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Oil Industry Maintenance, 2004.
An evaluation of the maintenance requirements of the petroleum industry.
7,872 words (approx. 31.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 118.95
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This paper examines how maintenance issues and scheduling are very important for the petroleum industry and how different business units have to work in close coordination with each other in order to achieve the best performance from all the equipment within the organization. It also discusses the importance of training and education and how training should not be restricted to the maintenance departments, but rather the need and reason for maintenance should be provided to all employees within the organization. It shows how the stability of the oil and gas industry depends on its ability to answer the market's increased demand, while still providing profits. All scheduling for maintenance in the oil production business should be done based on the bottleneck, the product most required.
Outline
Introduction
Existing Conditions in the Petroleum Industry
Problems Faced by Maintenance Departments and Their Impact on the Petroleum Industry
Discussion of the Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance of Tanks Used For Storage of Petroleum Products in Tank Farms
Maintenance of Refineries on a Holistic and Generalized Bases
Results Expected From the Maintenance Program Set in Place
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"Many of the key players in the oil and gas industry are striving to reduce their outstanding debts and improving their cash flow. Organizations involved in the productions, distribution and warehousing of petroleum products are realizing that by using preventive maintenance (PM) and behaving proactive with regards to the problems and issues faced within their operations that can achieve their goal of reducing costs and operational expenses. Constant risk assessments of the manufacturing and production facilities and periodic evaluation of all the work processes has helped many other industries improve their bottom line. The petroleum industry is quick to realize the gains and advantages that can be got by using many of the tried and tested management tools used by other industries."
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Walgreens and the Retail Drugstore Industry, 2001.
A detailed look at the retail drugstore industry with special reference to Walgreens, the leader of the industry.
9,250 words (approx. 37.0 pages), 34 sources, £ 132.95
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The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze the retail drugstore industry and then focus on Walgreens, the industry leader in terms of sales. As part of the Walgreens analysis, its major competitors (CVS Corporation and Rite Aid Corporation) will also be described and analyzed.
Defining the Industry
Number and Type of Pharmacies
Drugstores
External Forces and Agents
Health Maintenance Organizations
Sales
Growth Strategies
Competitors
Competition
Technology
Demographic Trends
Suppliers / Vendors
Regulation
Managed Care and Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Walgreens - A Company Snapshot
Positive Demographics Should Help Fuel Growth
Walgreens Strategic Response
Differentiation
Focus
Walgreens SWOT Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Rite Aid Corporation
CVS Corporation
Financial Analysis
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"During the 1990s, many factors were applying downward pressure on the profit margins of retail drug companies', including the rise of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), advances in information technology, the emergence of e-commerce, and economic power concentrated in the hands of large pharmaceutical companies (Global Powers of Retailing, 2000).Companies in the retail drugstore industry are engaged in the retail sale of prescription drugs, proprietary drugs, and nonprescription medications. Many also sell medical devices, as well as a variety of cosmetics, toiletries, tobacco, novelty items, snack-foods, and beverages (Encyclopedia of American Industry)."
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Aircraft Maintenance Management, 2005.
An analysis of the cost savings that can be obtained from efficient aircraft maintenance management.
1,398 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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A major expense of operating any aircraft is maintenance expense. In commercial and business aviation, the costs go far beyond the immediate costs of direct labor and materials. This paper examines how the critical nature of maintenance planning and advanced software technology potentials have combined to create many types of software options for automated maintenance scheduling. It looks at how maintenance planning software can reduce maintenance costs and prevent loss of revenue and how operators are forging "off the shelf" programs into individualized solutions.
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Abstract
Direct Effects of Poor Maintenance Planning
Indirect Effects of Poor Maintenance Planning
Software Solutions
Conclusion
References
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"The obvious consequences of poor maintenance planning are flight safety failures. One infamous incident involved the January 2000 crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 into the Pacific Ocean when a crucial flight control part failed. It was later determined by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that the part, a jackscrew controlling the horizontal stabilizer, failed due to lack of lubrication. The NTSB ruled not only that failure was due to poor maintenance practices of Alaska Airlines but also blamed the Federal Administration Agency (FAA) for lack of oversight. (Wallace, 2006) Alaska Airlines improved their maintenance procedures and the FAA issued additional requirements for the jackscrew inspection intervals."
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The Ski Resort Industry, 2008.
This report characterizes the market for the ski resort industry and related products/services and assesses the attractiveness of this market to potential producers/marketers.
