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JD: Envisioning the Future of Retail (A)
by Feng Zhu Shirley SunJD, China's second largest e-commerce company by gross merchandise volume (GMV) after Alibaba, had expanded rapidly from 2012 to 2016. When the company celebrated its 13th birthday in 2017, Richard Liu, its founder, deliberated on the company's growth strategies. The landscape of China's e-commerce market had changed drastically in recent years. The growth in the e-commerce market had declined significantly. Furthermore, the advancement of AI and big data was turning shopping into a boundaryless experience-consumers could purchase products tailored to their preferences anywhere and anytime. Finally, JD's rival, Alibaba, had made rapid moves to improve its logistics capabilities and expanded aggressively in the offline market. Liu must decide how JD should compete and how to expand the company's offline strategy.
JEFAS, LAS (EBOOK)
by Laura Di MarcoCómo llegaron a la cima, qué dejaron en el camino y cómo están construidas las mujeres que llegaron, por sí mismas, a lo más alto de las corporaciones económicas de la Argentina? Qué tienen de diferente para haber logrado imponerse en el mundo de los hombres? Por qué la crisis de 2001, con su larga saga de tragedias, también dio lugar al surgimiento de un nuevo liderazgo femenino empresario? Hay algo que conecte a las mujeres con el manejo de las crisis? En un clima de época #el posfeminismo# con ruido a mujeres creándose a sí mismas, Las jefas logra retratar el detrás de cámara de este nuevo fenómeno contemporáneo: el del liderazgo femenino. Bucea en la vida pública y la intimidad emocional de doce altas ejecutivas que lideran en los negocios y en los dos grandes diarios del país, Clarín y La Nación. Jefas que provienen de la clase media, que escalaron, sin padrinazgos masculinos a la vista, hasta lo más alto de la estructura de sus compañías. Una jefatura que hoy ejercen sin doble comando. Pero, no era que las mujeres ya habían llegado a todos lados? Las estadísticas indican que esta creencia extendida es apenas un mito. De las mil empresas destacadas en la economía de negocios de la Argentina, las presidentas corporativas #o CEOS# no llegan ni al uno por ciento. Entonces, y con más razón: cómo lo lograron estas mujeres? #Se trata de una operación periodística mayor. La investigación de Laura Di Marco es tan minuciosa que no sólo registra este fenómeno sino que lo disecciona. Nunca antes se había metido tan a fondo el escalpelo, ni se habían visto tan de cerca a estos tiburones blancos.# Jorge Fernández Díaz
JELL-O Girls: A Family History
by Allie RowbottomA "gorgeous" (New York Times) memoir that braids the evolution of one of America's most iconic branding campaigns with the stirring tales of the women who lived behind its facade - told by the inheritor of their stories. <P><P>In 1899, Allie Rowbottom's great-great-great-uncle bought the patent to Jell-O from its inventor for $450. The sale would turn out to be one of the most profitable business deals in American history, and the generations that followed enjoyed immense privilege - but they were also haunted by suicides, cancer, alcoholism, and mysterious ailments. More than 100 years after that deal was struck, Allie's mother Mary was diagnosed with the same incurable cancer, a disease that had also claimed her own mother's life. <P><P>Determined to combat what she had come to consider the "Jell-O curse" and her looming mortality, Mary began obsessively researching her family's past, determined to understand the origins of her illness and the impact on her life of Jell-O and the traditional American values the company championed. Before she died in 2015, Mary began to send Allie boxes of her research and notes, in the hope that her daughter might write what she could not. JELL-O GIRLS is the liberation of that story. <P><P>A gripping examination of the dark side of an iconic American product and a moving portrait of the women who lived in the shadow of its fractured fortune, JELL-O GIRLS is a family history, a feminist history, and a story of motherhood, love and loss. In crystalline prose Rowbottom considers the roots of trauma not only in her own family, but in the American psyche as well, ultimately weaving a story that is deeply personal, as well as deeply connected to the collective female experience.
