How to Prosper During the Hard Times Ahead: A Crash Course for the American Family in the Troubled New Millennium
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The Same 'Ol from the Same 'Ol
  • Excellent treatise on the subject of preparedness.
  • Excellent treatise on the subject of preparedness.
  • A heavyweight weighs in to the Y2K discussion
How to Prosper During the Hard Times Ahead: A Crash Course for the American Family in the Troubled New Millennium
Howard Ruff
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ASIN: 0895263130

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Not only do you need to protect yourself and your family for the new millennium, you also need to know how to protect your investments. r

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1 out of 5 stars The Same 'Ol from the Same 'Ol.......2000-02-08

Ruff's been preparing for economic catastrophe for 30 years. Now he's added moralistic sermons to the cataclysmic mix. In the 1970s, Ruff told us to buy gold and fill our basements with silver and food, then nothing happened. In 1999, he told us to buy gold and fill our basements with silver and food for Y2K, then nothing happened. You think the gullible public will ever learn? Is this guy in the food or gold business? Or does he sell generators? Ruff blames America's problems on welfare and the breakdown of the family even though welfare rolls are reducing rapidly, he demonizes Clinton even though the economy is the best in 35 years, and he tells us sex outside marriage is breaking down America and causing (guess what?) more welfare and the breakdown of America, Social Security insolvency, and a pile of liars. Ruff has 13 children and 48 grandchildren so more power to him for his solid religious and family life, but it ain't exactly a model of restraint! He wants the government to be there with Social Security, but blames the government for regulations. His 70's book was poignant and thought-provoking; this one, for me at least, couldn't cut mustard.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent treatise on the subject of preparedness........1999-07-21

Having met the author personally several times, I know that he truly does walk the talk. This book deals not only with y2k preparation, but, generally in getting your life financially and generally prepared for any catastrophe. If this book falls short in any area it would be that it focuses on those who are already financially set. It would seem absurd for anyone living from pay check to pay check to aquire some of the basics the author recommends. Also, Howard paints a picture of gloom and doom, which may put some readers off a little. However, as he writes in his book, "hope for the best possible scenario, but prepare for the worst." Personally, I would love to see Howard Ruff, or someone with his inegrity to run for president. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, cover to cover.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent treatise on the subject of preparedness........1999-07-21

Having met the author personally several times, I know that he truly does walk the talk. This book deals not only with y2k preparation, but, generally in getting your life financially and generally prepared for any catastrophe. If this book falls short in any area it would be that it focuses on those who are already financially set. It would seem absurd for anyone living from pay check to pay check to aquire some of the basics the author recommends. Also, Howard paints a picture of gloom and doom, which may put some readers off a little. However, as he writes in his book, "hope for the best possible scenario, but prepare for the worst." Personally, I would love to see Howard Ruff, or someone with his inegrity to run for president. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, cover to cover.

5 out of 5 stars A heavyweight weighs in to the Y2K discussion.......1999-05-10

A am glad to see an author of Howard Ruff's reputation weighing in to the fight for truth. He was there in the 1970s and again two decades later to shine a little reality on a foggy situation. Clear, understandable advice on what is likely to happen with the banking systems and social security and how to assess the impact on one's life, health and finances.

I also recommend The Survivor's Guide to The Year 2000 by David Epp as it had compelling reasons to invest in the metals because of Y2K - and most interesting - even if it were not for Y2K. With the FED printing money at over 10 percent, inflation is sure to raise its ugly head very soon. The question is what next and when? These two books clarified that for me perfectly. I am ready and will be prepared thanks to two very well researched books.

Supply Chain Management in the Retail Industry
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great Reference for students or beginers
Supply Chain Management in the Retail Industry
Michael Hugos , and Chris Thomas
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ASIN: 0471723193

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This book defines supply chains, focusing on the impact that they can have o the retail industry.  Featuring step-by-step how supply chains are set up, the factors that can impact them and what that means to the customer.

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4 out of 5 stars Great Reference for students or beginers.......2006-02-25