2,780 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 57.95
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This paper explains that, although skiing is one of Americans' favorite sports and leisure activities, ski areas throughout North America are facing many problems. The author points out that fewer people visit U.S. ski areas now than ten or twenty years ago. The paper also relates that the high seasonality of demand, the potential negative effects of climate change and issues surrounding environmentally sustainable management practices present major challenges to the ski industry. The author underscores that the barriers to market entry include large amounts of initial capital, high maintenance costs, dependability on weather and human resources management. The paper reports that successful resorts respond to these challenges through continued diversification and effective customer relationship management programs. The author concludes that the ski resort industry is not an attractive candidate for potential market entrants.
Table of Contents:
List of Figures
Executive Summary
Purposes of the Report
Sources and Methods of Data Collection
Interpretations and Conclusions
Introduction
Industry Assessment
Industry Landscape
Market Demand
Seasonality of Demand
Factors Influencing Future Demand
Climate Change
Environmentally Sustainable Management
Barriers to Entry
Staying Ahead of the Competition
Summary
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"Seasonality of demand in the ski resort industry refers to the fluctuations in demand during different months of the year. Statistics reflecting the number of visits or the frequency of ski resort visitations per season is not readily available, making it difficult to quantify seasonality of demand. However, one can draw a parallel between the seasonality of demand in the ski resort industry and the seasonality of demand for skis and related equipment. According to AuctionBytes.com (2007), the independent trade publication for online merchants, demand for snow skis seems to concentrate around Christmas holidays."
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The Banking Industry in Oman, 2005.
This paper is a research report, which develops a business continuity plan for the Oman banking industry.
21,275 words (approx. 85.1 pages), 35 sources, MLA, £ 172.95
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This paper explains that a business continuity plann is the method or process whereby financial institutions ensure the protection or recovery of operations, including services to customers, when confronted with adverse events such as natural disasters, technological failures, human error or terrorism. The author points out that the research indicates that the Oman banking industry has an idea of what it should be doing for its business continuity plans, but instead, it looks primarily at the I.T. situation, which is important but fails to develop plans for all of the necessary phases of the banking business. The paper stresses that the strongest recommendation, which can be made for the Oman banking industry and for other businesses, is the need for redundancy in every phase of the operation, even maintenance of records outside the country. Tables and graphs.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction and Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Theoretical Basis
Limitations of the Study
Definition of Terms
Organization of the Remainder of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Population and Sample
Collection and Tabulation of Data
Data Analysis Procedures
Policy Document for a Business Continuity Plan in the Oman Banking Industry
Analysis of the Data, Results, and Discussion
Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations
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"Some banks, of course, do already have these plans, although it is a small number. Of the banks that do not have one and are not working toward one, cost seems to be the key. Creating and implementing this type of plan and ensuring that it is updated and adjusted properly is a time consuming, difficult, and often expensive thing for banks and other businesses to do, and it is understandable that some banks would be reluctant to create a business continuity plan for these reasons. However, banks should look toward these expenses not as costs, but as an investment toward the safety and security of their future."
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Globalization and the Textile Industry, 2007.
A discussion of how globalization and the global value chain has impacted the textile industry.
1,106 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper defines and describes the interplay within the global value chain in an organization, with a focus on the textile industry. In particular, the author explores how implementation of the global value chain has allowed foreign textile firms to become more competitive against their American rivals. The author then highlights China's successful use of value chain in its textile industry.
Outline:
Introduction
Value Chain Overview
China's Use of Inbound Logistics
China's Use of Production Operations
China's Use of Outbound Logistics
China's Use of Sales and Marketing
China's Use of Maintenance
Conclusion
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" The value chain centers on value-added processes within a company. These processes include: the inbound logistics, production operations, outbound logistics, sales and marketing, and maintenance. Administrative functions, human resource management, research and development, and procurement processes are all deemed as support activities. The ultimate end-goal for organizations is to maximize the value of each process and minimize the costs associated. The global value chain extends beyond the organization itself, but throughout the entire supply and distribution chain, across geographic boundaries. Each of the organization's suppliers', distributors' and even the organization's buyers' value chain interconnects with the organization, creating a large interconnected, and often global, value system (Porter). The Chinese have become very skilled in managing this value chain and, as such, have increased their global competitiveness."
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Predictive Maintenance of HVAC Systems, 2006.