JESUS, Career Counselor
by Laurie Beth JonesWritten to help readers get, find, and keep the work they love, JESUS, Career Counselor weaves together practical self-help concepts, intriguing stories, relevant statistics, and Bible scriptures. Divided into four sections centered on the four natural giftings or personalities of people, this book explores twelve dreams that God has for each individual--including rise, risk, roar, renew, regenerate, rejoice, relate, and more. It then instructs readers in how to realize each one of these dreams, no matter their natural inclination.As individual personalities of Fire, Earth, Water, and Wind are explored, the book explains how the Fire of excitement translates to Leadership Skills, how the Earth of grounding translates into Good Habits and Character Development, how the Water of life-giving becomes Relationship Skills, and how the Wind of release becomes the Creativity and Innovation, which are in high demand in every industry in the world today.Readers will learn how to discover their four greatest talents and create their personal Talent Shield, which will help them choose a meaningful career based on their Life's Mission Statement.Each chapter serves as a free-standing career guidepost, and includes Career Exercises, pertinent Word Definitions, Career Choices for individual gifting, Self-Quizzes, and Reader Study Guides.
JFK and the Reagan Revolution: A Secret History of American Prosperity
by Lawrence Kudlow Brian DomitrovicThe fascinating, suppressed history of how JFK pioneered supply-side economics. John F. Kennedy was the first president since the 1920s to slash tax rates across-the-board, becoming one of the earliest supply-siders. Sadly, today's Democrats have ignored JFK's tax-cut legacy and have opted instead for an anti-growth, tax-hiking redistribution program, undermining America's economy. One person who followed JFK's tax-cut growth model was Ronald Reagan. This is the never-before-told story of the link between JFK and Ronald Reagan. This is the secret history of American prosperity. JFK realized that high taxes that punished success and fanned class warfare harmed the economy. In the 1950s, when high tax rates prevailed, America endured recessions every two or three years and the ranks of the unemployed swelled. Only in the 1960s did an uninterrupted boom at a high rate of growth (averaging 5 percent per year) drive a tremendous increase in jobs for the long term. The difference was Kennedy's economic policy, particularly his push for sweeping tax-rate cuts. Kennedy was so successful in the '60s that he directly inspired Ronald Reagan's tax cut revolution in the 1980s, which rejuvenated the economy and gave us another boom that lasted for two decades. Lawrence Kudlow and Brian Domitrovic reveal the secret history of American prosperity by exploring the little-known battles within the Kennedy administration. They show why JFK rejected the advice of his Keynesian advisors, turning instead to the ideas proposed by the non-Keynesians on his team of rivals. We meet a fascinating cast of characters, especially Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon, a Republican. Dillon's opponents, such as liberal economists Paul Samuelson, James Tobin, and Walter Heller, fought to maintain the high tax rates--including an astonishing 91% top rate--that were smothering the economy. In a wrenching struggle for the mind of the president, Dillon convinced JFK of the long-term dangers of nosebleed income-tax rates, big spending, and loose money. Ultimately, JFK chose Dillon's tax cuts and sound-dollar policies and rejected Samuelson and Heller. In response to Kennedy's revolutionary tax cut, the economy soared. But as the 1960s wore on, the departed president's priorities were undone by the government-expanding and tax-hiking mistakes of Presidents Johnson, Nixon, Ford, and Carter. The resulting recessions and the "stagflation" of the 1970s took the nation off its natural course of growth and prosperity-- until JFK's true heirs returned to the White House in the Reagan era. Kudlow and Domitrovic make a convincing case that the solutions needed to solve the long economic stagnation of the early twenty-first century are once again the free-market principles of limited government, low tax rates, and a strong dollar. We simply need to embrace the bipartisan wisdom of two great presidents, unleash prosperity, and recover the greatness of America.From the Hardcover edition.
