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Fisheries In Sundarbans: Problems And Prospects, Ganesh Chandra, R L. Sagar

Ganesh Chandra

Sundarbans, the largest delta on the planet earth is famous for its marine and estuarine fish resources. A large population is dependent on fishery activity and capture fisheries is treated as the backbone of Sundarban economy. Sundarban boast around 172 species of fishes, 20 species of prawn and 44 species of crabs including two edible crabs. But fisheries in Sundarbans faces some difficult problems which have an impact on the biodiversity, sustainability and livelihood of fish resources and fisher folk viz. shrinking tiger prawn population, indiscriminate fish seed collection, lack of post harvest and other infrastructures, natural calamities such as …

Fallstudie L'Oréal - Vendor Managed Inventory Zwischen L’Oréal Und ”Dm Drogerie-Markt“, Enrico Senger, Hubert Oesterle

Hubert Oesterle

L´Oréal ist der Weltmarktführer für kosmetische und dermatologische Produkte. Gemeinsam mit dm-drogerie markt realisierte L´Oréal ein Vendor Managed Inventory, das eine Bedarfsplanung auf Basis von Lagerbeständen und Abverkäufen beim Kunden statt auf Basis von Bestellungen erlaubt. Neben der verbesserten Produktions- und Lagerplanung wurde es möglich, den Sortimentswechsel genauer zu steuern. Die Kosten für den zusätzlichen Service der Lagerbewirtschaftung wurden durch Prozesskostenreduktionen vollständig aufgefangen. Der neue Service führt aber zu einer wesentlich höheren Kundenbindung (höhere Wechselkosten für den Kunden).

Fallstudie Brose Fahrzeugtechnik Gmbh & Co. Kg - Verbesserung Des Anfrageprozesses Im Einkauf Der Brose Fahrzeugtechnik Gmbh & Co. Kg, Enrico Senger, Hubert Oesterle

Hubert Oesterle

Die Brose Fahrzeugtechnik liefert Fensterheber, Türschlösser, Türsysteme und Sitzverstel-lungen an die Automobilindustrie. Sie realisierte einen kooperativen Anfrageprozess mit ihren externen Zulieferern und ihren drei internen in die Beschaffung involvierten Bereiche (Zentraleinkauf, Kundenteameinkäufer und Werkseinkauf). Die Anfragen gehen von den internen Bereichen elektronisch an die potentiellen Lieferanten. Im Gegensatz zu früher besitzen alle internen Bereiche vollständige Transparenz über den Status und den Inhalt der Anfrage bzw. der Angebote. Manuelle Erfassungen konventioneller Angebote entfallen.

Fallstudie Röhm - Konsignationslager Zwischen Dem Degussa Geschäftsbereich Röhm Und Der Basf Coatings Ag, Enrico Senger, Hubert Oesterle

Hubert Oesterle

Röhm stellt Spezialkunststoffe, beispielsweise für die Lackindustrie, her. Zusammen mit BASF Coatings entwickelte Röhm ein erweitertes Vendor Managed Inventory, das neben der Bewirtschaftung eines Konsignationslagers, der aktuellen und exakten Übernahme der Tankfüllungen beim Kunden via Telemetrie, der Übernahme von Vorhersagewerten, der Weitergabe von Qualitätsinformationen zu Chargen auch die elektronische Abrechnung der Lieferungen umfasst. Der frühzeitige Zugriff auf planungsrelevante Daten und Prozessvereinfachungen kompensierten den Mehraufwand für die Lagerbewirtschaft. Der Hauptnutzen wird wie im Fall von L´Oréal in der stärkeren Verbindung mit dem Kunden und dessen Prozessen gesehen.

Fallstudie Heraeus Kulzer Gmbh & Co. Kg - Integriertes Customer Relationship Management Bei Heraeus Kulzer Gmbh & Co. Kg, Enrico Senger, Hubert Oesterle

Hubert Oesterle

Heraeus Kulzer entwickelt, fertigt und vermarktet Dentalwerkstoffe sowie die Geräte und Verarbeitungsverfahren als Komplettsysteme für die Zahngesundheit. Ziel des neuen Ver-kaufsprozesses war es, Zahnärzten und Dentallabors ein umfassendes Produkt- und Service-angebot aus einer Hand (One-face-to-the-customer) und auf den Kunden zu bieten. Dazu reorganisierte Heraeus Kulzer die bis dahin produktgruppen-orientierten Verkaufsteams, richtete ein Customer Service Center ein, führte die Verkaufs-kanäle zusammen, entwickelte in einem Data Warehouse detaillierte Kundenprofile und band den Kunden in den Verkaufsprozess ein. Das Ergebnis sind eine intensivere Kundenbindung und ein verbesserter Kundenservice sowie reduzierte Prozesskosten.