An analysis of predictive maintenance on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) Systems.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper takes a look at the importance of predictive maintenance, otherwise known as condition monitoring, on HVAC systems. The paper focuses on chillers and cooling water circulation pumps and motors. The paper discusses how in the past, conventional maintenance approaches frequently resulted in equipment downtime as the result of faulty preventative maintenance systems; equipment would experience repeated failures due to over-capacity or design flaws that were not identified prior to being placed into operation.
Outline:
Background and Overview
Predictive Maintenance (Condition Monitoring) of HVAC Systems
Chillers and Cooling Water Circulation Pumps and Motors
Summary
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"The need to identify better maintenance techniques is also congruent with the observation by Frendedall and his colleagues that, "Over the past decade there has been increased recognition that in a world class organization, maintenance is not a separate, isolated function that makes repairs and performs assorted activities as needed. Rather, maintenance is a full partner striving together with the other functions to achieve the firm's strategic goals." In the past, conventional maintenance approaches frequently resulted in equipment downtime as the result of faulty preventative maintenance systems; equipment would experience repeated failures due to over-capacity or design flaws that were not identified prior to being placed into operation. According to Thatcher, "In each case, the fix is a relatively simple one. Once discovered, however, the cost to replace or repair it can have a major impact on the organization's ability to continue to produce." The reference to "strategic" is a common theme in the scholarly literature concerning appropriate predictive maintenance regimens, and these issues are discussed further below."
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Methadone Maintenance Program, 2005.
An investigation into the relationship of counseling intensity to selected demographic variables and illicit drug use in a methadone maintenance program.
11,339 words (approx. 45.4 pages), 47 sources, APA, £ 154.95
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This paper examines the relationship of illicit drug use to four selected demographic factors of patients participating in the Methadone Maintenance Program at Recovery Solutions in Santa Ana, California. This paper also analyzes the intensity of counseling received each month of patients participating in Cash Maintenance and Medicare Maintenance and the results of urine drug screens. For the purposes of this research project, it is assumed that the analysis of these variables provides new information about the extent to which counseling intensity affects illicit drug use by patients according to age, gender and race.
Introduction to the Problem
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Background of Study
Rationale
Research Questions
Hypothesis #1
Hypothesis #2
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Assumptions and Limitations
Nature of the Study, or Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
Organization of the Remainder of the Study
Literature Review
Background and Overview
Age as an Indicator
Gender as an Indicator
Race as an Indicator
Socioeconomic Status as an Indicator
Counseling Intensity as an Indicator
Methodology
Introduction
Setting for the Study
Permission for the Study
Subjects
Data Source
Interventions
Description of Variables
Hypothesis #1
Hypothesis #2
Instrumentation
Procedure
Rationale for Study
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"Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) programs were originally designed to reduce use of heroin among people addicted to this drug. Methadone is an opiate agonist that works by warding off withdrawal symptoms and suppressing drug craving among opiate addicts by stabilizing blood levels of the drug and its metabolites (Mcneely & Nadelmann, 1996). "At proper doses, methadone lets addicts function normally, without making them 'high,' and can be safely consumed for decades with remarkably few bad side effects" (Mcneely & Nadelmann, p. 83). In MMT programs, the drug is typically consumed orally, once a day. Most such programs also provide counseling, some medical care, and other ancillary services in addition to the methadone (Mcneely & Nadelmann, 1996). Generally speaking, the goal of MMTs is to help addicts stop using illicit drugs and resolve the myriad of problems that are contributing to their continued use."
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Software Maintenance, 2005.
A discussion on the updating and maintenance of software .
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper analyzes the issue of software maintenance stating that software maintenance is an ongoing process that helps sustain the software product throughout its life cycle. It explains that for many, if not most programs, software maintenance is virtually automatic with the computer itself accessing websites and checking for updates and then installing what needs to be installed. In other cases, it claims, the user must perform the task manually or must request that the system check for updates and make changes.
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"Software maintenance is an ongoing process that helps sustain the software product throughout its life cycle. For many if not most programs, software maintenance is virtually automatic, with the computer itself accessing websites and checking for updates and then installing what needs to be installed. In other cases, the user must perform the task manually or must request that the system check for updates and make changes. The process includes several steps for the programmer, occurring as modification requests are logged and tracked, the impact of proposed changes is ascertained, the code is modified, the system is tested, and a new version of the software product is released. Any necessary additional training is then provided to users. Software maintenance can be defined as the modification of a software product after delivery and installation, with an eye to correcting faults, improving performance or other attributes, or adapting the product to a changed environment."
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The Effect of Self-image Maintenance on Prejudice, 2002.