JIRA Essentials Third Edition
by Patrick Li<P><P>Use the features of JIRA to manage projects and effectively handle bugs and software issues <P><P>About This Book <P><P>Install, build, and implement your own Atlassian JIRA instance to track and manage projects <P><P>Customize your JIRA with data capture and display, workflow design, and security to suit your requirements <P><P>Step-by-step exercises at the end of each chapter for you to try out and reinforce your skills <P><P>Who This Book Is For <P><P>If you wish to develop your practical skills with JIRA in order to install, use, and manage your projects, then this is the perfect book for you. You need to be familiar with software project management and basic computer operations, specifically the system on which you will use JIRA. <P><P>What You Will Learn <P><P>Learn about the JIRA architecture and essential components that help you prepare for deployments <P><P>Understand JIRA from both an end users and administrator's perspective <P><P>Design and implement custom forms to capture information with custom fields, screens, and validation rules <P><P>Create and design custom workflows with complex validation logic and business rules <P><P>Secure JIRA data from unauthorized access <P><P>Notify users with updates using automated e-mail rules <P><P>Search, report on, and analyze your project progress <P><P>Manage and run projects with Agile methodologies <P><P>In Detail <P><P>Atlassian JIRA is an enterprise issue tracker system. One of its key strengths is its ability to adapt to the needs of the organization, ranging from building Atlassian application interfaces to providing a platform for add-ons to extend JIRA's capabilities. <P><P>JIRA Essentials, Third Edition provides a comprehensive explanation covering all major features of Atlassian JIRA, broken down and organized in logical order. The book starts by showing you how to set up your own JIRA instance before introducing you to key features and concepts such as business processes, workflows, e-mails, and notifications. This book will show you how to develop software more efficiently by planning, designing, and customizing your own JIRA implementation. At the end of each chapter, you will have the opportunity to put your newly acquired knowledge into practice by following a step-by-step, hands-on project that you will build throughout the book.
JIT Implementation Manual -- The Complete Guide to Just-In-Time Manufacturing: Volume 1 -- The Just-In-Time Production System
by Hiroyuki Hirano"It is a book for manufacturing companies that are fighting desperately for survival and that will go to any length to improve their factories and overcome the obstacles to success. One could even call this book a �bible� for corporate survival."�Hiroyuki Hirano Known as the JIT bible in Japan, JIT Implementation Manual � The Complete Guide t
JIT Implementation Manual -- The Complete Guide to Just-In-Time Manufacturing: Volume 2 -- Waste and the 5S's
by Hiroyuki Hirano"It is a book for manufacturing companies that are fighting desperately for survival and that will go to any length to improve their factories and overcome the obstacles to success. One could even call this book a �bible� for corporate survival."�Hiroyuki Hirano Known as the JIT bible in Japan, JIT Implementation Manual � The Complete Guide t
JIT Implementation Manual -- The Complete Guide to Just-In-Time Manufacturing: Volume 3 -- Flow Manufacturing -- Multi-Process Operations and Kanban
by Hiroyuki Hirano Raif Notarangelo"It is a book for manufacturing companies that are fighting desperately for survival and that will go to any length to improve their factories and overcome the obstacles to success. One could even call this book a �bible� for corporate survival."�Hiroyuki Hirano Known as the JIT bible in Japan, JIT Implementation Manual � The Complete Guide t
JIT Implementation Manual -- The Complete Guide to Just-In-Time Manufacturing: Volume 4 -- Leveling -- Changeover and Quality Assurance
by Donald B. Rubin Hiroyuki Hirano Hal S. Stern Andrew Carlin"It is a book for manufacturing companies that are fighting desperately for survival and that will go to any length to improve their factories and overcome the obstacles to success. One could even call this book a �bible� for corporate survival."�Hiroyuki Hirano Known as the JIT bible in Japan, JIT Implementation Manual � The Complete Guide t
JIT Implementation Manual -- The Complete Guide to Just-In-Time Manufacturing: Volume 5 -- Standardized Operations -- Jidoka and Maintenance/Safety
by Hiroyuki Hirano"It is a book for manufacturing companies that are fighting desperately for survival and that will go to any length to improve their factories and overcome the obstacles to success. One could even call this book a �bible� for corporate survival."�Hiroyuki Hirano Known as the JIT bible in Japan, JIT Implementation Manual � The Complete Guide t
JIT Implementation Manual -- The Complete Guide to Just-In-Time Manufacturing: Volume 6 -- JIT Implementation Forms and Charts
by Hiroyuki Hirano"It is a book for manufacturing companies that are fighting desperately for survival and that will go to any length to improve their factories and overcome the obstacles to success. One could even call this book a �bible� for corporate survival."�Hiroyuki Hirano Known as the JIT bible in Japan, JIT Implementation Manual � The Complete Guide t
JK Lasser's Guide for Tough Times
by Barbara WeltmanWhile you may be concerned about the current state of the economy, there are things you can do to improve your situation, and J.K. Lasser's Guide for Tough Times will show you exactly what they are. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this practical guide details the essential strategies that will see you through the current market, and help you handle several key aspects of your personal and financial life, including: recovering from losing a job, dealing with tapped out home equity, and tackling credit card debt.
