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Takata Corp. Chairman and CEO Shigehisa Takada bows as he attends a news conference after its decision to file for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, June 26.
Shigehisa Takada: "We offer our condolences to the those who lost their lives and to those who suffered injuries."
Takada, center, company senior executives and lawyers attend a news conference after the company's decision to file for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo.
TOKYO – Japanese automakers say the bankruptcy of airbag maker Takata Corp. will make it difficult for them to recoup billions of dollars they have spent to recall defective airbag inflators that are responsible for multiple deaths.
Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. each said the company's filing for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and Japan will complicate collection.
Takata made the filing on Monday local time, and announced that Key Safety Systems has agreed to acquire most of Takata's assets for about $1.6 billion. The move clears the way for Takata to get out from under its mounting liabilities and restructure, but could leave carmakers holding the bag.
Honda, a big Takata shareholder and formerly its biggest customer, is also unsure how Takata's bankruptcy filing will affect its 1.2 percent holding in the supplier. Honda has already taken charges of 556 billion yen ($5.0 billion) to cover the costs of recalling an estimated 51 million defective Takata airbag inflators worldwide.
But that figure is not expected to increase because of Takata's bankruptcy, Honda spokesman Kosuke Kachi said. "We anticipated difficulty in claiming compensation," Kachi said. Honda will continue to replace recalled inflators, despite the bankruptcy, he said.
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Toyota said its claims against Takata "are at the risk of becoming uncollectable or being delayed." Japan's biggest automaker says it has 570 billion yen ($5.12 billion) in receivables against Takata to cover the cost of recalling some 27 million inflators worldwide. That amount could increase if further recalls are necessary, it warned.
Toyota could not say how many recalls would be necessary because the company needs more time to determine how many vehicles with the suspect inflators still remain on the road in markets worldwide or are being used as replacements, spokesman Takashi Ogawa said
Nissan Motor Co., Japan's No.2 automaker, issued a statement saying it would also have trouble claiming reimbursement for its recall costs. "Although we have acquired the right to be reimbursed for the costs of both past and future recalls from Takata and its affiliates, following Takata's filing, it is likely that we will not be able to exercise this right in most cases," Nissan said.
Nissan said it had also set aside enough provisions to cover the current level of recall costs of some 7 million vehicles worldwide. Nissan could not disclose whether that is the number of vehicle recalled so far or the final number of expected recalls.
So far, it has disclosed setting aside 90 billion yen ($809.0 million) for potential costs.
Subaru Corp. has so far sunk about 73.5 billion yen ($660.7 million) into covering its recall of about 2.75 million inflators worldwide. It has earmarked another 41.5 billion yen ($373.0 million) in the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, and the fiscal year after that.
Mazda said it has booked some 40.7 billion yen ($365.8 million) to cover the recall of 7.76 million vehicles worldwide. It isn't expecting new airbag-related recall costs in the current fiscal year. But consumer lawsuits against Mazda and other carmakers may add expenses.
"A number of class action lawsuits have been lodged in the U.S.A. in which Mazda and Mazda subsidiaries are defendants. We are working towards settlements in these cases and expect some losses," Mazda spokesman Hideki Taira said.
Mitsubishi Motors rounded out the pack in saying it also not be able to recover recall costs from Takata and related group companies.
Honda has deep ties with Takata going back to the supplier's earliest days in the airbag business. The automaker later became its biggest customer, a relationship that came back to bite Honda when Takata became embroiled in its defective inflator scandal.
The suspect inflators use a ammonium nitrate chemistry that can break down and become unstable over long periods in hot, humid conditions. That can lead them to explode with too much force, showering a vehicle's cabin and its occupants with deadly metal shards.
Malfunctioning Takata airbag inflators have been linked to at least 16 deaths and 180 injuries worldwide and a $1 billion fine in the U.S. In January, a federal grand jury indicted three former Takata executives for criminal wrongdoing in connection with the safety defect.
Rival suppliers
Honda no longer uses Takata inflators in newly-built vehicles. Its uses inflators from rival suppliers Autoliv and Daicel, which use a guanidine nitrate chemistry believed to be safer.
Honda uses Autoliv and Daicel in most of its replacements for recalled Takata inflators too.
But in certain limited cases, Honda still uses ammonium nitrate inflators from Takata as replacements for those recalled, Kachi said. Those replacements, however, are believed to be safer than the originals for a couple reasons.
