Industry Essays

Author Mark Twain described the latter half of the nineteenth century as the “Gilded Age,” meaning golden, because of the economic opportunities that America had to offer during these times. However, there were some people who sought success selfishly before attempting to revolutionize the economy. The men who took advantage …

Preparation questions for Transportation National Group 1. What challenges does TNG face in managing its leases on trailers? 2. What is your assessment of TNG’s current lease performance measures and controls, especially its use of ROI measures? 3. How might TNG implement revenue management? What ideas or approaches seem most …

An industry is a creature of its environment. Its very survival and all of its perspectives, resources, problems, and opportunities are generated & conditioned by the environment. Thus it is important for an industry to monitor the relevant changes taking place in its environment and formulate strategies to adapt to …

1. Do you believe the Bush administration was correct in imposing tariffs in March 2002 on a wide range of steel imports? I believe that President Bush needed to do something to protect the US steel market. At the time that President Bush decided to impose temporary tariffs on steel …

MPO Strengths * Consultants are financially rewarded only if they increase sales and recruiting. The strong link between performance and outcomes (strong P-to-O instrumentality in Expectancy Theory) leads to high employee motivation. * Mary Kay’s automobile reward program is highly valued by employees (high outcome valences in Expectancy Theory) and …

Evaluate the logistics operations carried out within the company highlighting the problems encountered. Cartes Sans Frontières (CSF) is a multi-million organisation that produces maps for the European traveller. Based at Lyons in France, they produce maps, atlases and travel guides. The production is all done in house, saving on external …

Central Issue With the small car market in France undergoing rapid change, the strategies of yore are making way for newer methodologies. No longer can a car manufacturer simply make a big car for the wealthy and a small car for the less fortunate. For Ford, it is critical that …

Federal Express (FedEx) Corporation is a global logistics and supply chain management company. FedEx has been known for their multiple innovations in information systems which they have integrated into their logistics and supply chain management systems. This case study analyzes strategies used by FedEx that helped earn its success as …

What are the chief economic characteristics of the boating industry? Answer 1.The major characteristic of the boat industry is the overall economy. 2.When the economy is booming then the sales of boats will increase. These types of boats are considered a luxury item and when the economy is failing, so …

ARRIVA BUS SERVICES Arriva plc is one of the leading transport services organization in Europe and it also one of the UK’s largest bus operators, with over 6,000 vehicles. Arriva bus and coaches is one of Britain’s largest bus and coach supply companies, from its base in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire …