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The concept of CRM has evolved over a period of time through a sequence of initiatives, which have been directed towards improving business performance. In today's highly competitive business world CRM can be considered as the... more
Vendor Management (VM) is a wholesome and well established concept in SCM. There are two (2) distinct approaches to view Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): (1) Fort (American) model, and (2) Toyota (Japanese) model. We are... more
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This paper proposes to unravel what digital technologies have to offer using proven academic models, in order to make a distinction between what may be considered as evolution or disruption in Procurement. The evolution in value creation... more
Decisions about institutional food procurement take place in several public contexts, including public K-12 schools, public universities, public prisons, and hunger-relief agencies. They implicate numerous values, including animal... more
It seems that quite often we don’t even get a chance to ask ourselves that question before a purchase makes its way into our shopping trolley. The urge to posses can be an unexpected, sudden and exciting force, very much tied with... more
IKEA implemented multiple Supply Chain Management "SCM" strategies that enabled to offer IKEA's customers with stylish and high-quality products at low-prices, in line with its clear vision " to create a better everyday life for the many... more
More recently, terms like ‘avatars’ and the phenomenon of fanatical conspicuous consumption, or anti-branding movements opens up thinking towards other religious belief systems, eastern perspectives and politics linked to brands. This... more
Nystrom (1990) described high tech markets as marketing dependent and technologically driven. Unfortunately, there is evidence that this linkage is not often recognized by organizations (Gupta, Ray and Wilemon 1985). High tech markets are... more
In an era where technology prevails, entrepreneurs as well as marketers see the need to keep up with the fast pace of change or risk being outdated. Gone are the days when a pure-bricks business model will thrive well in current market... more
This paper will propose a type of message appeal to be used in the advertising, making sure to explain the rationale behind the appeal, it will analyze the different cultures this product will appeal to and make recommendations on which... more
This thesis examines the shifting relationship between the state and its subjects with regard to responsibility for and entitlement to care. Using Malaysia as a case study the research engages with international medical travel (IMT) as an... more
This thesis presents and analyzes the various practices in the functional area of Sourcing and Procurement. The 21 firms that are studied operate in one of the following industries: Aerospace, Apparel/ Footwear, Automotive, Computers,... more
The term ‘Halal’ is becoming more visible: as an ingredient brand, a label and as a seal of approval. However, it is debatable whether current branding approaches encapsulate the full nature and spirit of what Halal is and means. The... more
Allaah granted his Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, qualities of perfection and noble characteristics which distinguished him from all other human beings. Consequently, he, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, combined all the possible... more
Social responsibility, animal welfare, and environmental responsibility are essential practices in sustainably sourced products. The industry leaders in ethical sourcing and sustainable development are paving the way while the followers... more
This report aims to uncover whether the four largest UK supermarkets; Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons and J.Sainsbury’s can gain a competitive advantage through the use of operations management, and whether any advantage gained from it can be... more
While the socio-economics of the coffee industry has received much attention, this article presents a novel analysis of B2B relationships in order to understand what determines coffee roasters' sourcing strategies. The theoretical... more
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The sourcing process affected the firm’s business operation since it claimed a significant portion of company’s resources. Overall, the decision to apply sourcing strategy was influenced by three factors, i.e. product quality, suppliers’... more
Recensione di due libri:
Marcel Danesi, Brands. Il mondo delle marche, 2009, Carocci
Nello Barile, Brand new world. Il consumo delle marche come forma di rappresentazione del mondo, 2009, Lupetti
Marcel Danesi, Brands. Il mondo delle marche, 2009, Carocci
Nello Barile, Brand new world. Il consumo delle marche come forma di rappresentazione del mondo, 2009, Lupetti
This exploratory study examined channel-switching behavior using the theory of planned behavior in three retail channels: bricks-and-mortar stores, catalogs, and the Internet. This theory assumes that individual attitudes and beliefs,... more
As Phil Hogan lifted the final pages of his business plan out of his printer, he looked at the clock. It was almost midnight, which meant that he had about seven hours to get ready for another day at work. But the idea of going to his job... more
Food and Agribusiness Multinational Enterprises (F&A MNEs) increasingly wish to source from smallholders to secure and stabilize the supply of agricultural commodities in high value-adding supply chains, while contributing positively to... more
Every day consumers make decisions on whether or not to buy a product. In some cases the decision is based solely on price but in many instances the purchasing decision is more complex, and many more factors might be considered before the... more
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