First, they are newer and haven't had prolonged exposure to heat and humidity. And second, they are manufactured with a desiccant additive to keep them dry.
The vehicles being recalled have Takata inflators without the desiccant, and Honda says there is no immediate need to call back and replace inflators that have the added safety measure.
Toyota says it is also using desiccated Takata ammonium nitrate inflators as replacements in some recalled vehicles, along with inflators from rivals such as Daicel, Autolive and Nippon Kayaku, "to supply the parts need for replacement as soon as possible."
Nissan does not disclose whether it continues to use Takata inflators but said it has established new supply lines for the component and is working with alternative suppliers to "develop new inflators for prompt rollout in future vehicles."
Mazda said it was also using Tataka ammonium nitrate inflators with desiccant among its mix of replacement parts for recalled inflators without the drying agent. But the company has stopped using any ammonium nitrate inflators in new models introduced since 2014.
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With an ever-increasing demand for innovation from clients, the automotive sector faces the challenging constraints to meet these expectations. It means more financial risks for the companies to overtake. However, luckily, cutting-edge technology i.e. rapid prototyping makes it easier for companies to test out their ideas with a lower financial and technical risk. It also helps to attract stakeholders and investors towards era-changing ideas presented in prototypes in various automotive shows and exhibitions.
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Why Rapid Prototyping?
Let us debate this using real-life examples to breed life into this discussion. In luxury vehicles, one of the most mesmerizing features is the chromium grill at the front. Million-dollar cars like Rolls Royce have iconic front grills to showcase their craftsmanship and finishing.
An Australian team under the name of GM Australia presented their iconic grill style as a prototype at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Due to the techniques of rapid prototyping, they were able to present their prototype grill using 3D printing within three days. The techniques used for this prototyping involved the use of Selective Layer Sintering (SLS) Technology. Incorporation of this technology not only meant greater finishing but also significant cost savings. The team went on to win prestigious awards in the show.
Another notable example is Lexus's company. Hailed as one of the luxury automotive manufacturers, the company hosts the famous Lexus Design Awards show to involve designers from all over the world to present their concept using prototyping. This eventually means more power to the company in terms of innovation and competitive advantage.
The Basic Principle
Let us now dive into the technicalities of this topic. Rapid prototyping is an additive manufacturing method. It works in association with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and other novel technologies. This technique incorporates the use of accumulation of material, unlike other fabrication techniques that use the removal of material. The technique uses layers or slices as the core concept. The processing of the 3D CAD model into a series of slices or layers of differential thicknesses comes first. In this way, layer by layer production and stacking of 2D sectional contours takes place to produce the final part. We will discuss the detailed workflow of this technique in the following section followed by its applications in the automotive industry.
The Workflow
A flowchart is always an exemplary way to depict a process. Broadly, this process has two categories i.e. generation of the information related to the mathematical model and production of the physical model. To give a clear idea of the workflow, the following flowchart will be of great importance:
Technical Comparison of Methods of Rapid Prototyping
A comprehensive comparison of the various techniques is vital for a decision-maker to shortlist viable options when using prototyping services. Selection is not only important from a cost perspective, but it also impacts the tensile strength, time for the manufacturing, and precision of the final deliverable. The descriptions are based on comparative analysis and an exclusive image goes with each technique to provide a visual analysis too.
Stereolithography
Process: Involves the use of a UV laser beam that strikes on thin layers of liquid thermoset resin to build the supports as well as the main part. Each layer of the resin is imaged and then the next layer is similarly developed. This process repeats several times until all layers have amalgamated into a single part at the end by curing.
Comparative Layer Resolution: Highest resolution.
Materials: A wide array of materials. Tough, flexible, clear, and castable resins.
Cost: Highest cost.
Characteristics of final deliverable: Remarkable surface finish with the highest accuracy, fine details, and sturdy (high strength) parts.
Selective Laser Sintering
Process: Involves the use of laser technology as a medium to coalesce/fuse powdered material into a solid structure. The laser carries out this sintering by heating. This is a solid to solid process with no liquefication of materials. This method can achieve high productivity.
Comparative Layer Resolution: Less than Stereolithography but more than FDM.
Materials: Nylon (most common), Aluminum, Steel.
Cost: Higher cost than Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) but a lower cost per part compared to Stereolithography. Really costly for metals. Therefore, the usage of Nylon PA11 and Nylon PA12 is common for SLS.