If you are a begginer in supply chain this book is right for you.
Extending the Supply Chain: How Cutting-Edge Companies Bridge the Critical Last Mile into Customers' Homes
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Other End of Supply Chain Analysis
  • Concise and thorough
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Extending the Supply Chain: How Cutting-Edge Companies Bridge the Critical Last Mile into Customers' Homes
Kenneth Karel Boyer , Markham T. Frohlich , and G. Tomas M. Hult
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Why have so many "e-commerce" companies failed in the last few years? In many cases, it's the failure to figure out how to extend the supply chain directly to customers that keeps a company from succeeding. Using cutting-edge delivery practices and technology-based order processing, companies can minimize costs, customize their products, provide increased service and convenience, and increase customer loyalty-all leading to a more robust bottom line.Extending the Supply Chain examines in-depth some of the most high-profile practitioners of telephone and Internet-based order processing and fulfillment. The authors bring you detailed looks at:Amazon, Dell, and FreshDirect, which use the decoupled extended supply chain model to take custom-assembled or custom-packaged orders from an assembly plant or distribution center to the delivery destination using third-party delivery specialists like FedEx and UPS. The semi-extended supply chain model used at companies like Lowes Foods and Best Buy involves processing orders over the Internet or phone and packing the customer's order at their chosen local retail outlet for pick-up at the customer's convenience. This strategy is often the most economical for brick-and-mortar retailers, since it primarily involves the use of existing physical assets and personnel.The fully extended supply chain is more cost-intensive, but may be the most customer-centric option. Orders are picked and packaged not at central locations, but at local stores, then delivered to the customer's home, improving on the old-fashioned "delivery boy" that local grocers employed a century ago. Online retailers such as Albertson's and Tesco have developed a base of customers who will pay for the convenience and level of service that are the hallmarks of the fully extended model.The centralized extended supply chain employs regional distribution centers instead of local stores, but is still able to provide more personalized delivery service (including pre-specified delivery times) than the decoupled model. An in-depth study of Office Depot, the third-largest online retailer (which has stores but does most fulfillment of Internet orders through its regional DCs) shows just how effective this model can be when customers require elements of speed, service, and cost control.Extending the Supply Chain features dozens of clear examples, charts and graphs, and practical tools to help you establish and maintain a dynamic, customer-focused fulfillment operation, and offers proactive strategies for seamlessly integrating marketing and technology initiatives into your supply chain strategy. Examine the four models, and the authors' recommendations for adapting and implementing each one, to determine which one will help your supply chain stretch all the way to its only acceptable destination -- the home of a happy and loyal customer.

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5 out of 5 stars The Other End of Supply Chain Analysis.......2006-01-25

While most books on logistics and Supply Chain focus on the manufacturing and suppliers' side of the chain, this one takes you to the complete opposite, where the real value is, the CUSTOMER.
The book provides a thorough analysis of the 4 different models of delivery used by online retailers. The greatness of this book resides in the fact that it describes both the most successful online retailers' practices (Amazon, Freshdirect...) AND the biggest failures (Webvan) so we can learn from their mistakes.

5 out of 5 stars Concise and thorough .......2005-05-24

Extending the Supply Chain is an excellent resource for the individual interested in establishing or perfecting a business that involves home delivery. The authors clearly identify the challenges relate to each type of customer. The research is thorough and comprehensive. The book is well laid out and easy to read. It is a great reference book!

5 out of 5 stars The new age for supply chains.......2004-10-05

This book provides great insight from "industry leaders" on how to promise and deliver product sold through the Internet. Many of the early adopters of Internet based sales systems failed to consider the difficulties of integrating a new system into their existing strategy. Extending the Supply Chain provides great examples of both failures and successes in industry, as well as, outline a framework that will help companies better position themselves to use the Internet as a competitve advantage. This book is a must read for all individuals that wish to take the last mile and use the Intenet to build a strong, viable sales channel.

5 out of 5 stars Hurdling The Last Mile.......2004-08-10

Excellent!  For any company delivering goods directly to consumers' homes, this book is a must read!  Of particular interest to me were the following quotes: ..."The second major change that must be facilitated to make last mile supply chains truly soar is greater efficiency and standardization of home delivery."  ..."The primary challenge is delivering to a customer who is not home."  ..."Most, if not all, of the major third-party delivery companies are testing methods for unattended deliveries involving some type of controlled access smartbox."   ..."It is our belief that some type of larger, access-controlled box that is available to a wide variety of home delivery companies is an important hurdle for growing last mile deliveries."
From Mind to Market: Reinventing the Retail Supply Chain
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Nothing earthshattering. Could've been said in one chapter.
  • Listen to your customer! Is this the "radical" new approach?
  • Brilliant Insights to Parties within Demand Chain
  • Enlightening Read into the Retail Industry!
  • To all of those who paid full price at the bookstore
From Mind to Market: Reinventing the Retail Supply Chain
Roger D. Blackwell
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Roger D. Blackwell, an Ohio State University marketing professor and Fortune 500 consultant, believes that nothing short of a "radical reinvention of retail" will suffice in the hypercompetitive marketplace expected in the future. From Mind to Market: Reinventing the Retail Supply Chain is his prescription for 21st-century success. His strategy involves getting into the heads of consumers, accurately anticipating their needs, and then quickly meeting them with effectively developed products and services. Blackwell illustrates his points with examples from companies that already employ such practices, including Kinko's, The Limited, and Banc One Corporation.

