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How the World Ran Out of Everything

Inside the Global Supply Chain

by Peter S. Goodman ...

By the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities."A tale that will change ... Read more

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By the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities."A tale that will change
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Shopped

The Shocking Power of British Supermarkets

by Joanna Blythman ...

An elegant demolition of the supermarket miracle, this book charts the impact that supermarkets have had on every aspect of our lives and culture.Did you know…Almost 50% of supermarket fruit and vegetables contain pesticide residues?UK supermarkets make 40p on every £1 spent on bananas while plantations workers are paid just 1p?Supermarkets instill a climate of fear amongst their suppliers?Every ... Read more

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An elegant demolition of the supermarket miracle, this book charts the impact that supermarkets have had on every aspect of our lives and culture.Did you know…Almost 50% of supermarket fruit and vegetables contain pesticide residues?UK supermarkets make 40p on every £1 spent on bananas while plantations workers are paid just 1p?Supermarkets instill a climate of fear amongst their suppliers?Every
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The Checkout Girl

by Tazeen Ahmad ...

How much do you know about what really goes on at your local supermarket?We see them every week and they are privy to some of our most intimate secrets – those we wouldn't even share with our closest friends. To us they are the anonymous helpers for whom nothing is too much trouble. But for them, every customer has a part in a gripping soap-opera of lovers' tiffs, family feuds and extraordinary ... Read more

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How much do you know about what really goes on at your local supermarket?We see them every week and they are privy to some of our most intimate secrets – those we wouldn't even share with our closest friends. To us they are the anonymous helpers for whom nothing is too much trouble. But for them, every customer has a part in a gripping soap-opera of lovers' tiffs, family feuds and extraordinary
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Priceless

The Hidden Psychology of Value

by William Poundstone ...

**The first book to reveal how everday pricing strategies manipulate usWhy do text messages cost money while emails are free? Why do cereal packets keep getting smaller? Why do department stores have a few extortionate goods that no one will buy? Why do so many prices end in 9?**Discover how everyday pricing strategies are designed to manipulate us – and how to fight back'An instructive and ... Read more

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**The first book to reveal how everday pricing strategies manipulate usWhy do text messages cost money while emails are free? Why do cereal packets keep getting smaller? Why do department stores have a few extortionate goods that no one will buy? Why do so many prices end in 9?**Discover how everyday pricing strategies are designed to manipulate us – and how to fight back'An instructive and
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Visions of Inequality

From the French Revolution to the End of the Cold War

by Branko Milanovic ...

A Financial Times Best Book of the Year.A sweeping and original history of how economists across two centuries have thought about inequality, told through portraits of six key figures.“How do you see income distribution in your time, and how and why do you expect it to change?” That is the question Branko Milanovic imagines posing to six of history's most influential economists: François Quesnay, ... Read more

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A Financial Times Best Book of the Year.A sweeping and original history of how economists across two centuries have thought about inequality, told through portraits of six key figures.“How do you see income distribution in your time, and how and why do you expect it to change?” That is the question Branko Milanovic imagines posing to six of history's most influential economists: François Quesnay,
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The Fashion Conspiracy

by Nicholas Coleridge ...

From the catwalks of Paris to the sweatshops of South Korea; from Seventh Avenue glitz to Tokyo new-wave… The sophisticated brokings of the fashion conspiracy have generated a powerful new force in the world economy; designer money.Nicholas Coleridge presents a fascinating portrait of the jet-setting matrons who are the gurus and tyrants of the fashion press; of fashion legends like Paloma Picasso ... Read more

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From the catwalks of Paris to the sweatshops of South Korea; from Seventh Avenue glitz to Tokyo new-wave… The sophisticated brokings of the fashion conspiracy have generated a powerful new force in the world economy; designer money.Nicholas Coleridge presents a fascinating portrait of the jet-setting matrons who are the gurus and tyrants of the fashion press; of fashion legends like Paloma Picasso
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Shop Different

How retail revealed Apple’s genius

by Ron Johnson ...

The store you know. The story you don't.When Steve Jobs hired Ron Johnson to create the Apple Store in 2000, conventional wisdom said that the internet would put stores out of business. By the time he left Apple in 2011, Johnson and his team had created the most respected and profitable retail stores in the world. And even then, sceptics were still predicting the death of physical retail.In Shop ... Read more

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The store you know. The story you don't.When Steve Jobs hired Ron Johnson to create the Apple Store in 2000, conventional wisdom said that the internet would put stores out of business. By the time he left Apple in 2011, Johnson and his team had created the most respected and profitable retail stores in the world. And even then, sceptics were still predicting the death of physical retail.In Shop
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Finding Lights in a Dark Age

Sharing Land, Work and Craft

by Chris Smaje ...

