1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910143289003321

Autore

Hammer Øyvind <1968->

Titolo

Paleontological data analysis [[electronic resource] /] / Øyvind Hammer and David A.T. Harper

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2006

ISBN

1-280-74342-5

9786610743421

0-470-75071-5

1-4051-7294-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (370 p.)

Classificazione

38.20

Altri autori (Persone)

HarperD. A. T

Disciplina

560.285

560/.285

Soggetti

Paleontology - Data processing

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [333]-344) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Basic statistical methods -- Introduction to multivariate data analysis -- Morphometrics -- Phylogenetic analysis -- Paleobiogeography and paleoecology -- Time series analysis -- Quantitative biostratigraphy.

Sommario/riassunto

During the last 10 years numerical methods have begun to dominate paleontology. These methods now reach far beyond the fields of morphological and phylogenetic analyses to embrace biostratigraphy, paleobiogeography, and paleoecology. Paleontological Data Analysis explains the key numerical techniques in paleontology, and the methodologies employed in the software packages now available. Following an introduction to numerical methodologies in paleontology, and to univariate and multivariate techniques (including inferential testing), there follow chapters on morphometrics, phylogenetic



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910141152503321

Autore

Jacobsen Marie-Louise

Titolo

The art of retail buying [[electronic resource] ] : an insider's guide to the best practices from the industry / / Marie-Lousie Jacobsen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore, : John Wiley & Sons (Asia), 2009

ISBN

1-119-19976-X

1-118-17869-6

1-283-40146-0

9786613401465

1-118-17871-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (423 p.)

Disciplina

658.72

Soggetti

Purchasing

Retail trade

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

The Art of Retail Buying: An Insider's Guide to the Best Practices from the Industry; Contents; Dedication; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Retail Formats; Chapter 2: Qualifications-Qualities-Abilities; Chapter 3: The Buyer's Roles; Chapter 4: Management Expectations; Chapter 5: Retail Math; Chapter 6: Budgeting; Chapter 7: Assortment Planning; Chapter 8: Anticipating Consumer Trends; Chapter 9: Forecasting Customer Demands; Chapter 10: Central Buying; Chapter 11: The True Essence of Buying; Chapter 12: Buying Merchandise; Chapter 13: Brand Strategy; Chapter 14: Managing Suppliers

Chapter 15: NegotiationChapter 16: Retail Shrink: The Bare Truth; Chapter 17: Leading By Example; Chapter 18: Business Communication; Appendix 1: International Trade Fairs; Appendix 2: Common Terms from the World of Fashion; Appendix 3: Catalog of Colors; Appendix 4: Common Shipping Terms; Glossary; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Buying for retail is a demanding and challenging job that requires a creative flair, a strong awareness of fashion trends, life trends as well as good interpersonal and team working skills. Buyers and merchandisers have to ensure that the right merchandise is being sent



to the right stores, at the right time, in the right quantities. This takes a blend of forward planning and rapid response to consumer demands. In combination with the other areas of the business, success comes from maximizing profit, which is achieved through anticipating customer needs and responding rapidly to immediate issu