The Seventh International Research Conference on Management and Finance (IRCMF 2012) Retail Mate: An Effective Category Management Solution for Modern Trade Retail Outlets and FMCG Companies in Sri Lanka Gayani Fernando1 Gayathri Ranasinghe2 Abstract Modern trade retail industry in Sri Lanka is a rapidly growing industry‚ which is accountable for a significant share of the retail industry of the country due to the mushrooming of supermarkets. It was discovered that both supermarket chains
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1. What do the majority of rail movements involve? Low value‚ heavy commodities 2. The basic unit of measurement for railroad freight handling is known as the: Carload 3. Which type of railroad car has the greatest numbers in service? Covered hopper 4. Who are the owners the greatest percentage of rolling stock in use? Class I railroads 5. What is the standard track gauge in the U.S? 4’ 8.5" 6. Which of the following helped lead to the erosion of rail dominance in U.S. transportation? Government
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Railroad crossings are something that you will run into several times throughout driving and there are certain precautions that you should take to cross them safely. Trains often move very fast and won’t be able to stop for you so you must be very cautious when coming acrossthem. When approaching a railroad crossing it is very important to exercise caution.When approaching a railroad crossing you must slow down and if you are to park by a railroad crossing you may not park within 50 feet of the
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Railroad crossing is a very important factor in being safe while driving. In this lesson‚ I learned about all of the many different warning devices for railroads and light rails. I also learned safety tips‚ and what to expect when approaching one of these. With railroads and light rails‚ it seems as if need to be extremely careful.There are many warning devices that are there to keep us safe from getting in situations that could become dangerous. Of these devices‚ according to the handbook‚ they
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poses is “Why?” The scope of corporate HR has much widened since the 1990s‚ from the mundane activities of just hiring and paying the workmen‚ to the ‘strategic HR’ activities like training the recruitees as well. Restructuring the organisation (e.g.‚ some companies moved from centralised to decentralised organisational structure) has led to the restructuring of the job roles and concentrating on compensation management too‚ with equal importance. The learning management systems to manage the learning
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The railroad originated from the slaveholding states to the Canadian border. It was the only area‚ where they were freedom. (Underground Railroad‚ The (1820-1861)) It was run by many individuals like many whites but mostly black. Till the end of the 18th century‚ a systematized system began to help out slaves. Around 1831 it was called as "The Underground Railroad‚" They also travelled by boat and train. They needed money not just for
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Railroad Crossings are an important part of driving. If one does not know how to use them correctly‚ they could have very bad consequences. To start off‚ we need to know railroad signs. Advance warning signs are posted before you reach the crossing and tell you to slow down‚ look‚ listen‚ and be prepared to stop at the crossing ahead. There are also pavement markings with an “X” or and “RR” warning you that a crossing is ahead. Many railroad crossings have flashing lights to warn you that a train
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Legal framework of corporate governance (Laws and regulations affecting corporations) Companies Act 1965 All types of incorporated companies‚ whether private or public‚ foreign or otherwise‚ unless formed in pursuance of some other written laws are governed under CA 1965. The Act governs matters regarding powers of the Registrar of Companies‚ filing of documents with the Registrar of Companies‚ incorporation of companies‚ constitution of companies‚ powers of companies‚ shares and membership
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Underground Railroad Underground Railroad was used for slaves who evidently‚ grew tired of the way the southern whites treated them. Though‚ the name says that it ’s an "Underground Railroad" it was given that name because of the way escaped slaves had to be carried out secretly. It did not contain a railroad nor was it underground. Never would slaves (those who knew about the Underground Railroad) escape during the day time; it was secrecy that led them into succession. The darkness helped a lot
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and safety precautions that should be followed when interacting with railroad crossings. The number one rule is to always use caution when approaching and crossing railroads. It is important when you first arrive at a railroad crossing to always slow down and pay attention to your surroundings. If you come to a stop at a railroad crossing you must be at least 15 feet from the nearest rail‚ and if you intend to park near a railroad crossing‚ you must be at least 50 feet from it. It is extremely important
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