Competitive Analysis: "Flanking in a Price War" Article Critique The Article "Flanking in a Price War" discusses how an economic experiment and data were used effectively in the Quebec grocery industry. The beginning of the article gives some history of the industry, introduces the major participants, and describes how one firm in particular, Steinberg, used a price cutting strategy to became the dominant player for 30 years. The article then goes on to explain the economic climate that
retailers in the grocery industry. There are two main players in this industry which forms a near duopoly of the market with a total combined market share of over 70%. (Tonkin, 2014) These players are Woolworths and Coles. While fringe players like ALDI, IGA, and Costco, to name a few have the remaining market share. A more vivid illustration of the market share is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Grocery store market share (Tonkin, 2014) In 2008, the Competition and Consumer Act was commissioned to ensure
The deficiency of IgA (immunoglobin A) is known as the prominent immunodeficiency as compared to the other existing immunoglobins. It has been discovered that many of the individuals who are diagnosed with this specific type of immunodeficiency are most often unintentionally diagnosed when they are being treated for several symptoms at the same time. IgA (most plentiful isotype) is produced in two different subclasses. The functions of both are not evidently understood. IgA as secretions seems to
Muhammad Mazhar Hayat Khan Student ID # 43969461 Internal analysis IGA Generic Strategy: Generic strategies also known as competitive strategies were put forward by Porter in 1980 (Brown, et al., 2016). By implementing these strategies, a company may achieve competitive advantage over its competitors. The three strategies are: Cost Leadership, Differentiation and, Focus. The focus of first two strategies i.e. cost leadership and differentiation is broad and industry-wide while the third is
extreme and severe form of IgAN. There are two forms of IgA, IgA1 and IgA2. IgA1 is the only form involved with HSP. “IgA with diminished hinge-region glycosylation are prone to aggregate into macromolecular complexes. These complexes activate the alternative pathway of complement, and then deposit into the renal mesangium” (Saulsbury). The bodies immune response gets triggered by an upper respiratory illness, and produces IgA antibodies. If these IgA antibodies have hinge regions that are not fully developed
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report card, breastfeeding continues to rise in the United States. The most recent study was taken between 2013-2016 and, showed that 4 out of 5 mothers decided to breastfeed. (Morton, 2016). Over half were breastfeeding after 6 months and about one-third at 12 months. (Morton, 2016). Although, there is an increase in the number of mothers who have decided to breastfeed exclusively, there is a great number of mothers who are not meeting the recommendations
humoral response will not be effective unless the Fc regions of Ig’s are bound to another molecule. The idea was to develop Ig’s (such as dimeric IgA and pentameric IgM) against zombie virus and the receptor that will recognize some parts of Ig’s attached to antigen and J chain which will undergo conformation change upon binding to antigen. pIg (dimeric IgA and pentameric IgM) bound to Z1H1 will undergo conformational change in its geometry. It is expected that as pIg will bend and cause changes in
Celiac Disease: A Real Autoimmune Disease Celiac Disease. It is a bit of a buzz word, with many people believing this disease to be a joke. The celebrities are participating in a fad, that gluten-free diet, it must be so healthy for them and that must be why people with “celiac disease” are eating it too. Except they are not. Celiac Disease, or CD, is a disease that affect the small intestinal mucosa due to inflammation. The inflammation is due to the body attacking itself in the presence of gluten
expand its product offering to include whitegoods, electronics, clothing etc. This customer appeal is universal, especially among the first four quintile groups. High IGA Potential substitute Independent Grocers Association(IGA) is part of Metcash Limited. The parent company manages a portfolio of brands that independently owned stores, IGA. Metcash is responsible for the purchasing, merchandising, warehousing, marketing and distribution of products to stores. Individual store operators are then responsible
A working diagnosis of coeliac disease has been made for patient MJ, in this report I will explain and analyse the patient’s immune responses and attempt to suggest several treatments. Coeliac disease is usually triggered by the ingestion of gluten which contains the peptide gliadin found in wheat, alternatively other peptides in the prolamin family are able to elicit an immune response in CD sufferers (C. Gianfrani, 2005). The gliadin antigen works by enlarging tight junctions, allowing larger proteins