Estimating Auction Revenues For The Proposed Fcc Sale Of 3g Spectrum For Broadband And Advanced Wireless Services, Peter Cramton

Peter Cramton

No abstract provided.

Mass.Migration, Robert A. Nakosteen, Michael Goodman, Dana Ansel, Robert Lacey, Rebecca Loveland, James Palma, Alexandra Proshina, Rachel Deyette Werkema

Robert A Nakosteen

Examining the flow of people moving into and out of Massachusetts over the last decade reveals a state in transition. Our analysis of the Census 2000 data shows that native-born middle-class families are migrating in increasing numbers to other New England states, while smaller numbers of highly educated, highly mobile professionals are arriving in Massachusetts. But, with many choices about where to work and live, there is no guarantee that these workers will make the Bay State their permanent home.

In this respect, Massachusetts is no different from other states with knowledge economies. It is increasingly dependent upon a supply …

Compensation Policy And Organizational Performance: The Efficiency, Operational, And Financial Implications Of Pay Levels And Pay Structure, Mark P. Brown, Michael C. Sturman, Marcia J. Simmering

Michael C. Sturman

In this study, we investigated the relationship between organization-level compensation decisions and organizational performance. Specifically, we examined how companies' pay structures and pay levels relate to resource efficiency, patient care outcomes, and financial performance. We expected both nonlinear and interactive effects. Results from a large database of hospitals support our predictions. We discuss the implications for practice and compensation research theory development in light of the study's results.

Towards A Theory Of Sustainable Exchange And Trade Or Why We Need To Rethink And Restructure Free Trade, Kenneth A. Dahlberg

Kenneth Dahlberg

Strategic Human Resource Practices, Top Management Team Social Networks, And Firm Performance: The Role Of Human Resource Practices In Creating Organizational Competitive Advantage, Christopher J. Collins, Kevin D. Clark

Christopher J Collins

In this article, we begin to explore the black box between human resources (HR) practices and firm performance. Specifically, we examine the relationships between a set of network-building HR practices, aspects of the external and internal social networks of top management teams, and firm performance. Results from a field study with 73 high-technology firms showed that the relationships between the HR practices and firm performance (sales growth and stock growth) were mediated through their top managers’ social networks.

Potential Benefits And Challenges Of E-Detailing In Europe, Roger Heutschi, Christine Legner, Andreas Schiesser, Vladimir Barak, Hubert Oesterle

Hubert Oesterle

No abstract provided.

Der Fall: Bits Und Bytes Ersetzen Den Papierstapel, Cornel Loser, Christine Legner, Hubert Oesterle

Hubert Oesterle

No abstract provided.

Mas 2010: Models For Academic Support: Final Report To The Mellon Foundation, Oya Rieger, Karen S. Calhoun, Susan Currie, Edward Weissman

Karen S Calhoun

Assisted by a Mellon planning grant and led by principal investigator Sarah Thomas, a Cornell University project team investigated the potential of significant structural reorganization that would increase the value of the Library’s services to the University. The study revealed that the proposed benefits of restructuring are better support for scholarly creativity and communication; use of library space that privileges library users; more cost-effective allocation of resources; and the development of a new infrastructure to permit new relationships between libraries to flourish, enabling improved services at lower cost. To provide information from all the relevant stakeholders who would be affected …

Building A Direct Marketing Bridge To High Achieving Students: Introducing A Cost Effective Financial Aid Leveraging Model, Oscar T. Mcknight, Ronald Paugh

Oscar T McKnight Ph.D.

No abstract provided.

Nullificatory Juries, David A. Hoffman, Kaimipono D. Wenger

David A Hoffman

In this Article, we argue that current debates on the legitimacy of punitive damages would benefit from a comparison with jury nullification in criminal trials. We discuss critiques of punitive damages and of jury nullification, noting the surprising similarities in the arguments scholars use to attack these (superficially) distinct outcomes of the jury guarantee. Not only are the criticisms alike, the institutions of punitive damages and jury nullification also turn out to have many similarities: both are, we suggest, examples of what we call "nullificatory juries." We discuss the features of such juries, and consider recent behavioral data relating to …

Coleman Center Open For Small Businesses

Dr. Harold Welsch

No abstract provided.

