Milo’s Home Improvement
Mini-case study: As a newly hired supply chain analyst for Milo’s Home Improvement, you have been asked to assess inventory and shipping policies at the company’s distribution center (DC) in the Atlanta, GA area. Specifically, you have been asked to choose a replenishment option for a particular stock-keeping unit (SKU), a front brush guard, which […]
What are some of the most common indicators that an improvement is needed in a process?
Module 02 Discussion – Process Evaluation This week, we will be discussing the various aspects surrounding project improvements. Keep in mind that improving every process is an important function for businesses. While it is an important function, it is important to know how to accurately determine the efficiency and accuracy of various processes within the […]
Market researchers estimate half a million Americans have high blood pressure and do not know it because they do not have annual medical exams.
Market researchers estimate half a million Americans have high blood pressure and do not know it because they do not have annual medical exams. Preliminary research suggests that most of them are white males above 50 years old in the rural areas. A pharmaceutical company that has developed a medicine to reduce blood pressure may […]
Based on this upcoming, large spending group, what other types of products/services might be popular and attention getting to this market? Why would these products/services be a good fit to this group?
The nation’s 78 million baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are the wealthiest group of Americans. They have an estimated $1 trillion in annual disposable income and three-quarters of the nation’s financial assets, but only 10% of advertising dollars are directed specifically at the 50-plus market. Marketers aim for the “sweet spot,” the demographic […]