Characteristics of final deliverable: High strength, good accuracy but with the need to post-process the final part for slightly rough surface finish. Very complex shapes are manufacturable with this technique. Results in excellent mechanical properties of the finished product.
Process: Semi-liquefaction of the material. Melting and extrusion of thermoplastic resins to construct parts. A nozzle deposits the molten thermoplastic layer by layer.
Comparative Layer Resolution: Lowest resolution (poorer than SL and SLS).
Materials: Thermoplastics like PLA, ABS. Moreover, the usage of Nylon, wood, HIPS, and PMMA is also present.
Cost: Cheapest. The lowest cost is one of the core factors that hobbyists use this technique of rapid prototyping to breed life into small concepts. This method is even used in 3D pens for children these days to enhance their imaginative skills.
Characteristics of final deliverable: Good strength but lowest accuracy and precision of parts. Not viable for the production of complex shapes or parts. Layers are clearly visible. However, post-finishing (chemical and mechanical processes) can make the final deliverable more accurate.
To further support the comparison, the following table comprehensively sums up the comparison:
Aspect Stereolithography (SL) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Cost Highest Less than SL but more than FDM Lowest
Resolution Highest Less than SL but more than FDM Lowest
Accuracy of deliverable Best Excellent Lowest
Surface finish Highest Less than SL but more than FDM Lowest
Main highlight High-accuracy The remarkable strength of manufactured parts Fast & low cost
Applications of Rapid Prototyping in the Automotive Industry
Engine Research and Development
The complexity and intricacy of engine parts are two of the foremost factors in consideration. This is why the use of the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) method is common in engine research and development. The prototyping and manufacturing of complex parts, that constitute the proper functionality of an engine like cylinder block, cylinder head, intake and exhaust valves, and various other components, are carried out by SLS technology. Engine parts are really sensitive to minute defects and therefore accuracy is one of the foremost considerations. Not only accuracy but also the mechanical strength of manufactured parts is a key metric and SLS caters to it.
Particularly, the accuracy needed in the manufacturing of intake valves is of monumental importance. Intake efficiency, improvement of the combustion process are two of the many factors affected by the surface finish, and accuracy of inlet valves.
As far as prototyping is concerned in engine R&D, an example will serve as an important factor for understanding. During the design cycle of engine parts, the research team works on testing various inlet valve designs for air intake trials. Unlike traditional methods which require the production of several intake valves with different cross-sections to land at the optimal choice, rapid prototyping makes the design cycle more systematic and resounding. It uses CAD models, flows analysis using Computational Fluid Dynamics, and consequently, prototyping the most impactful design in terms of efficiency, emissions, and cost.
Moreover, the SL method enables the rapid production of new engine models using transparent resin materials. Thus, the laser photography method is then used to study the various characteristics of the prototype engine as transparent resin materials can cater to flow analysis using laser photography technology.
Die Manufacturing
Automobiles have a large number of parts that are made by casting, molding, forging, and various other techniques. While these production techniques might be very fast, but the initial design of the die is slow.
Techniques like FDM serve as an initial die design and testing medium and SLS serve as quickly producing finalized dies for rapid manufacturing and shortening production cycles. Every industry is profit-motivated and so every minute impacts profit margins and revenue generation.
To add to this, rapid tooling is a new area of research and development in this niche. Conventional machining techniques like lathe, milling, and shaping require the use of cutting tools. The accuracy of these cutting mediums is really important. Thus, rapid tooling technology comes into play and with its accuracy, techniques like SLS play a pivotal role.
Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Assembly, disassembly, tolerances, clearances, appearance, tooling; all of these aspects play a major role in determining the production and market viability of a product. Although computer modeling and simulations serve the purpose of determining all the aforementioned aspects, an investor or stakeholder will always trust in having a hands-on experience of the product.
Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturability are two key aspects in the design and production cycle. Progressive automotive industry companies are diving deep into a systematic use of rapid prototyping for increasing profit margins and attracting investments.
First, researchers use techniques like FDM at an entry-level of the design cycle to discuss prospective ideas. For instance, a novelty in fighter jet designs is often first presented using 3D printed prototypes using FDM.
The second stage involves the use of a finer technique if the discussion from the first stage bore fruit. Metrics for DFA and DFM are tested at this stage and likewise, a systematic move towards final production designs begins.
Thus, in the light of the aforementioned discussion, it is clearly evident how monumental is the use of rapid prototyping services for the automotive industry and for other industries, too.