**Named to the Civil Eats "2025 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide"How we can meet the challenges of our age by moving away from the political and economic philosophies of both the left and right to a more equitable re-organization of society, economy, land and food production, driven by the local community rather than a central government.**Today, society and government are still asking ... Read more

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**Named to the Civil Eats "2025 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide"How we can meet the challenges of our age by moving away from the political and economic philosophies of both the left and right to a more equitable re-organization of society, economy, land and food production, driven by the local community rather than a central government.**Today, society and government are still asking
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The Cost of Free Shipping

Amazon in the Global Economy

Edited by Jake Alimahomed-Wilson, Ellen Reese ...

Series series Wildcat
**Winner of the UALE Book Award 2021**Amazon is the most powerful corporation on the planet and its CEO, Jeff Bezos, has become the richest person in history, and one of the few people to profit from a global pandemic. Its dominance has reshaped the global economy itself: we live in the age of 'Amazon Capitalism'.'One-click' instant consumerism and its immense variety of products has made Amazon a ... Read more

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**Winner of the UALE Book Award 2021**Amazon is the most powerful corporation on the planet and its CEO, Jeff Bezos, has become the richest person in history, and one of the few people to profit from a global pandemic. Its dominance has reshaped the global economy itself: we live in the age of 'Amazon Capitalism'.'One-click' instant consumerism and its immense variety of products has made Amazon a
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Defence Logistics

Enabling and Sustaining Successful Military Operations

Edited by Jeremy Smith ...

The management of logistics and supply chain operations is of vital importance in the defence sector.Defence Logistics looks at established theories and their practical utility, providing insights into current thinking for postgraduate and undergraduate students, lecturers, researchers, practitioners and professionals through real-life case studies.Defence Logistics focuses on key areas of ... Read more

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The management of logistics and supply chain operations is of vital importance in the defence sector.Defence Logistics looks at established theories and their practical utility, providing insights into current thinking for postgraduate and undergraduate students, lecturers, researchers, practitioners and professionals through real-life case studies.Defence Logistics focuses on key areas of
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Supply Chain Risk Management

Vulnerability and Resilience in Logistics

by Donald Waters ...

Vulnerability to sudden supply chain disruption is one of the major threats facing companies today. The challenge for businesses today is to mitigate this risk through creating resilient supply chains.Addressing this need, ***Supply Chain Risk Management***guides you through the whole risk management process from start to finish. Using jargon-free language, this accessible book covers the ... Read more

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Vulnerability to sudden supply chain disruption is one of the major threats facing companies today. The challenge for businesses today is to mitigate this risk through creating resilient supply chains.Addressing this need, ***Supply Chain Risk Management***guides you through the whole risk management process from start to finish. Using jargon-free language, this accessible book covers the
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Culture Stores

Redefining the Shopping Space through Connection to Community

by Ibrahim Ibrahim, Koral Ibrahim ...

Reimagine physical retail as a strategic growth driver in a digital-first world.Culture Stores provides a proven framework for senior executives, brand leaders and decision-makers to understand the financial, cultural and strategic impact of retail transformation. As online shopping grows and physical retail evolves, this book equips leaders with tools for informed decision-making, brand ... Read more

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Reimagine physical retail as a strategic growth driver in a digital-first world.Culture Stores provides a proven framework for senior executives, brand leaders and decision-makers to understand the financial, cultural and strategic impact of retail transformation. As online shopping grows and physical retail evolves, this book equips leaders with tools for informed decision-making, brand
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The Lean Supply Chain

Managing the Challenge at Tesco

by Barry Evans, Robert Mason ...

WINNER: Les Plumes des Achats 2016 - Prix des Associations (1st edition)Over the last two decades Tesco has emerged as a dominant player in the UK market and a leading global retailer. The Lean Supply Chain explores how Tesco, over the last 20 years or so, has built its business around supply chain excellence. As a mega-retailer, Tesco has learnt to create a balanced supply chain system, ... Read more

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WINNER: Les Plumes des Achats 2016 - Prix des Associations (1st edition)Over the last two decades Tesco has emerged as a dominant player in the UK market and a leading global retailer. The Lean Supply Chain explores how Tesco, over the last 20 years or so, has built its business around supply chain excellence. As a mega-retailer, Tesco has learnt to create a balanced supply chain system,
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The Growing Marijuana Handbook: How To Easily Grow Marijuana, Weed & Cannabis Indoors & Outdoors Including Tips On Horticulture, Growing In Small Places & Medical Marijuana - For Beginners & Advanced

by Simon Major ...

