
Logistics Strategy
Strategic Purchasing or Sourcing, Strategic Procurement, Network Sourcing, Materials Management
Case Vignette - Strategic Purchasing and Sourcing
LL Bean Replenishment Schedule
Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR)
Case Vignette - CPFR at Levi Strauss
Methodology
Data Analysis
Part I: Case Studies
Case Example No. 1: Rexam
Supply Chain Strategies
Case Example No 2. Dell Computer Corp
Dell Geographic Business Segments
Action Strategy
Supply Chain Control
Strategy Applications
Case Study No. 3: Wrangler Jeans
Action Strategy
Selecting Distributors
Most Common Selection Criteria for Developing a Strategic Relationship
Evaluating Distributors
Case Example. Owens & Minor Inc.
Action Strategy
Innovations in Supply-Chain Strategies
Case Examples. United Technologies Corp.
McAfee's Strategy
Results
Action Steps
Defining a Global Perspective
Product Design
Online Survey Results
Survey No. 1. Survey of Distributors
Section One: Distributor Overview
Number of Employees
Annual sales revenues (MM$)
Supply Chain Management Techniques Used in Past
Supply Chain Management Techniques Now Using
Most Valuable Initiative in Streamlining Supply Chain
Key to Likert-Scaled Questions
Familiar with Demand-Driven Supply Network Techniques
Company Currently Uses Demand-Driven Supply Network Techniques
Section Three: Open-Ended Comments.
Survey No. 2. Survey of Manufacturers
Section One: Manufacturer Overview
Number of Employees
Annual sales revenues (MM$)
Past Initiative
Current Initiative
Most Valuable Initiative
Familiarity with Demand-Driven Supply Network Techniques
Company Currently Uses Demand-Driven Supply Network Techniques
Section Three: Open-Ended Comments.
Conclusion
Results
Discussion
Recommendations
Explore Technologies That Deliver Demand
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"Therefore, one of the most important elements in CPFR is the forging of proactive links between partners or allies at different stages of the supply pipeline. These need to be both strategic and tactical and require proper management as one of the resources of the organization. An excellent example of this in action is to be found in the approach that Levi Strauss and Company take with its main suppliers and customers. According to Lowson, since the mid-1980s, the firm has constantly been trying to establish closer working links in the supply in a coordinated pipeline with the aid of its 'Levilink'..."
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Overpopulation, 2007.
An analysis of the solutions for the world's food shortages, due to overpopulation.
942 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of overpopulation. Specifically, it discusses overpopulation and how it is affecting the world's food supply. The paper looks at whether the world will be able to develop enough food sources to feed itself. It gives examples of countries that have increased their food supply, such as China and discusses whether this will be possible in other countries.
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"One of the countries most affected by overpopulation is China. They implemented a one child only policy for families in the 1970s to help limit population growth, and have faced great famines throughout their history. The last ended as recently as 1961, as author Vaclav Smil notes, "'The world's greatest famine,' this was an overwhelmingly man-made (Mao-made, to be exact) famine, and by the time it ended in 1961 it left behind about 30 million dead" (Smil 72). Today, China has modernized its food production and farming techniques to a point that they can supply adequate amounts of food to all their residents, and export some foods besides (Smil 80). Hunger is not completely obliterated in China, but they are far ahead of many other overpopulated countries in food production and hunger management, and their food production techniques have made this possible. If China can do it, other countries can build up their food supplies as well, but they may need help from the United States when they implement projects."
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Kudler Fine Foods, 2008.
An analysis of of Kudler Fine Foods' operations, supply chain and quality control tools embedded in the process of contracting with local growers of organic produce.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper analyzes Kudler Fine Foods' decision to start contracting with local growers of organic produce. The paper analyzes the processes and producers unique to Kudler Fine Foods and critically evaluates how these processes work. It also describes the supply chain that will be created and/or modified given the above decision. Lastly, the paper looks at the performance standards that Kudler would need to put in place to ensure the effectiveness of its operations. The paper contains a number of graphs and figures.
Outline:
Introduction
Kudler and Organic Produce: Operational Analysis
Kudler and Organic Produce: Market Analysis
Supply Chain Decision
Quality Control Tools and Performance Standards at Kudler Fine Foods
Conclusion
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"This contract also defines Kudler Fine Foods as a model for e-commerce and e-business operations where communication with suppliers and across departments and locations are processes that occur on the Internet. Business processes related to major divisions at Kudler Fine Foods are also done via electronic date transfers, this process will probably expand in wake of the changes to the supply-chain. Other areas that will be affected or are part of the changes that impact the supply chain include e-commerce, controlling production and inventory, and transferring data to business partners or management information systems."
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E-Supply Chain, 2004.
This paper discusses, with the inclusion of a qualitative research project, the supply-chain elements of e-commerce, or electronic commerce, and its effect on traditional businesses supply chains.