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Ayushman India is such a scheme, which aims to provide health assurance to 10 crore households or about 50 crore Indians, which will cover a cover of 5 lakh rupees per year. According to the latest socio-economic caste census data (SECC), this scheme targets poor, deprived rural households and identifies a business category of families of urban workers, 8.03 crore in rural areas and 2.33 crore in urban areas. . The Ministry of Health has added 1,354 packages in this scheme, under which treatment for coronary bypass, knee replacement and treatment among others will be examined at 15-20% cheaper rates than the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). This plan will check cashless and paperless access to services for the beneficiary at the point of service. Eligible people can benefit from government and listed private hospitals. See the official website www.mera.pmjay.gov.in for details.
Who Can Avail PMJAY And How?
All the people marked as poor in the socio-economic and caste census of 2011 are considered eligible for the scheme.
Beneficiaries have been identified on the basis of deprived categories (D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 and D7).
For urban areas, 11 business criteria have been set which will determine eligibility.
Letters to eligible families of Ayushman scheme have been sent by the Prime Minister.
In addition, the card is given to the beneficiaries in which the QR code is.
More than 2.50 lakh Common Service Centers are in the country for information on the scheme.
If families who do not have a name in the plan, they can know in the Common Service Center.
Helpline number 14555 can also be linked to plan related information.
List of beneficiaries linked to the scheme have also been sent to Panchayat and District headquarter.
A list of people involved in the scheme has also been sent to Asha workers.
National Health Agency has deployed 14,000 health friends to hospitals.
On the website mera.pmjay.gov.in, people can see that their name is not.
If not your name then what to do?
If you do not have a name, please include your name, father's name, gender and state's name in the database.
After that your name will appear in the search and then you click on the 'Get SMS' option.
After this, submit your required documents to Ayushman Mitra for the scheme.
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    pending_promises_.erase(args->GetInt(0));

    return true;
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    auto args = message->GetArgumentList();
    auto promise = pending_promises_.find(args->GetInt(0));
    if (promise == pending_promises_.end()) {
      LOG(ERROR) << "Tried to reject missing promise " << args->GetInt(0)
                 << " with " << args->GetString(1);
      return true;
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    auto ctx = frame->GetV8Context();
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    CefRefPtr<CefV8Value> error;
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    auto prop_attr = CefV8Value::PropertyAttribute::V8_PROPERTY_ATTRIBUTE_NONE;

    ctx->GetGlobal()->SetValue(
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                               prop_attr);

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      promise->second->reject->ExecuteFunction(nullptr, js_args);
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    pending_promises_.erase(args->GetInt(0));

    return true;
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  return false;
}


While college sports fans across the country were focused on the NCAA basketball tournament, five Troy University students were participating in a little March madness of their own and have a national championship to show for it.
The students, representing the University's Surveying and Geomatics Sciences Program, recently bested other universities in the National Society of Professional Surveyors 10th annual Student Competition in Las Vegas, Nev., which included completing a project, a 30-page report, a poster and a 20-minute presentation.
The competition was on "Hydrographic Surveying," said Dr. David Griffin, an assistant professor who helped coordinate the team.
"The project included topographic and hydrographic surveys of Pike County Lake," he said. "The field survey results were combined with a digitized bathymetric chart, with the combined results used to perform a sedimentation survey of the 45-acre lake."
The team consisted of students Chase Boutwell, a senior from Elba, Lee Ferrell, a sophomore from Alpine, Michael Johnson, a junior from Cleveland, Robin McLendon, a senior from Goshen, and Wade Ward, a senior from Kinston.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources allowed students full access to the lake, which was closed to the public during the time the students needed to complete the field work. As an expression of their gratitude, the students presented a map showing the results of the Hydrographic Survey of Pike County Lake to the DCNR and to the community. The map has been installed as a permanent display at the lake, Dr. Griffin said.
Troy University surveying and geomatics students took first place nationally in the National Society Professional Surveyors 10th Annual Student Competition. A. Wayne Harrison, left, president of the NSPS, presented the students a medal and a crystal bowl trophy for their efforts. Students Lee Ferrell, Michael Johnson, Chase Boutwell, Robin McLendon, Wade Ward and NSPS president-elect William Coleman participated in the award ceremony.


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Why Your CPG Brand Needs a Walmart E-commerce Strategy
Did you know that Walmart recently surpassed Apple to become the world's third largest online retailer? How about that Walmart proclaimed itself to be a technology company at this year's South By Southwest conference?