JK Lasser's New Rules for Estate and Tax Planning (J.K. Lasser #95)
by Craig M. Stephens Stewart H. Welch III Harold I. ApolinskyA complete guide to planning an estate under today's tax rules When it comes to your estate-no matter how big or small it may be-you shouldn't leave anything to chance. Proper planning is necessary to protect both your assets and your heirs. Experts Stewart Welch III, Harold Apolinsky, and Craig Stephens know this better than anyone else, and in the Third Edition of J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Estate and Tax Planning, they offer valuable advice and solid strategies to help you plan your estate under today's tax rules. Packed with up-to-the-minute facts, this practical resource covers essential issues; including how new legislation will impact inheritances and trusts, the do's and don't of gifting, retirement planning, and much more. Reflects the most recent changes in tax laws as applicable to estate taxation Offers useful planning with regard to trusts, charitable contributions, life insurance, and wills Outlines the best ways to preserve your wealth through proper planning strategies Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this book will show you how to efficiently arrange your estate today so that you can leave more to those you care about tomorrow.
JK Lasser's New Rules for Estate, Retirement, and Tax Planning
by Stewart H. Welch III Harold I. Apolinsky J. Winston BusbyCurrent, relevant estate, retirement and tax planning strategies with expert insight and adviceJK Lasser's New Rules for Estate, Retirement and Tax Planning is the authoritative guide to estate, retirement and tax planning, fully updated to reflect new changes and legal updates. Written by some of the most recognized experts in the field, this book offers useful planning advice for people of various ages and income levels, including information on retirement planning, trusts, charitable contributions, gifts, life insurance, and wills. In this guide, you'll find up-to-the-minute facts, valuable insight, and solid strategies to help you preserve your wealth and plan your estate under current tax rules. The helpful companion website provides spreadsheets, tools, and additional reading to help you get organized, while the book's expert guidance provides the background information you need to prepare properly.Estate planning is a complex topic, made even more complex by constantly changing laws. Failing to plan properly can result in your loved ones losing out on much of your hard-earned assets, and researching the topic on your own can be a minefield of assumptions, misunderstandings, and potential legal consequences. New Rules for Estate, Retirement and Tax Planning helps you sidestep the confusion, distilling the information down to what's relevant and current. This practical resource covers a wealth of important issues, including:Estate planning, taxation, and investing for maximum growthThe role of wills, executors, and trusts, and how to treat charitable contributionsLife insurance, retirement planning, Social Security claiming strategies and the do's and don'ts of giftingBusiness planning, including succession, asset protection, and family limited partnershipsYou've worked hard your entire life. You managed to accumulate assets. New Rules for Estate, Retirement and Tax Planning will help you maximize the transfer of your assets to the people and charities you love rather than the federal government in the form of taxes.
