ELEMENTS OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS. Chapter 1. Definition: “Logistics is the applied science of defining supporting systems and of planning and implementing the acquisition and use of resources.” Categories of Logistics : 1. Subsistence logistics :- basic necessities of life. it is relatively stable and predictable. 2. operations logistics :- relatively constant and predictable. It starts from raw material utilization
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Investment Appraisal – Qualitative Factors Investment appraisal provides a scientific decision-making technique for managers and can‚ if used appropriately‚ improve the quality of decisions. However‚ as financial data do not always show the full picture‚ firms should not base their decisions solely on investment appraisal results. Qualitative Factors • The aims of the organisation. A profit-making firm will focus on the results of a financial investment appraisal‚ with companies experiencing
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Investment Appraisal – Essay Question Q3) Using quantitative and qualitative information‚ suggest which school Felix and Holly should invest in. In the case study we are told that Felix and Holly are finding it hard to decide whether to invest in a soccer school or a netball school. They can use many different investment appraisal techniques which are both qualitative and quantitative in order to identify which investment would be most appropriate or worthwhile. They need to consider the level
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Outline the personal hygiene practices that should be followed to reduce the risk of ingestion of a hazardous substance. (6) 3 (a) Explain the meaning of the term `dilution ventilation’. (2) (b) Outline the circumstances in which the use of dilution ventilation may be appropriate. (6) 7 In relation to substances used at work: (i) explain the meaning of the term `toxic’ (2) (ii) describe‚ using an example in EACH case‚ the differences between acute and chronic
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Organisational Appraisal of Nike with its competitiors Ratios (Summary) -NIKE Nike Inc.‚ liquidity ratios | May 31‚ 2012 | May 31‚ 2011 | May 31‚ 2010 | May 31‚ 2009 | May 31‚ 2008 | May 31‚ 2007 | Current ratio | 2.98 | 2.85 | 3.26 | 2.97 | 2.66 | 3.13 | Quick ratio | 1.82 | 1.94 | 2.32 | 1.93 | 1.68 | 2.07 | Cash ratio | 0.97 | 1.15 | 1.53 | 1.05 | 0.84 | 1.10 | Source: Based on data from Nike Inc. Annual Reports http://www.stock-analysis-on.net/NYSE/Company/Nike-Inc/Ratios/Liquidity#Ratios-Summary
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Factors to Determine Ethical Behavior Transcript MGT/521 1 Factors to Determine Ethical Behavior Podcast Transcript Speakers: Scott‚ Diane‚ Scott Hyder Scott: Hey folks‚ Scott and Diane here again to talk to you about business principles and how they can help you in the real world. Diane: Today we have what I think is one of the most important aspects of business‚ and in fact of life itself: ethics. Scott: I couldn’t agree more. And nowhere is this more evident than in corporate America. We see
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Papers even printed "cheesecake" feature photos of attractive young women in bikinis‚ often transmitted by the AP or UPI wire services‚ illustrating various news events or feature ideas. Commonly‚ news content should contain the who‚ what‚ when‚ where‚ why‚ and how of an event. There should be no questions remaining. Newspapers normally write hard news stories‚ such as those pertaining to murders‚ fires‚ wars‚ etc. in inverted pyramid style so the most important information is at the beginning. Busy
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BANKRUPTCY COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TAMPA DIVISION In re: BAMBI A. HERRERA-EDWARDS‚ Case No. 8:12-bk-15725-KRM Chapter 11 Debtor. / MOTION TO DETERMINE PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE DUE TO CLAIMS OF EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL‚ PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL AND RES JUDICATA Creditor‚ ERIC MOORE does hereby file this motion to determine property of the estate and alleges as follows: FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS 1. Creditor‚ Eric Moore and Debtor‚ Bambi A. Herrera-Edwards entered into a Consulting Agreement
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY CRITERIA HR PLANNING AND ACQUISITION | Competence Level | | A | B | C | D | Recruitment‚ Selection and Placement | Proficient in Behavioral interview and assessment‚ test and interview interpretation‚ sourcing and selection methods Able to define job specification and selection criteria | Has thorough knowledge of sourcing and selection processes; recruitment of key technical and managerial people; selection of seasoned and experience candidates
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Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn from the Latin word “stannum.” Its atomic number is 50 and its atomic mass is 118.71. Tin is classified in the ’Other Metals’ section which can be located in groups 13‚ 14‚ and 15 of the Periodic Table. All of these elements are solid‚ have a relatively high density and are opaque. This silvery‚ ductile metal is not easily oxidized in air and resists corrosion. Tin is usually malleable‚ but when cooled it is very brittle. It is found in many alloys
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