Procurement at Betapharm Corp. (A) Notes George Brannigan‚ Vice President Doug Burke‚ Director of eSourcing - Betapharm recently implemented the Emptoris ePass system‚ which facilitates eProcurement activities and‚ specifically‚ reverse auctions Industry Information - Pharmaceutical sales experienced average growth in the low teens between 1996 and 2003‚ single-digit growth was expected over the next few years - Betapharm outperformed the industry - Industry benefited from increased demand
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Based on the vertical analysis done on the income statement‚ further explanation would be needed to explain the decrease in gross profit (as a percent to sales) over the three year period while overall expenses increase each year on both a percent-to-sales and total dollar amount increment. I would also be curious to understand why cost of goods sold is increasing year-over-year – are raw materials increasing‚ are inventory levels too high and we are writing off obsolete inventory‚ is part of the
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When closely analyzed‚ it can be determined that the Marine Corps leadership principles set a significant foundation on how to establish successful teams in any operational environment. By introducing and applying these principles in the organization positive result with upsurge. They will create an atmosphere of
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I would like to immensely thank each and every one of the donors for the Marine Corps Scholarship for providing the funds for not only myself‚ but many others‚ to allow us to achieve a post-secondary education. Without their generous contributions‚ many of us would not be able to continue—or even began—our path to higher education. My gratitude cannot be expressed enough to the donors for allowing me to continue my college education. In the spring of this incoming academic year‚ I will be transferring
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One Westlake Park in the Energy Corridor area of Houston‚ Texas; the company is among the largest private sector energy corporations in the world‚ and one of the six leaders. In order to project social responsibility and improve its image British Petroleum changed its name into BP in year 2000 with a logo of green and yellow sunflower patterns. Paradoxically the same company symbol is now under derision and the object of controversial attacks from environmentalists and damaging court cases. The company’s
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Advanced Medical Technology Corp. There are numerous factors‚ apart form the amount involved and security or collateral offered‚ a bank or any lending institution considers when granting a loan to potential borrowers. Some of the most important are a business/company’s financial standing‚ its financial obligations‚ the purpose for borrowing‚ past financial dealings of the borrower and its existing businesses with other entities. All of these are important factors to determine whether or not a bank
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Intellectual The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business Property: Real‚ Personal and Intellectual In SONY CORP. v. UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS‚ INC.‚ 464 U.S. 417 (1984) 104 S. Ct. 774‚ Sony Corporation was the petitioner and Universal Studios was the respondent”1. This was an appeal to a higher court‚ after a lower court decision. “The case dealt with Sony Corp. being sued for manufactured video tape recorders (VTR ’s) infringing on Universal Studios copyrighted materials that were broadcasted
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appealing investment opportunities. Alternative strategies and recommendations suggest that Sonic should concentrate on a low cost strategy and focusing on niches such as the health food market. History and Strategy of Sonic Corporation Sonic Corp. franchises and operates the United States’ largest chain of drive-in restaurants and the fifth largest hamburger chain. As of August 31‚ 2000 there were 2‚172 Sonic restaurants‚ of which 1‚860 were owned and operated by independent franchisees; the
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1. Summary of the case study The focus of the story is Burgmaster Corp.‚ a Los Angeles-area machine tool maker founded in 1944 by Czechoslovakian immigrant Fred Burg. Holland covers the 1944 founding of Burg Tool‚ its transformation into Burgmaster Corporation‚ the Houdaille takeover‚ the 1979 leveraged buyout‚ the campaign for protection against Japanese competition‚ and‚ finally‚ the auction of Burgmaster property in 1986. 2. Statement of the problem encountered Too many machine tool and auto
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A career in the Marine Corps has its roots in my childhood. As a kid‚ I was always reading one of two types of books. The first type was fantasy books filled with valiant‚ selfless heroes. The second type was books on planes. My childhood aspirations were to be either a warrior or a jet pilot‚ but as I grew up I realized I could be both. I could be a Marine. In doing so I could not only fulfill my dreams but my duties to my family and country as well. My parents came to this country with nothing
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