With the constant attention given to Amazon and its e-commerce dominance, you might think that focusing resources on other online retailers is futile. However, Walmart's e-commerce strategy is clearly beginning to pay off. While the gap in total e-commerce sales between Walmart and Amazon remains vast, Walmart accelerated its quarterly e-commerce sales growth to a staggering 43% in Q4 2018.
Though this isn't another Amazon versus Walmart article, it's hard to separate the two retail giants, especially when Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says that the company "will continue to play offense and innovate as we shape the future of omni-retail." Walmart's ability to accelerate its growth with new innovations that reach more customers is a testament to its commitment to fighting off Amazon in the long run. As the boundaries between physical and online retail continue to blur, Walmart has positioned itself as an even stronger competitor in 2019.
Here are five reasons every CPG brand needs a dedicated Walmart e-commerce strategy.
Walmart Tops in Grocery Mindshare
Being that Walmart is already the biggest grocery retailer in the United States, it is in a superior position to take both mindshare and market share in online grocery now and into the future. Based on recent OneSpace consumer search insights, Walmart captured over 60 percent of the total search volume for milk, eggs and bread, indicating that a majority of online grocery shoppers are turning to Walmart for these grocery staples.
While Amazon is still the leader in online grocery sales, Walmart has been making major investments that appear to be paying off in terms of both attracting new e-commerce grocery shoppers and transitioning existing Walmart brick-and-mortar shoppers to online. In fact, Walmart has officially surpassed Amazon as the online grocer of choice among consumers, according to a survey from Retail Feedback Group.
Grocery Pickup
When you consider the added benefits of having close to 5,000 physical stores, Walmart sets itself apart from any e-commerce retailer. Customers can buy items online and pick them up at physical locations, which offers a level of control they don't have when they order items online and have them delivered. That added level of control becomes especially important for grocery categories like fresh and perishable foods. In fact, fresh and perishable categories have the highest consideration of curbside pickup fulfillment — 50% would consider it, and 34% even prefer this type of fulfillment for fresh products.
Additionally, the largest generational buying group, Millennials, prefer click and collect over home delivery. According to Janey Whiteside, Walmart's chief customer officer, the company sees curbside pickup as a way to attract these younger shoppers.
Walmart kicked off 2019 with its biggest and first-ever cross-platform national marketing campaign for Walmart Grocery Pickup. The campaign launched with a commercial that aired during the 2019 Golden Globe awards and used famous cars from iconic movies, such as the Batmobile, the Ghostbusters ambulance, and the flying DeLorean from "Back to the Future." The fact that Millennials in particular are generally very familiar with these cars should not be seen as a coincidence.
Walmart now has close to 2,100 online grocery pickup sites, covering 69% of U.S. households. In the next fiscal year, the retailer is looking to add another 1,000 curbside pickup locations.
Walmart's physical footprint also gives it an advantage when it comes to grocery delivery. In fact, a survey from financial firm Citi (as cited by Grocery Dive) found that 29% of consumers ranked Walmart the best for online grocery delivery, followed by Amazon at 25%. The retailer is on track to offer the service from an estimated 1,600 stores by the end of the year, serving approximately 50% of the U.S. population. It's also testing an unlimited grocery delivery plan in four U.S. cities, which costs shoppers $98 a year or $12.95 a month and includes the full assortment of grocery products. Walmart's standard fee for grocery delivery is $10 per order.
Redesigned Website
In May 2018, Walmart launched a significant redesign of its website, which has contributed to its continued growth in e-commerce sales. The redesign includes a clean, modern visual makeover, but it more importantly highlights the retailer's omnichannel capabilities. Prominently featured on the new home page are calls to action to start an order for grocery pickup and a section promoting free NextDay delivery on orders of $35 or more, an offer that allows Walmart to directly compete with Amazon Prime but without the membership fee.
The new Walmart website was designed to be more compelling and faster to shop, offer a much wider assortment, and have more local and personalized elements. A 2018 survey from GlobalData showed consumers reacted favorably to the new Walmart.com, noting that the site was "easier to shop" and "more inspirational and engaging." The results of these changes align with Walmart's focus on earning loyal repeat e-commerce customers.
Walmart Media Group
Despite being the largest retailer in the United States, Walmart's CEO stated in a Bloomberg article that the company's advertising business is "tiny." With already tight grocery margins getting tighter as the competitive landscape heats up, Walmart knows that it needs to grow this area of the business. Amazon, for example, increased its advertising business to over $10 billion in 2018.
