Silver Ships Facilities Silver Ships is located on 16 acres in Theodore‚ Alabama just South of Mobile on Bellingrath Road. After moving into a 15‚000 square foot building in 1996‚ they soon after expanded a second time. Since then‚ they have added over 12‚000 square feet of additional production space and they have built additional office spaces. All aspects of the vessel construction‚ from the custom design to the final assembly‚ are conducted in an enclosed production facilities and the
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As a new hire of Silver Ships‚ you have been asked to prepare an industry and company analysis for Mr. Mike McCarty‚ owner of Silver Ships. Your report should also provide specific recommendations with brilliant justifications based on your industry and competitive analysis. Rev. Confirming Pages g Silver Ships’ Strategy in the Military and Workboat Industry CASE 14 David L. Turnipseed University of South Alabama s Mike McCarty walked through the Silver Ships shipyard monitoring
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Recommendations for Silver Ships to gain a competitive advantage in the Military and Workboat Industry 1. Focus on the Gulf of Mexico a. As stated in Exhibit 4‚ Silver Ships has had quite a few buyers focused around the Gulf of Mexico. b. Alabama is in the middle of the US shoreline for the Gulf of Mexico. c. Silver Ships can use the International Workboat Show stated in Exhibit 3 to draw more customers from all around the Gulf. i. They have already have had previous
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Silver Ships is not as well prepared for the future as it could be in terms of succession planning‚ diversification and capital structuring. The attached report recommends that Mike McCarty take immediate action to establish a strong plan for the future of the company. The company is currently funded entirely by equity‚ and the appropriate use of debt to grow the company would provide for opportunities to expand and diversify. McCarty must rely on his vision and innovative skills to expand and
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1. What are the key elements of Silver Ships’ strategy? Which of the five generic strategies is the company pursuing? The first key element of Silver Ship’s strategy is multiple growth opportunities. R&D‚ technology‚ and product design are also key elements of Silver Ship’s strategy. McCarty adhered to the highest possible quality and performance standards and made taking care of his employees a high priority. The generic strategy that Silver Ships is using is planned proactive moves to attract
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sustainable livelihood particularly to coastal fishing communities. Ship breaking yards along the coast of Chittagong (Faujdarhat to Kumira) has become a paramount importance in the macro-and micro-economic context of poverty- stricken Bangladesh. Shipbreaking activities present both challenge and opportunity for coastal zone management in holistic manner. The history of ship breaking is as nearly old as shipbuilding. As we know that a ship is relatively a large vessel capable of operating in the deep
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shipping industry can weather the storm and emerge stronger and more sustainable. The industry has a vital role to play in helping create a sustainable‚ low-carbon economy. But before we go off in this direction‚ it would be prudent to analyze as to whether
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Without the Marines‚ the Army would need to provide a specially trained‚ ready force in their stead. This all ties back to the essential and different tasks of the multiples branches of the military. It is important to note the United States naval maritime strategy and understand the USMC’s role in it. Maritime strategy involves six key elements: forward presence‚ deterrence‚ sea control‚ power projection‚ maritime security‚ and humanitarian assistance and disaster response (Navy 19). Maritime forces
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Strategy is used in everyday life‚ whether swearing protection into one’s country‚ defending their people with great nationalism; it is used in any shape or form; Sportsmanship in defeating a team’s opponent requires strategy‚ or perhaps children use these methods to convince their parents into purchasing their favorite toy. Primarily‚ strategy now is focused onto military tactics‚ much like ones devised during World War II. These strategies‚ developed in foreign countries‚ such as Germany and Japan
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Globalization and U.S. National Military Strategy The U.S. National Military Strategy needs to recognize and respond to the evolving nature of the world we live in. America faces a rapidly changing world where shifts in the political and economic landscape are reshaping the global balance of power. New advances in technology and the availability of information are leveling the playing field. In order to continue to ensure U.S. national security‚ we need to reevaluate the threats to our national
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