This paper discusses how self-image maintenance processes facilitate prejudiced behaviors.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper analyzes the article, "Prejudice as Self-Image Maintenance: Affirming the Self Through Derogating Others," Fein and Spencer (1997) which illustrates how self-image maintenance processes facilitate prejudice and stereotyping and internalizes them in people. The writer shows that the most important message from this article is that we should be aware of the existence of these unconscious processes because it will be impossible to modify prejudiced behaviors unless we are aware of the processes.
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"Hate crimes are among the most serious problems in the United States. Hate crimes against victims? racial or ethnic origin, religious preference, and sexual orientation are most notorious, but the fact is that hate crimes target anybody based on any factor. Stereotyping and prejudice are the main causes of hate crimes and are deep-rooted and hard to modify. It appears that stereotyping and prejudice are not merely a product of accumulated historical issues but also a product of a psychological mechanism, which reinforces stereotyping and prejudice. In this article, "Prejudice as Self-Image Maintenance: Affirming the Self Through Derogating Others," Fein and Spencer (1997) discuss how self-image maintenance processes underlie stereotyping and prejudice."
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Ryder Maintenance Outlets, 2005.
An examination of Ryder Maintenance Outlets in the United States and Mexico.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, £ 42.95
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The paper examines how Ryder maintenance shops conduct their business in the United States and Mexico. The paper discusses how Ryder outlets in both America and in Mexico are distinguished by an exemplary focus on quality, and by a hi-tech workplace environment that values talent, initiative, interpersonal skills and professionalism above all else. The paper describes the Ryder approach to trans-border operations as a willingness to adapt, coupled with a firm commitment to export sound business practices to foreign locales.
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"Over the years, the Ryder maintenance shops have enjoyed a reputation for stellar service and for keen business acumen. The following paper will examine the business franchise by examining how it does its business in America versus how it does its business in Mexico. What should become apparent is that, while the franchise has been able to adapt itself to changing political, social and environmental factors without (for the most part) breaking stride, it has also brought to the Mexican market business features that work well anywhere - namely, elite customer service. Suffice it to say, the ability to replicate sound business practices in an alien environment is a sometimes under-appreciated strength of the company, but it is an organizational trait that is often missing in other corporations that have conspicuously lacked Ryder's trans-border success."
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Health Maintenance Organizations, 2007.
An analysis of the creation and development of health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
1,511 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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This paper discusses the history of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and health care delivery. It discusses the creation of HMOs and the situation before their existence. The paper then discusses their management and describes the use of technology with regard to service delivery. Finally, the paper describes some of the problems associated with HMOs.
Table of Contents:
Current Delivery and Accessibility Issues
Management
Technology
Conclusion
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"Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) have been evolving for Americans since the beginning of industrialization. The concept of the HMO was to ensure that workers had access to health care that was affordable and consistent. However, as time has progressed it has become apparent that HMOs are not necessarily the best alternative for health care because of rising costs, the lack of employers to pay portions of the HMO fees and the belief by physicians that HMOs do not allow them to practice medicine by their own ethical values. The creation of HMOs, however, has led many within the country to begin to realize that health care should be available to all people, regardless of their employment affiliations. While this was the original intention of the HMO in the nation, over time the complete existence of these organizations has begun to focus solely on monetary gain. Perhaps if the health care community and the government can refocus their concentration on the HMO as a type of provider for all Americans, the future of the HMO will progress successfully in the United States."
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Sleep Disturbances and Coping Methods for Shift Workers in Aviation Maintenance, 2002.
This paper looks at sleep disturbances suffered by shift workers in aviation maintenance and their attempts to cope so that they can do their jobs.
25,427 words (approx. 101.7 pages), 52 sources, MLA, £ 172.95
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This research project examines strategies used by shift workers in aviation maintenance to cope with the fatigue and sleep disturbances suffered as a result of interrupted sleeping patterns. A connection is drawn between accidents, injuries and even airplane malfunctions and sleep disturbances in shift workers.
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"Approximately 20 percent of the American workforce - some 20 illion workers - work nonstandard hours (Liskowsky, 1992). Shift work may take the form of evening or night work, rotating shifts, irregular shifts, split shifts, or extended-duty hours. The U.S. Office of Technology has asserted that shift work has the potential to disrupt the body?s biological rhythms or changes in various physiological and behavioral functions that repeat at regular intervals ranging from minutes to months."
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Maintenance Procedures, 2002.
An example of proper power plant maintenance procedures.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, £ 61.95
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A paper on productive and nonproductive power plant maintenance procedures.
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