Do you want to discover the secrets of growing marijuana like a pro?Are you interested in unlocking the easy, time-tested strategies for cannabis horticulture?Would you like to rapidly improve your bud quality and yield?If you want to grow your own marijuana but you have no idea how to get started, you're not alone.The truth is, growing marijuana is challenging - if you don't have the right ... Read more

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Do you want to discover the secrets of growing marijuana like a pro?Are you interested in unlocking the easy, time-tested strategies for cannabis horticulture?Would you like to rapidly improve your bud quality and yield?If you want to grow your own marijuana but you have no idea how to get started, you're not alone.The truth is, growing marijuana is challenging - if you don't have the right
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Basic Income

A Radical Proposal for a Free Society and a Sane Economy

by Philippe Van Parijs, Yannick Vanderborght ...

“Powerful as well as highly engaging—a brilliant book.”—Amartya SenA Times Higher Education Book of the WeekIt may sound crazy to pay people whether or not they’re working or even looking for work. But the idea of providing an unconditional basic income to everyone, rich or poor, active or inactive, has long been advocated by such major thinkers as Thomas Paine, John Stuart Mill, and John Kenneth ... Read more

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“Powerful as well as highly engaging—a brilliant book.”—Amartya SenA Times Higher Education Book of the WeekIt may sound crazy to pay people whether or not they’re working or even looking for work. But the idea of providing an unconditional basic income to everyone, rich or poor, active or inactive, has long been advocated by such major thinkers as Thomas Paine, John Stuart Mill, and John Kenneth
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B2B Brand Management

Incorporating Performance Branding, Transformative Marketing and Artificial Intelligence

by Philip Kotler, Waldemar Pfoertsch ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
As B2B solutions continue to advance, industrial companies are embracing branding to differentiate themselves and generate preference for their offers. While branding has been crucial to the success of renowned consumer goods like Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Mercedes-Benz, it's time for more industrial companies to systematically enhance their brand management strategies.Industrial pioneers such as ... Read more

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As B2B solutions continue to advance, industrial companies are embracing branding to differentiate themselves and generate preference for their offers. While branding has been crucial to the success of renowned consumer goods like Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Mercedes-Benz, it's time for more industrial companies to systematically enhance their brand management strategies.Industrial pioneers such as
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Effective Strategic Sourcing

Drive Performance with Sustainable Strategies for Procurement

by Patrick Barr ...

Modern supply chains are enjoying new opportunities for innovation and growth. Build competitive advantage, optimize cost and encourage ethical business practices with the process of strategic sourcing.Effective Strategic Sourcing brings together tools and techniques to develop comprehensive sourcing strategies and drive performance and margin improvement in an ethical, environmentally responsible ... Read more

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Modern supply chains are enjoying new opportunities for innovation and growth. Build competitive advantage, optimize cost and encourage ethical business practices with the process of strategic sourcing.Effective Strategic Sourcing brings together tools and techniques to develop comprehensive sourcing strategies and drive performance and margin improvement in an ethical, environmentally responsible
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Packaging Logistics

Understanding and managing the economic and environmental impacts of packaging in supply chains

by Dr Henrik Pålsson ...

Packaging has a major impact on supply chain performance, as it affects all logistics activities in supply chains. Effective and efficient packaging can significantly improve the performance of companies by generating value and reducing costs and the negative environmental impacts in supply chains. Packaging Logistics uses a systems approach to examine all the essential roles of packaging in ... Read more

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Packaging has a major impact on supply chain performance, as it affects all logistics activities in supply chains. Effective and efficient packaging can significantly improve the performance of companies by generating value and reducing costs and the negative environmental impacts in supply chains. Packaging Logistics uses a systems approach to examine all the essential roles of packaging in
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E-Business in der Musikindustrie: Rechtliche Grundlagen, Auswirkungen des File-Sharings und aktuelle Geschäftsmodelle

by Jan Keiman ...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich BWL - Handel und Distribution, Note: 1,0, Hochschule Koblenz (ehem. FH Koblenz), Veranstaltung: Projektarbeit E-Business, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Hausarbeit soll den Veränderungsprozess innerhalb des E-Business der Musikbranche genauer unter die Lupe nehmen. Die Arbeit beginnt mit einer Beschreibung des alltäglichen Umgangs mit den ... Read more

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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich BWL - Handel und Distribution, Note: 1,0, Hochschule Koblenz (ehem. FH Koblenz), Veranstaltung: Projektarbeit E-Business, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Hausarbeit soll den Veränderungsprozess innerhalb des E-Business der Musikbranche genauer unter die Lupe nehmen. Die Arbeit beginnt mit einer Beschreibung des alltäglichen Umgangs mit den
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Das einfache und emotionale Kauferlebnis

Mit Usability, User Experience und Customer Experience anspruchsvolle Kunden gewinnen

by Johannes Robier ...