12,490 words (approx. 50.0 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 239.95
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This paper explains that an electronically documented supply chain, extending the entire length of the distance a product travels, creates a business climate in which there is a far higher degree of accountability and responsibility than there was before e-commerce. The author?s research is based on guided, unstructured interviews with managers in both small and large companies that use EDI systems as a part of their overall business strategy of incorporating an e-supply chain to increase efficiency. The paper concludes that the overall results of this research suggests that an e-supply chain raises the stakes for the suppliers, thus,in relative terms, lowering the stakes for the final company in the chain. This paper includes an extensive discussion on the philosophy of research methodology.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Statement of Problem
The E-Supply Chain as Embedded in the Structure of E-Commerce
Review of the Related Literature
E-Supply Chains as Part of Overall Business Strategy
Methodology
Quantitative versus Qualitative Research
Different Tools for Different Questions ? and Different Questioners
Validity and Reliability of Data
Research Design
Treatment of Data
Discussion
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"Companies now have a wide range of distribution networks and channels available to them as they attempt to match consumers with goods. Having the right product to offer is never enough if supply lines fail and customers cannot actually buy whatever it is that they want. Some businesses try to keep their customers happy through direct selling ? like the clothing company Land?s End ? in attempt to simplify the processes of logistics and distribution so as to limit the number of possible complications in the process."
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Supply Chain Management, 2007.
A case study analysis of supply chain management, integration and agility for a fictitious company, XYZ.
2,637 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper presents a case study of a fictitious company, XYZ which is a UK-based PC manufacturing company that has worldwide operations. The paper analyzes supply chain management in this company. It then discusses the company's key areas of supply chain development, agility and integration. It looks at the importance of each area and how they can be successfully implemented into the organization.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
What is Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Decisions
Supply Chain Integration
SCM, CRM ERP and Extranets
Agile Supply Chains
Supply Chain ICT
Conclusions
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"In the case of Dell ICT, it enables individual customers to customise their purchase (i.e. configure to order). The greater the extent to which you can allow customers to customise product offerings, the greater the overall quality of the relationship becomes. In this case, technology can become the key contributor to improving communication with the supply chain and providing configuration tools for both suppliers and end customers. This is done through the interactive nature of the Internet, which is a key attraction to building a relationship with customers (Hoffman, Novak & Chatterjee, 1995). The involvement of the customer in the design, production, or delivery process before the actual sales transactions, using technology to limit the cost is a key competitive strategy providing customer intimacy and product leadership."
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Supply Chain Management, 2007.
This paper discusses Wal-Mart's superior supply chain operations.
2,247 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper defines the Wal-Mart supply chain organization, including its current accomplishments and challenges. The paper discusses the corporate-wide roles of Wal-Mart's supply chain operations including their strategies regarding radio frequency identification (RFID) implementations in warehouses worldwide and their commitment to collaborative advanced planning and scheduling. Wal-Mart's supply chain operations are often called best practices in logistics and supply chain operations and a comparison is provided showing their performance relative to other global leaders in this area. The paper presents a cost/benefit analysis of the Wal-Mart supply chain as a basis for suggesting further improvements. Finally, Wal-Mart's ethical considerations with streamlining their supply chain are explored.
Outline:
Introducing Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart's Supply Chain Today
How Wal-Mart Is Defining Supply Chain Best Practices
Ethics and Wal-Mart
Supply Chain Recommendations for Wal-Mart
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"As the largest mass merchandiser in the world, Wal-Mart's work in supply chain execution, research, and policies defines best practices for the broader high volume retailing industry worldwide. Wal-Mart is comprised of three operating segments including the Wal-Mart stores, Sam's Club and the International Stores. As of 2005, Wal-Mart operates 1,350 discount stores in all 50 states. The typical Wal-Mart discount store as 50 departments or more and a few are offering groceries in addition to apparel, fabrics, stationery and books, shoes, house wares, hardware, electronics, home furnishings, small appliances, automotive accessories, gardening accessories, sporting goods, toys, and pet food."
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E-Business Supply Chain Software, 2002.
This paper discusses the use of software to solve problems in companies categorized as "supply chain", multiple, mass-market stores that supply various items usually at a discount.
2,420 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper discusses i2, which is a value chain management software to control transportation and distribution that is used at Best Buy and IBM WebSphere which is an open infrastructure software to improve the e-business infrastructure and improve customer service that is used at Home Depot. The paper details these software companies and the supply chains featured.This paper includes a glossary of terms.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Best Buy and i2?s Transportation and Distribution Management Software
Home Depot and IBM WebSphere Open Infrastructure Software
Conclusion
Glossary
From the Paper
"i2 was founded in 1988 by Sanjiv Sidhu and Ken Sharma. It started based out of a small 2-bedroom apartment in Dallas where the first program was written. Since then i2 has grown to earn more than $1 billion in revenues. They have 40 offices worldwide where they employ a total of 4,890 employees. Currently i2 has more than 1,000 customers and 500 deployments in 2001. That same year they reported a pro forma net loss of $149,013,000. This is not uncommon, at this time, for many companies are currently experiencing losses due to the slump in today?s economy."
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