Explain the advantages and disadvantages for jaguar of using just in time production rather than the more traditional just in case stock system. Just in time is a manufacturing method based on pull system which means the raw materials are only delivered only when needed which reduces waste due to overproduction and lowers the storage rent e.g. warehouse storage. Advantages: * Reducing set up times * Goods from warehouse to the production line flow much smoother which saves time. * Increases
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http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/Brazilian-Business-Communication-Style.html 1. language： Brazilian Portuguese – proud of their uniqueness in South America as non-Spanish speakers – Translators? 2. More oral - When sending something in a written format it is usually a good idea to follow it up with a phone call or a visit. 3. Verbal communication - Overt signs of emotion definitely do not imply lack of conviction coould be taken as the deeply felt belief of the speaker. 4. Body
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Case Study 8: Material Requirements Planning and ERP Auto Parts‚ Inc. Auto Parts‚ Inc.‚ is a distributor of automotive replacement parts. With no manufacturing capability‚ all the products it sells are purchased‚ assembled‚ and repackaged. Auto Parts‚ Inc.‚ does have extensive inventory and assembly facilities. Among its products are private-label carburetor and ignition kits. The company has been experiencing difficulties for the last 2 years. First‚ profits have fallen considerably. Second‚ customer-service
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Chili’s opportunity to expand into Brazilian market Brandy Carl‚ Andi Claborn‚ Roobina Gabri‚ Brandy Dufresne‚ RES/351 April 8‚ 2013 Gary Funk Chili’s opportunity to expand into Brazilian market Chili’s Bar and Grill has received an opportunity to enter the Brazilian market. The purpose of this study is to indicate important information about the potential location such as demographics and customer needs‚ which is needed to create an appropriate marketing strategy. Within our study
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Prof Wright 4/16/2013 I. Introduction A. Have you even wondered how to subdue an attacker or opponent and not kill them? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a type of martial art that is based in ground fighting. Jiu Jitsu means gentle art‚ according to the website bcbjj.com this is the “oldest known of unarmed combat dating to 2000 years before Christ. B. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not like many other ground fighting styles‚ particularly in the way it teaches people to fight from their backs. There
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The Brazilian gold rush started in the early 1700’s when the paulistas (residents of Sao Paulo) found the Catuga natives on their slaving expeditions wearing gold ornaments. They then wanted what the natives had and greed ensued. The Catuga then had to show the paulistas where the gold nuggets were located‚ which was northwest of Rio de Janeiro‚ in the streams of the highlands. Soon after‚ more paulistas moved to these areas in search for gold. Portugal heard of gold being found in Brazil and many
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Case Studies in Cross Cultural Miscommunication When a company starts to do business in a foreign country‚ there are often many business practices that are different and difficult to understand. As a result‚ many companies experience cross cultural miscommunication that can inhibit business and break the trust between corporate headquarters and the foreign office. In this paper‚ we look at some real examples of communication problems between offices in two locations. This occurs both between
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HOME ASSIGNMENT Analysis of Auto Parts Industry/ USA /deviations‚ betas and correlations/ Module: Financial Markets Module leader: Prof. György Komáromi Written by László Földvári Industry Analysis I have choosen five companies from the Capital Goods sector / Autoparts Industry/ Nasdaq. The industry analysis is the essence and first step of getting a clearer view of the market players. We have to know the most important macroeconomical circumstances of industry as well. In
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Should Obama Bail Out the Auto Industry? Context and Situations By November 2008‚ Chrysler’s sales had shrunk 25%. GM posted losses of $18 billion‚ and Ford lost $11.5 billion. Despite Ford’s elimination of 1/3 of its workforce‚ GM’s elimination of 30‚000 jobs‚ and Chrysler’s cutting of 13‚000 employees‚ the Big Three were on the brink of bankruptcy. All three testified before both houses of congress asking for loans to avoid default. The Big Three stated their demise would trigger 3 million
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Both Automek’s decision to source actuator and Agile’s decision to manufacture actuators was in the interest of their businesses. Automek was able to reduce substantial costs and agile was able to make new revenue in roads in north American market. For a growing company it’s very difficult to ignore new business opportunities especially when there are few reasons to doubt on quality based on past record. Agile could have done well in understanding more about its capabilities and making more stringent
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