Series series Business and Economics (German Language)
Bei der Entscheidung eines Kunden für den Kauf eines Produktes oder Dienstleistung sind viele Faktoren wichtig, die bewusst oder unbewusst wahrgenommen werden. Ausschlaggebend für Kaufentscheidung ist letztlich jedoch ein Gefühl des Vertrauens, das der Kunde entwickelt hat. Dieser "Reason to believe“ ist der entscheidende Faktor, warum Produkte gekauft, weshalb Dienstleistungen in Anspruch ... Read more

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Bei der Entscheidung eines Kunden für den Kauf eines Produktes oder Dienstleistung sind viele Faktoren wichtig, die bewusst oder unbewusst wahrgenommen werden. Ausschlaggebend für Kaufentscheidung ist letztlich jedoch ein Gefühl des Vertrauens, das der Kunde entwickelt hat. Dieser "Reason to believe“ ist der entscheidende Faktor, warum Produkte gekauft, weshalb Dienstleistungen in Anspruch
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Verhandlungstechniken zwischen Kunden und Lieferanten

by Elisabeth Schuster ...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich BWL - Handel und Distribution, Note: 1,0, Hochschule Wismar, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Verhandlungen finden nicht nur in der Politik, sondern in allen Lebensbereichen statt; im betrieblichen Umfeld haben Sie aber eine besondere Bedeutung. Sie sind notwendig, um die eigenen Interessen oder die Interessen des Unternehmens gegenüber ... Read more

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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich BWL - Handel und Distribution, Note: 1,0, Hochschule Wismar, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Verhandlungen finden nicht nur in der Politik, sondern in allen Lebensbereichen statt; im betrieblichen Umfeld haben Sie aber eine besondere Bedeutung. Sie sind notwendig, um die eigenen Interessen oder die Interessen des Unternehmens gegenüber
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Internet und E-Commerce - Anwendungen in der Agrarwirtschaft; dargestellt an der Online-Vermarktung von Weihnachtsbäumen und dem Erwerbszweig 'Urlaub auf dem Bauernhof'

by Burkhard Blumberger ...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2005 im Fachbereich BWL - Handel und Distribution, Note: 2,0, Hochschule Anhalt - Standort Bernburg, Veranstaltung: Telematik, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der Absatz von Weihnachtsbäumen hat mit einer jährlich verkauften Stückzahl von ca. 23 Mio. einen in den letzten Jahren stabilen Sättigungsgrad erreicht. Bei einer derzeitigen Versorgungsrate von über 80 % (bei 28 Mio. ... Read more

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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2005 im Fachbereich BWL - Handel und Distribution, Note: 2,0, Hochschule Anhalt - Standort Bernburg, Veranstaltung: Telematik, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der Absatz von Weihnachtsbäumen hat mit einer jährlich verkauften Stückzahl von ca. 23 Mio. einen in den letzten Jahren stabilen Sättigungsgrad erreicht. Bei einer derzeitigen Versorgungsrate von über 80 % (bei 28 Mio.
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Shipping and Globalization in the Post-War Era

Contexts, Companies, Connections

Edited by Niels P. Petersson, Stig Tenold, Nicholas J. White ...

Series series Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics
This open access book belongs to the Maritime Business and Economic History strand of the Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics book series.This volume highlights the contribution of the shipping industry to the transformations in business and society of the postwar era. Shipping was both an example and an engine of globalization and structural change. In turn, the industry experienced and ... Read more

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This open access book belongs to the Maritime Business and Economic History strand of the Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics book series.This volume highlights the contribution of the shipping industry to the transformations in business and society of the postwar era. Shipping was both an example and an engine of globalization and structural change. In turn, the industry experienced and
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北大文化产业评论（2022-2023）

by 向勇主编 ...

《北大文化产业评论（2022—2023）》属“中华文化传承与创新研究智库丛书”系列，是北京大学文化产业研究性学术期刊书，全书分为理论视野、前沿观察、产业动态、区域热点四大板块，对文化产业体制改革、文化产业理论、区域文化产业、文化企业经营管理、国外文化产业、文化产业案例和文化产业学科建设等相关领域展开理论性、批判性、历史性和国际性的研究论述，重点探讨了文化产业的发展战略和商业模式，倡导跨学科的视角研究文化产业现象和趋势。 ... Read more

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《北大文化产业评论（2022—2023）》属“中华文化传承与创新研究智库丛书”系列，是北京大学文化产业研究性学术期刊书，全书分为理论视野、前沿观察、产业动态、区域热点四大板块，对文化产业体制改革、文化产业理论、区域文化产业、文化企业经营管理、国外文化产业、文化产业案例和文化产业学科建设等相关领域展开理论性、批判性、历史性和国际性的研究论述，重点探讨了文化产业的发展战略和商业模式，倡导跨学科的视角研究文化产业现象和趋势。
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