BCG-K@W Procurement Report: Part 5 -- China Sourcing
Multinational corporations have been sourcing from China for years, but that doesn't mean that all the questions have been answered about how to engage in procurement activities in the world's fastest-growing economy. In this interview, David Lee, a partner and managing director at BCG, says that plenty of challenges remain. Among them: finding good suppliers that offer products at relatively low costs, and being willing and able to outsource a sufficient volume of one's business to Chinese supp
BCG-K@W Procurement Report: Part 6 -- Subcontracting and Product Quality in China
Marshall W. Meyer, professor of management at Wharton, has made many trips to China to research the rapid growth of its economy and the successes and difficulties it has had in growing so quickly. In this interview, Meyer discusses the recent controversy surrounding China's exports of substandard toys and pharmaceuticals to the United States, and the implications for supply-chain management. This is Part 6 of an 8 part series.Author(s):
How to make Pizza
How to make pizza - learn how to make pizza- the crust, the sauce and the toppings. Moves rapidly and leaves out part such as how to throw the dough.
BCG-K@W Procurement Report: Part 7 -- Managing Commodity Risk
Managing commodity risk has emerged as a key issue in today's economy. Consider airlines, which have seen fuel costs rise seven-fold over the last few years, says Bob Tevelson, a partner and managing director at BCG. In this interview, Tevelson says commodity risks are associated with both price volatility and supply availability. More and more companies may wish to turn to hedging strategies to manage commodity risk, he notes, but such strategies can pose risks themselves unless they are proper
The Wowzies sing "I Like Bugs"
From the Wowzies television series, a puppet sings about liking bugs. Real pictures are shown of a variety of bugs with an emphasis on the praying mantis. This short video would make a great teaching resource for a thematic unit on bugs or nature (1:37).
Schoolhouse Rock! Interplanet Janet
This classic music video from School House Rock sings about the solar system and individual planets. The song will address many facts such as which planet is known as the red planet, which planet has a funny tilt, and what is the largest planet. Although the song is outdated (naming Pluto as the 9th planet) it is still an enjoyable and informative song. (03:06)
Biologie Animale, la dissection de la souris, 7 - appareil génital femelle et mâle
« La dissection de la souris » fait partie d’une série de films de biologie qui ont pour sujet les plans d’organisation de modèles animaux représentatifs de grands groupes chez les invertébrés et les vertébrés. Grâce à des images, des animations et des schémas de support, cette vidéo montre la démarche de dissection de la souris et l’anatomie des mammifères (morphologie, anatomie générale, appareil respiratoire, circulatoire, digestif, urinaire et génital)
Table ronde : Enseigner les Humanités. Repenser enseignements et filières, filières universitaire
Table ronde "Filières universitaires". Dans "Les Humanités pour quoi faire ? : enjeux et propositions", colloque international organisé par le laboratoire Patrimoine, Littérature, Histoire (PLH) en collaboration avec le laboratoire Lettres, Langages et Arts (LLA). Université Toulouse II-Le Mirail, IUFM Midi-Pyrénées, 27-29 mai 2010.
Thème IV : Enseigner les humanités : contenus, méthodes, filières, perspectives. Repenser enseignements et
Iran's economic reform
Sanctions are beginning to bite
Media Literacy
Intel delivers stellar results
Intel reported impressive earnings, defying fears about the chipmakers minor role in the booming smartphone and tablet market.
What Does the Structure of an Atom Look Like?
What Does the Structure of an Atom Look Like? The structure of an atom consists primarily of three parts, including neutrons, protons and electrons. Find out how the main component of an atom is space with help from a science teacher. This video is in lecture format. Run time 02:42.
How to fix problems caused by incompatibilities between Turning Point versions
How to fix problems caused by incompatibilities between Turning Point versions - Adam Warren
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Vanderbilt expert: Keep partisan politics out of Tucson tragedy
[Vanderbilt has a 24/7 video and audio studio with a dedicated fiber optic line and ISDN line. Use of the TV studio with Vanderbilt experts is free, except for reserving fiber time.] Blaming the Tea Party or heated political rhetoric in general for the Tucson mass shooting would be the wrong response to a terriblekeep reading »
Bill Murray (Zombieland) shows up at College of Charleston Basketball Game
The College of Charleston Cougars took on Clemson at the Carolina First Arena for a sold-out game on December 22. Actor Bill Murray (Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Lost In Translation) surprised the crowd by throwing shirts into the stands and signing autographs after the game!
Thanks to Brooks Quinn for the great footage of this star on campus!
Reflux Surgery In Children - Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chris Streck, Pediatric Surgeon at the MUSC Children's Hospital answers the most frequently asked questions about reflux and surgery in children. MUSC offers expertise in the minimally invasive surgery for reflux, also known as a nissen fundoplication. Find out symptoms of reflux, what's involved in the surgery, and what to expect with hospital stay and recovery.
Pre-College Game Academy
Carnegie Mellon University's National High School Game Academy (NHSGA) program includes a blend of hands-on exercises combined with traditional lecture and discussion. The NHSGA is inspired by the university's Entertainment Technology graduate program and provides exploration in the video game industry as a career.
For more information, visit http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/game.html
La filière fibres et éco-matériaux dans le Grand Est : acteurs et enjeux
Les premières ”Rencontres lorraines de la propriété intellectuelle” tenues à Metz en mai 2008 avaient été consacrées à la propriété intellectuelle face au défi de la mondialisation.
L’édition 2009 de ces Rencontres, organisée le 6 octobre 2009 à Nancy, s’est concentrée sur la filière « fibres et éco-matériaux », laquelle, que ce soit à travers le bois, le textile, le papier, les composites ou encore les marchés utili
Portuguese Gender
Thunderbird School of Global Management student Brody Hatch teaches survival Portuguese to his classmates Jan. 5, 2011, on the Brazil Winterim in Sao Paulo.
Johns Hopkins 1st African-American Undergraduate - 2004
February 20, 2004. In 1945, Frederick Scott enrolled as a freshman on a dare. He gradated in Chemical Engineering four years later.
He was one of the founding members of the first interracial fraternity in Baltimore, whose membership included students from many of the area's higher-education institutions.
