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availability, consistency in delivery timing, order period cycle, delivery frequency, failure recovery system, support in physical delivery, flexibility, support information system and post-delivery support. These attributes were used in other Brazilian researches in an integral approach (FIGUEIREDO et al 2000a, 2000b) or with some modifications (KOVACS, 2004). In this paper these nine dimensions are used. 3. Logistic Organizational Structure (LOS) Organizational structures can be studied in many forms. Traditional

replication with extension. Journal of Consumer Research; n° 21; pp.332-341. 4. Belch M.A. et Belch G.E. et Sciglimpaglia D. (1980); ‘Conflict in family decision making: An exploratory investigation; Advances in Consumer Research; n° 7; éd. Jerry C., Olson, Ann Arbor, MI: Association for Consumer Research; pp.475-479. 5. Belch G.E., Ceresino G. et Belch M.A. (1985); ‘Parental and teenager child influences in family decision making’; Journal of Business Research; n° 13; pp.163-169. 6. Belk R. W. (1986);

There are signs of slow down in the growth of the pharmaceutical industry worldwide and thus it can be implied that the research based industry has entered the maturity stage of its lifecycle. The following illustration summarizes the position of the industry on the industry life cycle. Introduction Maturity Growth Decline Research Based Pharmaceutical’s Position Research Based Pharmaceuticals Industry Life Cycle Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: Threat of Potential New Entrants * The

costa on both the number of outlets owned and market share. To get a more detailed view on the current position of Starbucks market research would need to be conducted in order to find some more up to date figures on Starbuck’s performance within the new market to put with the figure for previous years to see if there is a trend developing. Also market research on the type of customer that the company attract and why they choose Starbucks above other coffee retailers would also help to set the

a compulsory group activity to complete. Reading/Research By this point in this module you should have access to a copy of one of the essential texts. In addition you should also allocate some time to undertaking background research in the library and on the Internet, focussing on academic articles and texts relating to brand strategies. You should use your lecture slides as a basis on which to progress onto additional reading and research into this topic. You will be rewarded in your final assignment

nations which claim to have totally banned tobacco advertising, with a further 77 having some form of restriction1. More recently, Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Slovakia, Ukraine and Russia have also been reported to have implemented bans. The research and public health policy literature on tobacco advertising has burgeoned as moves to ban advertising have become increasingly contested. This literature has been recently reviewed2"4 and its scope covers the nine areas listed below (these are referenced

no 2, pp. 554-570 Chandra, P., Fisher, M.L., (1994). Coordination of production and distribution planning, European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 72, no3, pp. 503-517 Chen,T.W., (1993). Determining profit-maxiamizing production/shipping policies in a one-to-one direct shipping, stochastic demand environment. European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 64, no1, pp. 83-102 Clarisse D.-F., Gerd F., (2001). An integrated model for an industrial production-distribution problem. IIE Transactions

de l'individu et les caractéristiques du site et de savoir comment cette interaction agir sur la confiance dans le site et son utilisation. Références Aaker Jennifer, 1997, "Dimensions of brand personality", Journal of Marketing Research, Vol. 34, pp. 347-356. Alba Joseph, John Lynch, Barton Weitz, Chris Janiszewski, Richard Lutz, Alan Sawyer et Stacy Wood, 1997, "Interactive home shopping: consumer, retailer, and manufacturer incentives to participate in electronic marketplaces"

OF CULTURE A major challenge of doing business internationally is to adapt effectively to different cultures. Such adaptation requires an understanding of cultural diversity, perceptions, stereotypes, and values. In recent years, a great deal of research has been conducted on cultural dimensions and attitudes, and the findings have proved useful in providing integrative profiles of international cultures. However, a word of caution must be given when discussing these country profiles. It must be

in conjunction with market research to keep in touch with consumers' dreams. Progression - Pioneers of the Market Marketing plays a vital role in the process of constant technological innovation. Sony has always held the view that good marketing involves pioneering the market, which comes down to market creation. Simply producing goods that meet a market's current needs will lead to failure in the long run. Driving markets forward through its innovative research and development, Sony has been