University of huddersfield | How A Company/Organisation Attempts To Achieve Sustainable Competitive Advantage | The Application of Relevant Theory to the Eddie Stobart Group | | Author: Andrew Yelland Student Number: U0970411Course: Transport & Logistics ManagementModule: Strategic ManagementModule Tutor: Dr. Andrew JenkinsModule Code: SHT 4002Date: December 2011 | | Executive Summary | This report consults literature from a range of academic resources
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office with a plan to start a low-cost/low-fare airline that would shuttle passengers between San Antonio‚ Dallas‚ and Houston. Thought of this idea because businessmen were complaining about the commute. 1967: Kelleher filed papers to incorporate the new airline and submitted an application to the Texas Aeronautics Commission for the new company to serve Dallas‚ Houston‚ and San Antonio. ------4 year legal and regulatory battle from rival airlines------ 1971 (January): Lamar Muse brought in
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steam jet refrigeration system: - The boiling point of a liquid changes with change in external pressure. In normal conditions‚ pressure exerted on the surface of a liquid is the atmospheric pressure. If this atmospheric pressure is reduced on the surface of a liquid‚ by some means‚ then the liquid will start boiling at lower temperature‚ because of reduced pressure. This basic principal of boiling of liquid at lower temperature by reducing the pressure on its surface is used in steam jet refrigeration
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Southwest Airlines Executive Summary “The U.S. airline industry had lost money in 14 of the 28 years from 1980 through 2007‚ with combined annual losses exceeding combined annual profits by $15 billion. Yet in July 2008‚ Southwest reported record quarterly revenues‚ its 69th consecutive quarter of profitability‚ rising passenger traffic on its flights‚ and a record load factor.”5 With a brilliant strategy of ‘low cost/low fare/no frills’ Rollin King‚ along with Herb Kelleher‚ launched the
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Strategy and Leadership The following assignment is based on the Case Study below “Ryanair: the low fares airline- future destinations?” By Elanor O’Higgins Questions to be discussed: I. Critically Review the leadership style of Michael O’Leary. II. Review the concept of value chains and core competences and explain how knowledge of these concepts might assist Ryanair in its strategic development. III. Consider using suitable models the competitive position of Ryanair. [Note:
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Chemistry Behind Jet Lag Desynchronosis‚ commonly known as Jet Lag‚ is a physiological condition‚ which is believed to be the result of interruption of the "light/dark" cycle that entrains the body’s circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms are approximate daily periodicity‚ a roughly-24-hour cycle in the biochemical‚ and physiological processes of living beings. These disturbances results from shift work‚ daylight saving time and change of time zone when traveling. For instance‚ when a person from
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While all of the principles of marketing are important‚ it is crucial to have a valuable brand name‚ understand your competitors‚ and be innovative. Having a valuable brand name is vital because customers and potential customers attribute product quality‚ styling‚ service and reliability to a brand name. Having a brand name that is trusted and easy to remember gains greater customer loyalty‚ after all‚ people tend to buy products from companies that they have heard of and from companies that have
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Vorahathai Kunupagapan E01404084 Vorahathai Kunupagapan E01404084 Assignment 2: Secondary data searching Title: Fractional Jet Services Product Definition: Fractional jet services can be defined as a service that customers can purchase or lease share of a plane instead of purchasing the entire plane. The core product of this industry is to sell a fraction of the plane but owners can choose sizes of share‚ cabin volume‚ and types of aircraft that best match their needs. Most shares are sold
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JET-ETIHAD DEAL-IMPACT ON INDIAN AVIATION JET-ETIHAD DEAL JET-ETIHAD DEAL - The first deal after FDI norms have been changed in the aviation sector of India. On 24th Apr‚ Jet and Etihad announced the acquisition of 24 percent stake in Jet by Etihad for $379 million (around Rs.2‚060 crore) . Two airlines entered on a range of terms and conditions . Along with 24% stake ‚ Etihad said it would pay $150 million for a majority stake in Jet’s loyalty programme. Deal in Detail: The deal
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Southwest Airlines provides short haul‚ high frequency‚ point-to-point‚ low-fare services to and from 58 cities across the United States. The company is known for its low-cost fares and superior customer service in the airline industry. The company was started in 1971 with a motto still lived by today‚ "If you get your passengers to their destinations when they want to get there‚ on time‚ at the lowest possible fares‚ and make darn sure they have a good time doing it‚ people will fly your airline." This
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