The document discusses various layout strategies for operations management including fixed-position, process-oriented, office, retail, warehouse, and product-oriented layouts. It provides examples of each type and describes key considerations for each like material flow, space utilization, and balancing workloads. McDonald's new kitchen layout that improved efficiency and reduced food costs by $100 million annually is highlighted.
This document summarizes a webinar presented by the United States Department of Commerce and the American Bar Association on developing a brand protection strategy in China. It discusses a hypothetical case study involving an American shoe company called Rollershoe that is having its intellectual property infringed upon in China. The summary discusses strategies Rollershoe could have taken to better protect its trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property in China, as well as actions it can now take against infringement in both China and the United States.
Educación por la Paz 8: Pobreza en el mundo...miquel beltran
Quetzalli vive con su familia en la selva del Amazonas en Brasil, donde la vida es difícil debido a enfermedades, insectos venenosos, serpientes, falta de trabajo, violencia del tráfico de drogas y pobreza extrema. A pesar de estas dificultades, Quetzalli busca a su mamá porque quiere ir a jugar con sus amigos después de lavar su ropa, sin darse cuenta de los peligros que enfrenta a diario en la selva.
The document discusses small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India and the retail industry. It notes that SMEs make significant contributions to the Indian economy through employment, exports, and GDP. The retail industry is one of India's largest, but organized retailing accounts for a small portion. The government is considering allowing foreign direct investment in retail under new safeguards for small shops.
The document discusses various layout strategies for operations management including fixed-position, process-oriented, office, retail, warehouse, and product-oriented layouts. It provides examples of each type and describes key considerations for each like material flow, space utilization, and balancing workloads. McDonald's new kitchen layout that improved efficiency and reduced food costs by $100 million annually is highlighted.
This document summarizes a webinar presented by the United States Department of Commerce and the American Bar Association on developing a brand protection strategy in China. It discusses a hypothetical case study involving an American shoe company called Rollershoe that is having its intellectual property infringed upon in China. The summary discusses strategies Rollershoe could have taken to better protect its trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property in China, as well as actions it can now take against infringement in both China and the United States.
Educación por la Paz 8: Pobreza en el mundo...miquel beltran
Quetzalli vive con su familia en la selva del Amazonas en Brasil, donde la vida es difícil debido a enfermedades, insectos venenosos, serpientes, falta de trabajo, violencia del tráfico de drogas y pobreza extrema. A pesar de estas dificultades, Quetzalli busca a su mamá porque quiere ir a jugar con sus amigos después de lavar su ropa, sin darse cuenta de los peligros que enfrenta a diario en la selva.
The document discusses small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India and the retail industry. It notes that SMEs make significant contributions to the Indian economy through employment, exports, and GDP. The retail industry is one of India's largest, but organized retailing accounts for a small portion. The government is considering allowing foreign direct investment in retail under new safeguards for small shops.