JK Lasser's New Rules for Estate, Retirement, and Tax Planning (J.K. Lasser)
by Stewart H. Welch III J. Winston BusbyThe popular handbook to estate planning, now updated for 2018 Since its first publication in 2002, New Rules for Estate, Retirement, and Tax Planning has sold more than 40,000 copies, providing a solid, accessible introduction to estate planning for any age or income bracket. Now in its sixth edition, Estate, Retirement, and Tax Planning continues this tradition, covering such topics as trusts, donations, life insurance, and wills in easy-to-understand language that offers valuable insights and solid strategies to help you preserve your wealth and plan your estate so that your assets go where you want with a minimum of taxes and government interference. This comprehensive guide answers such common questions as: How much do I need to retire comfortably? How do I protect my children’s inheritance? How do I ensure planned donations are made after I’m gone? And many more. The Sixth Edition is also fully updated to reflect changes following the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, so that you can learn how new regulations could impact your inheritance and trusts. Other notable features include advice on working with elderly parents and introducing financial planning to children and teenagers, in addition to a list of professional advisers and a glossary of estate planning terms. Understand estate planning and obtain solid strategies for growing your wealth Explore asset protection and succession planning strategies Discover how recent updates to the tax code could affect you and your heirs Stay informed of any relevant law changes with an author-managed web site Estate, Retirement, and Tax Planning contains a wealth of valuable information for any adult who needs help planning their financial future, from the established professional heading toward retirement, to the young adult looking to understand the basics. Wherever you are in your journey, use Estate, Retirement, and Tax Planning to ensure your legacy is protected.
JLE vol 61 num 4
by The University of Chicago PressThis is volume 61 issue 4 of The Journal of Law and Economics. Established in 1958, the Journal of Law and Economics publishes research on a broad range of topics, including the economic analysis of law, the economic analysis of regulation and the behavior of regulated firms, industrial organization and antitrust policy, the political economy of legislation and legislative processes, law and finance, and corporate finance and governance. The JLE has published some of the most influential and widely cited articles in these areas. It is an invaluable resource for academics and those interested in cutting-edge analysis of current public policy issues.
JOANN: Joannalytics Inventory Allocation Tool
by Kris Ferreira Srikanth JagabathulaMichael Joyce, Vice President of Inventory Management at JOANN, championed an effort to develop and implement an inventory allocation analytics tool that used advanced analytics to predict in-season demand of seasonal items for each of JOANN's nearly 900 stores and optimize store-specific inventory allocation decisions guided by these predictions. After the analytics tool had been in use for a full season of products, Joyce was surprised to hear that not everyone was pleased with its outcomes. With all of the concerns raised, should Joyce halt the use of the analytics tool for the next season?
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER: A Portrait in Oils
by John K. WinklerWhat was the world's first billionaire really like? This highly entertaining work, by an acclaimed business biographer, seeks to explode the "shadowy myth" of John D. Rockefeller and reveal the "rare and astonishing personality" behind it. From his humble roots in Ohio, where he learned thrift and industry as the bookkeeper of a dockside warehouse, to the death threats this "modern Machiavelli" received during the early years of Standard Oil, to his ascendancy to the rank of "the most detested man in the country"-when churches refused his donations as tainted money-and his subsequent formation of the philanthropic Rockefeller Foundation, this is a knowingly ironic and subtly witty work of biography.
JP Morgan Emerging Manager Program: Take a Chance on Me
by Nori Gerardo Lietz John D. Dionne Johann MayCase
JP Morgan Private Bank: Risk Management during the Financial Crisis 2008-2009
by Aldo Sesia Anette Mikes Clayton RoseMary Erdoes, the CEO of JP Morgan's Asset Management business, and three colleagues provide insights into risk management issues faced by the firm's Private Bank during the financial crisis in 2008-2009. The case provides perspective on the philosophy with which they approach risk management, issues of greatest concern, tools and processes used in practice, the benefits and limitations of quantitative models and balance between the use of models and exercising judgment, and lessons learned from the crisis about risk management.