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"Anyone in business today who hopes to be in business tomorrow needs to understand the rules of the new marketplace," says Roger Blackwell, one of the most sought-after authorities on consumer behavior and marketing. The traditional approach to retailing, beginning at the point of manufacture and ending with the sale to the consumer, is out of date and unrealistic. "In an ultracompetitive marketplace, manufacturers can no longer dictate what consumers will buy. The savvy consumer is more educated than ever as to what he or she wants and where to get it at the best price. Using this information to develop the products consumers are looking for is demand-chain management."

Featuring visionary companies like Wal-Mart, AT&T and Kinko's, whose leadership as demand-chain managers is helping them to create the marketplace of the 21st-century, Blackwell illustrates the cutting-edge concept of demand-chain management and its role in revolutionizing retailing in the new millennium.

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2 out of 5 stars Nothing earthshattering. Could've been said in one chapter........2001-01-29

Somewhat disappointing read in that there really wasn't any synopsis at the end of the book to bring all of the cases in point and related ideas together to make a coherent "call to action." While the information presented is interesting, educational, and valuable, the concept of "demand chain management" is not all that radical. The fact the more companies do not engage in the practice is what's really radical! There is no excuse for not conducting rigorous market research and analysis and gaining an intimate understanding of the customer base being served (or disserved in some cases). Mr. Blackwell's information could have been summed up in a 15 page article in a respectable journal. There was no need to produce an entire book on this.

2 out of 5 stars Listen to your customer! Is this the "radical" new approach?.......2000-09-25

There is nothing radical, or ground-breaking in this book. Contrary to what the cover or any of the previous comments may imply.. The basic (and almost the only) point is that "one should always listen to the customer," which is nice but not new or radical. No matter how hard you look, you will not be able to find any more "ideas" on retail marketing beyond this basic point.

Chapter 6 (Shifting Functions among Supply-Chain Players) has a very timely topic, however the content is extremely poor. Short of examples, Professor takes on the universities as inefficient supply-chain members.

Apart from being disappointed by the conceptual content of the book, I also feel fooled by the "real world" examples generously sprinkled throughout the text. In none of these examples, there is enough relevant knowledge to be able to say (at least roughly) this is how they did it. In fact, most of the descriptions of real-world practices are full with irrelevant knowledge with only one discernable purpose: To advertise a bunch of companies under the disguise of a serious book. That maybe why there are so many of those success (!) stories.

So, this book itself is an example of setting up too high and inaccurate expectations on the mind of consumers, and failing badly to abide by the implicit contract created by those expectations. It is a huge marketing mistake!

Finally, I must also mention that my faith in Customer Reviews has weakened tremendously. I simply cannot believe this repetitive dribble got all 5's!

(PS. Don't be fooled by its curious, nicely designed cover. It reflects a pathetic "brave new world" vision of marketing: People barcoded for collecting consumption information.)

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant Insights to Parties within Demand Chain.......1999-07-22

This book shows a lot of cases quoted from customer-centric winning retailers. These are very realistic and helpful information to the parties related to supply chain. The expression by "Do the right things right" means the desired and normal management style. However a lot of companies are difficult to do so. "From Mind to Market " leader challenges to do so. This is a major key success factor. Finally, the case of Manco moved me too much. Because their customer services are not to be assumed cost center, but to be invested proactively. This is extremely excellent concept. Most of the companies don't think it right.

5 out of 5 stars Enlightening Read into the Retail Industry!.......1998-11-20

This has been a most gratifying read...only just finished reading all the valuable insights into how retailers have been reinventing themselves in the tight marketplaces and carved strong niches for themselves with the detailed database knowledge accrued from their existing and would-be customers. Amazing the lengths to which companies, especially the SMEs, go to garner a strong fellowship of loyal customer base.

5 out of 5 stars To all of those who paid full price at the bookstore.......1998-11-06

I am a student taking Dr. Blackwell's marketing 650 at OSU fall 98. (GO BUCKS) The book is really well written and is full of interesting and informative information -- I just wish he would have told all of us about Amazon.com at the start of the class so we could have saved 1/3 off the inflated OSU bookstore price!
Food Supply Chain Management: issues for the hospitality and retail sectors
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    The key to the success of a company is their ability to co-ordinate the key supply chain i.e their key suppliers and suppliers of suppliers. 'Food and Drink Supply Chain Management' looks specifically at the supply chain in the food and drink industry to provide readers with an understanding of the areas as it is now and its growing importance, and where it is going in the future.

    'Food and Drink Supply Chain Management' is the first to take an in-depth view into the supply chain function in the hospitality and food retail sectors. Authored by a range of expert contributors the text looks at issues such as:

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    Examples and case studies from large international retail and hospitality organizations are used, such as: Bass, Stakis (Hilton), and Tesco, amongst others, to illustrate good and bad practice.

