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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Case Question: Volkswagen – Critical Unfunded Project, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
The critical supply chain project was unfunded because there was no clear alignment between the local VWoA project priority process and the broader goals of the corporation which were driving the global supply chain project. Additionally the supply chain project was doomed if it were to remain being funded by VWoA, the budget was already stretched…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Case Question: Volkswagen – Advice for Matulovic, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Like most who have commented I also think that Matulovic should stand firm and make it clear that the process developed was designed to benefit the whole company. Perhaps if he held a meeting with ELT to highlight that the proposal for 40 projects with funding totaling $120 million and a budget that was capped at $60 million something has to give.…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Reading Question: IT Investments, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
I can’t even imagine the frustration with something as simple as a password, turning into a major headache. Its seems an all to common topic of companies outsourcing their IT departments with terrible outcomes. It seems this is the very case with your employer. Its seems counter productive that the company wants to save money with outsourcing the…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Reading Question: IT Investments, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
At times I believe almost all companies under invest in technology. A firm I previously worked for does have a very large budget for IT, as their existence depends upon it. The website has had major renovations to make it more simplistic for the user and to also incorporate a recent take over. While the front end of the business which is the…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Reading Question: Business Models, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Alex,
I really do believe that patient referrals are more dependent on word of mouth. It’s the age old business of networking, especially at the ‘mom’ level. When moving into a new neighborhood with kids, first thing typically asked at the bus stop is, “Who do you know that is a good pediatrician, dentist, orthodontist, etc. With more and…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Reading Question: Business Models, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
The customer relations building block is the box aptly suited for a position I held in an e-commerce global company. As a product brokerage company, customer relationships were pivotal to the company’s success. Built on a one-to one marketing approach, customer acquisition was attained by listening to a customer to identify what product you c…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Reading Question: Can you trust Yelp ratings?, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Joel, great analogy to use when describing Yelp. Kids are funny, especially when they think they are telling you something that you’ll just believe without checking. Safe to say it continues , my daughter 15, still looks at me like wow how did she know that… I let her into the secret one day- I tried that too and it didnt work, you need to get…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Reading Question: Can you trust Yelp ratings?, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Yelp is a free online service that allows businesses to allow customers to tell others how good or bad that service was. In the case of a restaurant they may take pictures, tell others what they ate, how loud it was and if they liked or disliked it. Sometimes people tell lies and exaggerate just like kids in school tell you the got $20 for their…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Reading Question: Platform Culture, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I have only ever used Uber before and I have only used the black car service. I too like so many have said that I like the fact I can pre-pay the fare and not have to fumble or worry that the credit card machine won’t work. I felt each time that the Uber drivers make more of an effort to keep the cars clean and present themselves in a p…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Case Question: When Hackers Turn to Blackmail, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
The breach at Sunnyvale opened the hospital up not just for paying the ransom of $100,000, but in potential lawsuits from patients and their families. When Paul received the initial email demanding payment of the ransom, he ignored it because of the spelling and audacity he thought that someone had targeting a hospital network. Once the hackers…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 23, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Before entering into an agreement to stay at a host’s accommodation, I think its fair to know/see that the home has met basic safety requirements, has insurance and pictures all of which are expected when staying at a hotel. As far as the host themselves, a yearly background check with the local authority would dispel any fears that they are u…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Sam,
I will often look at other reviews the person has posted, even if its for other hotels/restaurants etc. Sometimes they are just a negative person. It’s fair to say that when traveling, the pillows will never be as plump as your own, or the towels as fluffy. but some people book a middle of the road hotel and expect the luxury of the…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Paul,
I too have installed a similar program on my daughter’s Mac, it sends me a report when she’s on, how long and what websites she’s visiting. It did initially make me feel like I was ‘spying’ on her. But the internet has also become a breeding ground for as you said scary stuff. She’s 15 and we talk all the time about websites and things…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Christine,
Thats a good idea about a social security number or state issued identification number. It would make tracking someone down after an incident such as EJ’s a little more easier. I did wonder when I read about the case if EJ’s household insurance would cover the cost and loss of personal items. It was really as if she had invited a…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 9, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Although Airbnb, had protocols in place regarding rentals such as pictures and descriptions and reviews, as most of us know if you’ve traveled anywhere and rented room at a hotel, it never quite looks like the ‘professional’ picture but at times more like Faulty Towers. Travelers rely more on previous vacationers pictures to show them a reali…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, Happy Birthday SNL // the typists from the Carol Burnett show, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Paul, I used the app for WDW this past August and loved the ability to change/re-arrange the fast pass options we had selected. I also had a meal plan so had the bracelet as well which was great for snacks drinks etc. I didnt have to take money into the park and have to worry about losing it or having it stolen. What I found you had to be careful…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, These are a few of my favorite things…, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I am that person, I have all social media accounts. Being part of a global e-commerce company, I need and use them all for promotion, advertisement. I have twitter, instagram and Facebook. I regularly use Viber to keep in touch with family in Scotland. My sister and I can talk and text, send pics and video – free. Calls sometimes lag or break up…[Read more]
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Elaine Roberts commented on the post, These are a few of my favorite things…, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Its true that old fashioned letter writing and even just proper usage of language is disappearing, but FB has allowed families to keep in touch worldwide. My family are all back in Scotland and they can share pictures and updates instantly and make me feel part of events that are taking place when I cannot afford the time to travel back.