Glomerulonephritis, as a defined disease, is very broad in terms of a medical condition and is usually only diagnosed after a routine medical check-up or tests for another condition discover; the symptoms may not be obvious. This disease targets the membrane tissues made of tiny filtering cluster units within the kidneys called glomerulus, which comes from a Greek word meaning filter (NIH, 2014). This illness presents as an inflammation of the tiny filtering units called glomeruli of the kidneys
Investing in Human Capital When you think of investments you may think of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, savings accounts, CD's, and etc. There is some other way that you can invest. You can invest in your life through various things whether it is volunteer or paid. That is called human capital and that is "the stock of knowledge and skill, embodied in an individual as a result of education, training, and experience that makes them more productive" (1). I have invested in my life in a variety
Threats 1. Expanding their products and 1. Wal-Mart services. 2. Utilizing innovations 2. Aldi 3. Rebranding their image with 3. Kroger’s loyalty program uniforms and name tags. 4. IGA 4. An economic downturn 5. Low prices Strengths Bob’s Supermarket had loyal customers who kept coming back because of the
Blood typing is a blood group of substances that is present on the surface of red blood cells. The substances are important reason being it contains specific amino acids and carbohydrates which are antigenic. In general there are about 29 different substances on the surface of red blood cells. Taking a look at individual blood type with many different aspects of blood group antigens. Usually only the ABO blood group together with the rhesus D antigen factor is used to describe blood typing. If a
comorbidities. After first episode, there is a high chance for relapses due to reduction serum IgG antibodies to toxin A and colonic IgA secretion cells. Metronidazole and vancomycin are indicated for treatment of C.difficile and two studies in animal model suggest that use of culture-specific probiotics, such as S. boulardii can up-regulate anti-toxin a secretary IgA. According to one large study, well-designed study A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of Saccharomyces Boulardii in Combination
factors.7 Although some patients with vasculitis are seen by other specialists (dermatologists, pediatricians, internists), only patients who were seen and managed by a rheumatologist were recruited in our study. Thus, some forms of vasculitis (e.g. IgA vasculitis, cutaneous leukocytoclastic angiitis, and Kawasaki’s disease) may be underestimated. Vasculitis may occur as a primary process or may be secondary to another underlying disease 4. We studied only patients with primary vasculitis; patients
periods and holidays. • Maintain a safe working safe environment for Farmer Jack’s team members and customers. • Support all the other departments and provide coaching and guidance to team members as required. Dec 2002 - Jan 2015 PROGRESSIVE SUPA IGA (PROGRESSIVE TRADING P/L) 366 Grand Promenades, DianellaWA6059 Assistant Store Manager Relief Store Manager - Innaloo, Armadale and
Laughter is an essential human phenomenon. Smiling in response to pleasant physical conditions occurs in early development, usually in the first month of life. As a motor reflex, laughter is usually present by the time a child is 4 months old. By the age of eighteen months, a child smiles once every six minutes, and by four years of age, the rate increases to one smile every one and one-third minutes. The ratio of laughs to smiles increases from one laugh to every ten smiles as eighteen months
1. What is the difference between undernutrition and malnutrition? In our reading, the definition of undernutrition and malnutrition is; malnutrition is caused by deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in energy, protein, and/or other nutrients, while undernutrition is caused by intake that is insufficient to meet dietary energy requirements continuously. The meaning of undernutrition is insufficient food intake which results in stunting, wasting, deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, low weight
There are fewer levels on immunoglobins or totally absent immunoglobins. An example is a IgA deficiency this deficiency produces other immunoglobins but not IgA which leads to an allergen uptake and promote challenges for the immune system. Another example is the Bruton aggammoglobulhemia which is blocked development of mature b cells in the tissue. T lymphocyte is also considered