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    Retail Supply Chain Management
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      Retail Supply Chain Management
      James B. Ayers , and Mary Ann Odegaard
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      A consequence of business specialization is the implementation of weak processes that cross departmental and corporate boundaries. Supply chain management (SCM) addresses this issue by requiring a process view that reaches across these confines. Due to globalization and a competitive environment, those within the retail supply chains are particularly vulnerable. New ways of managing require an understanding of the entire chain by participants at every level-retailer, distributor, manufacturer, and service provider. Demonstrating the link between markets, products, and product strategies in the supply chain, Retail Supply Chain Management provides the knowledge and skills required to thrive in this environment. It demonstrates the connection between the processes involved in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, and transportation, and how to use these connections to their best advantage. The book offers fresh insights into the financial and operational tools that are available and how to use these tools in order to deliver quality products in the most cost efficient manner. The authors' collaboration brings together expertise from both operations and retail business management, matching the solutions available from SCM with the challenges and opportunities that arise in the retail industry. The text also includes case studies and experiences from leaders in SCM as well as hard lessons learned by those trying to lead. These examples illustrate specific solutions to common situations in a retail supply chain.

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        Retailing Logistics & Fresh Food Packaging: Managing Change in the Supply Chain
        Kerstin Gustafsson , Gunilla Jonson , David Smith , and Leigh Sparks
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        A useful guide to the changes in modern fresh food supply chains and packaging. Demonstrates how to simplify and reorganize supply chains with global case studies and photographs. The supply of fresh food is transforming as production evolves and consumers demand more. Availability of fresh food is vital to the success of modern retailers. Retailing Logistics and Fresh Food Packaging will help organizations and academics understand the latest changes in the industry.
        Believe it or not! Our strength lies in our diversity. (retail industry) (In Perspective) (Column): An article from: Do-It-Yourself Retailing
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          Believe it or not! Our strength lies in our diversity. (retail industry) (In Perspective) (Column): An article from: Do-It-Yourself Retailing
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          This digital document is an article from Do-It-Yourself Retailing, published by National Retail Hardware Association on September 1, 1994. The length of the article is 787 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

          From the supplier: The assumption that large corporate chain retailers are taking over the hardware and home center store industries is mistaken. Statistics show that the rate of growth of large corporate retailers in these sectors has slowed down from 1988 to 1993. Moreover, an overview of the industry's structure shows that it remains highly diverse, although there are a few dominant corporate chains.

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          Title: Believe it or not! Our strength lies in our diversity. (retail industry) (In Perspective) (Column)
          Author: John P. Hammond
          Publication: Do-It-Yourself Retailing (Magazine/Journal)
          Date: September 1, 1994
          Publisher: National Retail Hardware Association
          Volume: v167 Issue: n3 Page: p8(1)

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          Carrier connection: retailers are using network hubs to connect them to more than 1,000 suppliers and carriers.(SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT) : An article from: Food Logistics
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            Enhancing product recovery value in closed-loop supply chains with RFID.(radiofrequency identification): An article from: Journal of Managerial Issues
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              John K. Visich , Suhong Li , and Basheer M. Khumawala
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              From the author: Closed-loop supply chains' integration of the forward and reverse supply chains is an emerging area of interest as firms seek to reduce costs of returns, increase profits through value recovery and meet more stringent environmental standards. Closed-loop supply chains have a higher level of complexity than stand alone forward supply chains or reverse logistics networks due to the uncertainty in the timing, location, quantity and quality of returned goods. This uncertainty inhibits effective and efficient product recovery operations and hence has an adverse impact on the value of recovered products. A key to reducing the uncertainty in closed-loop supply chains is accurate and timely information. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has the potential to provide such information. The purpose of this article is to introduce how RFID is and can be utilized by the various participants in a closed-loop supply chain. We also describe how RFID can be used to enable decision making during the return process and to enhance the various value recovery options in a closed-loop supply chain. In addition, we provide direction for the implementation of RFID systems in closed-loop supply chains.

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              Author: John K. Visich
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                From the supplier: Lake Oswego, OR-based Tualatin Valley Builders Supply (TVBS) is a mid-size home improvement chain that has exhibited exponential growth in its 10 years in the business. It started as a single-store operation in 1976 with $5.5 million in annual sales and has grown to a 10-store chain with $186 million in annual sales. The key to TVBS's success is Mike Hillier, whose professional sales approach has earned it a strong customer base. In 1995, TVBS pursued a new merchandising approach which included converting all stores to the Do-It Express format to compete effectively for do-it-yourself sales with warehouse centers such as Home Depot and Builders Square.

                Citation Details
                Title: Fueling strong growth for mid-size Portland chain. (Tualatin Valley Builders Supply)
                Publication: Do-It-Yourself Retailing (Magazine/Journal)
                Date: August 1, 1996
                Publisher: National Retail Hardware Association
                Volume: v171 Issue: n2 Page: p224(1)

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