That is a main reason why Walmart recently decided to take back this previously outsourced business function and internally consolidate its advertising sales for its stores and websites. This move will allow Walmart to build out a bigger advertising business, but more importantly it gives immense differentiated value to its biggest CPG suppliers. According to Stefanie Jay, VP and General Manager of Walmart Media Group, Walmart will now be able "to help brands understand if someone saw their ad on Walmart's platform or across the internet, and then purchased the product in-store or online." Walmart Media Group believes there is no other retail partner that can give that level of marketing and purchasing data. Additionally, Walmart is expanding its in-house ad technology by acquiring startups like Polymorph Labs.
Walmart understands that a one-on-one battle with Amazon for e-commerce dominance might not be fair, so it is bringing in some friends to help.
Walmart's strongest strategic partner is Google. In 2017, the two mega companies partnered on voice-based shopping through Google Express and its Home devices. That initial partnership idea recently grew to include grocery shopping with Walmart Voice Order, which works across all Google Assistant-powered platforms, not just the Google Home.
Walmart has partnered with Microsoft to migrate the retail giant's internal business applications to the Microsoft Azure Cloud. This partnership could also enhance Walmart's efforts in artificial intelligence and machine learning, thereby improving logistics, enhancing customer experience, and creating in-store efficiencies.
Walmart is making bets on how e-commerce delivery will shift in the future through a partnership with Waymo, formerly known as Google's self-driving car project. Those in the pilot place an Online Grocery Pickup order, and Waymo's self-driving cars do the rest, transporting customers to and from pickup.
Walmart is typically one of CPG and grocery manufacturers' biggest customers. However, when it comes to e-commerce, Amazon is often the #1 priority for many brands. But with its continued investments in its online business and the growth of its grocery pickup and delivery programs, Walmart now presents an undeniable e-commerce opportunity for brands. Ignoring this opportunity could translate to lost revenue and market share down the line. That's why you need a dedicated Walmart e-commerce strategy.
One of the biggest mistakes brands make when developing their Walmart e-commerce strategies is assuming that their success on Amazon can easily be translated into success on Walmart. Many brands use Amazon as a proxy for other retailers, especially when it comes to product content. However, Walmart has a unique search algorithm that requires different optimization tactics for maximum search visibility. Consumer behavior is also different on Walmart, which means the keywords you target on Amazon won't be the same as the keywords you should target on Walmart. In other words, optimizing for search and conversion on Walmart requires a different strategy than optimizing on Amazon.
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Home » Walsh Announces Opposition to Title IX Proposals
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Walsh Announces Opposition to Title IX Proposals
By Colleen Martin
January 17, 2019 Updated October 2, 2020 at 5:18 pm
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston College '09, announced that he will be issuing a public comment to the U.S. Department of Education to challenge the proposals to change Title IX in a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
"We're making sure that [U.S. Secretary of Education] Betsy DeVos and Donald Trump hear our message loud and clear from Boston," the Democrat said. "We believe survivors. We believe women and we believe they deserve the most support and more compassion, not less."
Walsh was joined by representatives from colleges and nonprofits in Boston, including Pam Eddinger, president of Bunker Hill Community College; Lee M. Pelton, president of Emerson College; Melissa Kelly, president of Suffolk University; and Debra Robbin, executive director of Jane Doe Inc.
Title IX is a federal law that states that no person can be denied benefits or excluded from participation in activities on the basis of sex under any education program that receives federal funding. The changes DeVos has proposed would change how sexual harassment in education is defined and handled under these rules.
"Today, as new federal regulations are being considered, we must be mindful not only of the progress that we have made, but also the work that still needs to be done," Pelton said. "I fear that if approved with modification, the new regulations could risk reversing that work."
One of the changes would alter the Obama administration's "preponderance of the evidence" standard of proof for sexual harassment and assault cases. Established through the 2011 "Dear Colleague" letter, this rule asks that the party bearing the burden of proof present evidence—although regarded as the lowest standard of proof—that showcases that the crime is more than likely than not to have occurred. The new proposal would offer colleges the choice of requiring "clear and convincing evidence," which is a higher threshold—although still below "beyond a reasonable doubt," which is the level used in U.S. court systems.
Kelly said that she believes in the importance of a presumption of innocence and the right to due process, but she is concerned about the new changes to the requirements for evidence in colleges and universities.
