1. Introduction Benita (1999) defines a supply chain as an integrated process wherein raw materials are converted into final products‚ then delivered to customers (via distribution‚ retail‚ or both). At the highest level‚ a supply chain comprises two basic‚ integrated processes: (1) the production planning and inventory control process; and (2) the distribution and logistics process (Beamon 1998). In general‚ supply chain networks are discrete event dynamic systems (DEDS). The evolution of the system
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Net neutrality currently allows equal access to the internet for everyone who uses it. However‚ there is a concern with eliminating net neutrality and how it could encourage internet service providers to censor content on the internet. This is a valid concern‚ because under network neutrality‚ service providers are required
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NET Java comparison Anthony Sanfilippo CSS/422 December 21‚ 2012 Annie O’Rourke Abstract This paper will provide a comparison between Java and the NET framework architecture. The NET and Java have a lot of similarities‚ but they are also extremely different. To start the NET framework is built directly into the windows OS‚ which makes it very simple when deploying to a computer‚ in that it does not require the need to install any third party add-ons unless specifically
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The question is “ Which is better Java or .net?” This seems to be an ongoing debate. You can read article after article that give great reasons to choose one over the other. In fact‚ as I was researching the advantages and disadvantages of each architecture. I went back and forth in my own opinion. I have seen where .net is better at building UI’s‚ while Java seems to give more portability. In the end it seems that each has its own advantages based on what you’re trying to accomplish. One is better
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Net Neutrality has gotten a lot of buzz in the media lately‚ but what does it mean? Why should anyone care? Net Neutrality is actually an extremely important issue in a society that is growing more and more dependent on the internet. It is the concept that all data on the internet should be treated equally. That sounds vague‚ but make no mistake‚ the state of Net Neutrality is integral to our modern world‚ not only in recent years‚ but in the future as well. To discuss Net Neutrality‚ we must look
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Introduction As the internet has grown and advanced‚ net neutrality has become a hot topic for debate amongst consumers‚ businesses and governments. Net neutrality is the concept that providers of internet treat all data transmitted over their networks as equal and refrain from prioritizing or de-prioritizing certain categories of traffic flows. In this article‚ authors Alissa Cooper and Ian Brown approach the topic from two angles; competition and barriers to development and innovation. In regards
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Kent State University Net Neutrality Capitalism vs Socialism Stark Campus Daniel Skiba Margaret Black College Writing II 11/8/2010 Economic models continually sweep the globe with debate. Today’s society is far more technologically advanced then our ancestors‚ but we can learn a great deal from the past. The past shows how capitalism shaped the cable companies and our country. Basic economic rules will show the prosperity of private ownership rather than federal regulation. Whether the result
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the debate between using .NET and J2EE can be critical. Extensive research must be done to find out if currently used programs will work correctly with either platform or if new programs need to be put in use. .NET is very tightly integrated into Microsoft operating systems‚ so the decision needs to be made whether to have a Microsoft framework in place. J2EE will work on any operating system‚ but is more complex and its GUI environment is very limited compared to .NET. There are pros and cons to
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m. sole proprietorship n. partnership o. corporation p. limited liability partnership 5.) Maddux‚ Inc.‚ has completed its fiscal year and reported the following information. The company had current assets of $153‚413‚ net fixed assets of $ 412‚331‚ and other assets of $83‚552. The firm also has current liabilities worth $65‚314‚ long-term debt of $178‚334‚ and common
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Assignment “Net Promoter Score: a strong indicator of loyalty and growth?” 2 Table of Content Page Introduction…………………………………………………………………………3 1 Main advantages of the NPS……………………………………………...4 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 Simple and understandable – the calculation of the NPS……...4 Simple categorization of the customer groups - …………………. application of the NPS……………………………………………...5 Motivating Change - customer-focused management by NPS...6 Main disadvantages of the NPS ................................
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