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Removing The Undesirables: A Case Study, William K. Foxx, Melissa C. Northam, Corlette S. Burns

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

The lodging industry has been particularly challenged by the bed bug’s resurgence. Bed bugs are primarily associated with places where people sleep and most of these places are properties associated with the lodging industry such as hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts.

In the United States, this industry is massive.

Can Strategic Management Techniques Be Applied To Small And Medium Enterprises, Anthony J. Jackson Prof

Anthony J Jackson Prof

This research focused on strategic management techniques and how these techniques are applicable to small and medium enterprises. The use of generic or specific strategic management tools and techniques among small and medium size businesses has had insignificant value because strategic application are thought in terms of for only larger companies. This paper examined the benefits of using strategic tools and techniques to companies seeking profits and growth. This research also supports how strategy can improve performance of small and medium businesses. Qualitative research was used for this study to determine if there was a correlation between strategic management, market …

Gali To Globe: Business Model Evolution At Ganesh Bhel & Chaat Products Pvt Ltd, Dipanjay Jayant Bhalerao

Dipanjay Jayant Bhalerao

“Pune tithe Kay Une(Nothing is less in Pune)” this was the line echoing in the mind of Mr. Dinesh Gudmewar, young budding entrepreneur in the food service retailing business of bhel .This young son of the Mr. Ramesh Gudmewar ,Founder of Ganesh Bhel, had just taken over as the next gen of Ganesh Bhel, Pune. Mr. Ramesh had developed the business of the Bhelpuri (the popular traditional Indian tasty & spicy fast food category) with the skill sets and hard work through these years. But Dinesh was enthusiastic about taking this business to next level like many big names in …

An Integrated Lean Assessment Framework For Tyre Distribution Industry, Amr Arisha, Amr Mahfouz

Conference papers

Given the vital role of distribution units within the supply chains, this research aims to develop a comprehensive lean assessment framework that integrates Modelling and Simulation with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to assess the ‘leanness’ level in distribution business. The framework is applied on a distribution centre of a leading European company in the tyre manufacturing and distribution business. The framework helps decision makers to evaluate the effect of two lean distribution practices – Pull Order Replenishment and Class-Based Storage Policy – on company’s performances and is also used as a leanness Self-Assessment Tool.