The Taxation Of Telecommunications In California In The Information Age, J. E. Prieger, T. A. Sexton, Annette M. Nellen

Annette M. Nellen

No abstract provided.

Informed Discussion In Information Technology Survey Courses, Amber Settle, André Berthiaume, Evelyn Lulis, Abdulrahman Mirza, Saudi Arabia

Amber Settle

The Relativity Of Risk Assessments In Investment Decisions, Michael Sack Elmaleh

Michael Sack Elmaleh

The level of risk in investing in a closely held firm is related to the qualifications of the control managing investor. While there is generally a minimum threshold of expertise and capital that a control investor must possess, beyond this threshold the potential levels of expertise and capital can vary significantly. The level of enterprise risk is inversely related to the level of expertise and capital possessed by the control investor. The more resources and expertise the investor possesses, the less the operational risk. Thus enterprise risk is a relative and not an inherent fixed property of an enterprise. Furthermore, …

Implementing An Employee Survey That Is Linked To Business Strategy, Carol Gill

Carol Gill

The Income Method Of Valuation: A False Analogy Between Bonds And Stocks, Michael Sack Elmaleh

Michael Sack Elmaleh

The discounting of future income streams by a risk adjusted rate of return by proponents of the income method reflects a misplaced faith in the ability to project accurately future income streams and pick out the “right” rate of return. Future income streams are fairly reliably predictable when analyzing a debt instrument. However, equity investment future income streams are notoriously unpredictable. Similarly assessing the risk associated with realizing returns from a fixed security is comparatively easy in comparison with assessing the risks associated with equity returns. The widely used Beta has not proved to be a very stable measure of …

Consumption Effort: The Mental Cost Of Generating Utility And The Role Of Consumer Energy Level In Ambitious Consumption, Brian J. Gibbs, Aimee Drolet

Brian J. Gibbs

No abstract provided.

Recent Developments In Markets For Credit Risk Transfer, John Kiff

John Kiff

No abstract provided.

An Analytical Review Of Credit Risk Transfer Instruments, John Kiff, Francois-Louis Michaud, Janet Mitchell

John Kiff

No abstract provided.

A Content Analysis Of Telework Theory And Literature, Susan R. Madsen

Susan R. Madsen

The purpose of this review is to explore the literature related to telework and its benefits, challenges, and implications for individuals, work groups, and organizations. It investigates the possible implications of telework to human resource theory and practice. It lists a number of theories/models and discusses concerns about the lack of researched theoretical frameworks. Finally, after the benefits and challenges are reviewed, human resource recommendations and contributions are presented.

Developments And Issues In The Canadian Market For Asset-Backed Commercial Paper, John Kiff, Paula Toovy

John Kiff

No abstract provided.

Do Investors Demand Higher Rates Of Return On Risky Investments In Closely Held Small Businesses?, Michael Sack Elmaleh

Michael Sack Elmaleh

Investors in small closely held firms often are oblivious to risk if the rewards are perceived to be sufficiently high. Risk may also be ignored because such investors seek more than just increased cash flow. These investors often seek higher order psychological returns such as job challenge and status.

Customer Relationship Management Architecture In The Pharmaceutical Industry, Rainer Alt, Hubert Oesterle, Thomas Puschmann, Vladimir Barak, Thomas Huber

Hubert Oesterle

No abstract provided.

An Experimental Analysis Of Compliance Behavior In Emissions Trading Programs: Some Preliminary Results, James J. Murphy, John K. Stranlund

John K. Stranlund

While there is a substantial body of economic theory about compliance and enforcement in emissions trading programs, and readily available information about how existing emissions trading programs are enforced, there are no empirical analyses of the determinants of compliance decisions in emissions trading programs. This paper contains preliminary results from laboratory experiments designed to examine compliance behavior in emissions trading programs.

A Spatial Decision Support System For Planning Broadband, Fixed Wireless Telecommunication Networks, Kevin P. Scheibe

Kevin P. Scheibe

Over the last two decades, wireless technology has become ubiquitous in the United States and other developed countries. Consumer devices such as AM/FM radios, cordless and cellular telephones, pagers, satellite televisions, garage door openers, and television channel changers are just some of the applications of wireless technology. More recently, wireless computer networking has seen increasing employment. A few reasons for this move toward wireless networking are improved electronics transmitters and receivers, reduced costs, simplified installation, and enhanced network expandability.The objective of the study is to generate understanding of the planning inherent in a broadband, fixed wireless telecommunication network and to …