Application of life cycle assessment in service industries: a review Sabrina Rodrigues Sousa 1 ‚ 2 ‚ *‚ Aldo Roberto O metto 1 1 2 University of São Paulo‚ School Engineering of São Carlos‚ São Carlos‚ Brazil Ministry of Science and Technology‚ Center for Information Technology Renato Archer (CTI)‚ Campinas‚ Brazil *sabrinarsousa@gmail.com Abstract The introduction of services in the economy adds value in an intangible way while promotes dematerialization. As products‚ services are developed
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consumes in large quantities natural resources and generates a lot of waste. This industry contributes pollution with toxic substances and fossil fuels. By knowing the Life cycle implication of a specific design materials are the key point for managing and being able to have decision ? making strategy .The results of the Life cycle analysis of cars provide information on n environmental impact issues. The evaluation of automobiles fueled‚ new technologies such as electricity and gas units can prove
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1. How does Marriott use its estimate of its cost of capital? Does this make sense? Marriott has defined a clear financial strategy containing four elements. To determine the cost of capital‚ which also acted as hurdle rate for investment decision‚ cost of capital estimates were generated from each of the three business divisions; lodging‚ contract services and restaurants. Each division estimates its cost of capital based on: Debt Capacity Cost of Debt Cost of Equity All of the above are
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Knowing Macau with Butler’s Life Cycle Model The following literature is suggesting that how a tourist destination can be analyzed with the help of Butler’s Tourism Life Cycle Model. Butler (1980) introduced the concept of the model which clarifies and extends earlier work by‚ for example‚ Cristaller (1963)‚ Noronha (1976) and Stansfield (1978). In doing so‚ Butler clearly links the development cycle of tourism destinations to that of products in the product life cycle model. This is one the best
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is to illustrate the coffee machine environmental life cycle analysis‚ so as to satisfy the increasing demand of the customer for the expectation of the environmental protection as well as to response to the new implemented environmental legislation. As one of the responsible manufacturers located in U.K. specialized in the production of coffee machines dedicated for the public and domestic application‚ the conduction of the environmental life cycle analysis for the coffee machine would be undergone
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Question 6 What is the cost of capital for the lodging and restaurant divisions of Marriott? Answer: The cost of capital for lodging is 9.2% and the cost of capital for restaurants is 13.1% Calculation: WACC = (1-t) * rd * (D/V) + re* (E/V) Where: D= market value of DEBT re = aftertax cost of equity E = market value of EQUITY V = D+E rd = pretax cost of debt t = tax rate To calculate the formula above‚ we need to determine each component Tax rate (t) 56% --> calculated before LODGING
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INTRODUCTIONThe product cycle concept states that all products have a life span. Since the desirability and sales of a product changes at different stages of a product’s life‚ product concept and strategy always need constant revision. Product cycle can apply to both a category of a product or a brand and underlines most business planning models because of sales and profitability. It has a number of stages which are usually characterised by the amount of revenue brought in by the product at certain stages
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Life Cycle Assessment ENMN 429 Instructor: Will Low Erkens Gjini‚ August 10‚ 2014 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool for the systematic evaluation of the environmental aspects of a product or service system through all stages of its life cycle.1Understanding the environmental impacts of your operations‚ products‚ services or technology will improve humankind’s relationship to the environment‚ but is also a strategy to ensure a business’s viability in today’s rapidly evolving economies. As
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BMKT 600 – Services Marketing Final Exam Structure - Fall Semester 2012 - 2013 Required chapters: 7‚ 8‚ 9‚ 11‚ and 12. Exam Date: Tuesday‚ February 4‚ 2013 Exam Duration: 150 Minutes |Part |Description |Weight | |I. Objective |All lectured material | | |
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HBR Case #1 Marriott Corporation: The Cost of Capital Group 16—Tutorial Mon 11:30am Group members LIU Ying‚ Chloe | 1155019350 | LUO Yingying‚ Irika | 1155020931 | TIAN Tian‚ Sarah | 1155019114 | WU Jiajie‚ Jesse | 1155019061 | 17 September 2012 Executive Summary By 1987‚ Marriott Corporation had grown into a large multi-dimensional company with over $5 billion assets in lodging‚ contract services and restaurants. The company enjoyed fast growth in both sales and assets at around
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