Briefly, explain why understanding the end customer is important to all supply chain parties in developing an effective performance measurement system.

Straight arrow unloaded two tankers worth of toxic waste at an important port in the country of urithmea. a hundred workers worked two days in their shorts and sandals to unload the barrels from the tankers for $5 a day. they were not told about the content of the barrels. some observers felt that it was the obligation of not just the government of urithmea but also of straight arrow to ensure that no harm was done to the workers. these observers are most likely

On december 31, 2011, daggett company issued $750,000 of ten-year, 9% bonds payable for $700,353, yielding an effective interest rate of 10%. interest is payable semiannually on june 30 and december 31. prepare journal entries to reflect (a) the issuance of the bonds, (b) the semiannual interest payment and discount amortization (effective interest method) on june 30, 2012, and (c) the semiannual interest payment and discount amortization on december 31, 2012. round amounts to the nearest dollar.

Abank provides its customers mobile applications that significantly simplify traditional banking activities. for example, a customer can use a smartphone to take a picture of a check and electronically deposit into an account. this unique service demonstrates the bank’s desire to practice which one of porter’s strategies?