"We also believe that the process must not serve to discourage students who have experienced sexual assault from coming forward and need not and should not attempt to approximate the criminal justice system," Kelly said.
Other changes would allow the accused to cross-examine the accuser, although both parties will remain in separate rooms and communicate electronically. Critics argue that such a system would intimidate victims from coming forward due to fear of facing their attacker.
"When a survivor of sexual violence is deterred from coming forward, repercussions can be enormous," Pelton said.
A number of the speakers stressed the damage that sexual assault can have on students' lives. Some have trouble attending classes, and many will drop out or experience mental or physical health problems.
Robbin emphasized that students of color, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ students are more likely to be victims of sexual violence.
"This is not just about gender justice," she said. "It's about racial and social justice."
The new rules would also change the definition of sexual harassment from any "unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature" to "unwelcome conduct on the basis of sex that is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the recipient's education program or activity."
Furthermore, colleges would no longer be required to investigate incidents that occur off campus. This would be especially detrimental to students at urban campuses, since many of them live off campus in apartments, according to Robbin. Additionally, this could impede investigations of assaults that take place while students are abroad.
The legal responsibilities of colleges and universities will also decrease under the new proposals. Schools will no longer be liable if a professor or resident assistant does not report sexual assault or harassment. Lastly, colleges would be given more flexibility in the option to use mediation and other forms of informal intervention. This, however, would only be used at the discretion of the accuser.
"As a member of this society and as a feminist, it is my moral obligation," Walsh said. "As mayor it is my job to protect the health and safety of all of our residents."
BC has not issued a statement regarding the proposals to change Title IX. As of now, the University is maintaining the policies it has in place, but will revisit them when the final regulations are released to see if any of them are required by law to change, according to Melinda Stoops, the Student Affairs Title IX coordinator and associate vice president for Student Affairs.
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If you're considering drafting a will or are in the process of doing so, having legal counsel can help ensure all documents are accurate and meet legal requirements. The primary purpose of your last will and testament is to distribute property you may own after your death. A will may also name an executor and guardians for children. Due to the complex nature of wills, it is important to seek the legal services of a Trusts & Estates attorney. Learn more about the benefits of having legal counsel when drafting your will.
Every U.S. state has its own specific requirements that a will must meet to be considered legally enforceable. Most states require you to be over age 18 or be an emancipated minor. You must also be of sound mind, meaning you have a thorough understanding of what you own and will be leaving to others. Your will also must have a valid signature and at least two witnesses who are disinterested persons, or individuals who are not beneficiaries in your will. A trusts & estates attorney knows these estate requirements and can ensure that the will meets all applicable laws.
Many people are under the impression that they only need to draft a will. The truth is that a will is usually not sufficient on its own. Estate planning involves a number of legal documents designed to prepare families for major life changes such as death or disability. There are actually several estate plan documents that are essential, including an estate plan questionnaire that helps prioritize estate planning goals. Other must-have documents include a health care power of attorney, financial power of attorney, disposition of final remains, and disposition of personal property.
The content of your will and other estate planning documents is very important. If you choose to write your will yourself, your family could face a number of challenges after you are gone. As your will passes through probate court, its content could possibly be challenged by anyone who feels as if they were wronged. Working with a trusts & estates attorney can help you avoid such dilemmas by ensuring that all wording is legally clear and definitive and that your intentions are understood.
A trusts & estates attorney also has extensive knowledge of complex financial issues. Remember that drafting a will is not just about who will end up with your money and expensive jewelry. It also involves other financial components and responsibilities. An attorney will look at all aspects of your finances, such as any retirement accounts you may have and whether or not you pay spousal support. They will also consider any debts you have and will help you determine who will pay these debts in the event of your death. Every detail from how much money will go to charity to who will care for your pet if you pass will be addressed.
Another thing to consider about the content of your will is that it is likely to change over time. This is especially true if you decide to draft your will when you are younger. Maybe you have a couple more children or your own children have grandchildren. Or perhaps you move to a new state, get married, or get divorced. Each of these major life events can change the accuracy of your will. A trusts & estates attorney can tell you when the will needs to be altered and will make essential updates.
Without a trusts & estates attorney to assist you throughout the estate planning process, you may forget or neglect to finish your will. If you pass away without leaving a will for your family, your estate will be seized by the state, and your loved ones will have to go through the long and complex probate process. This means spending time in court. An experienced trusts & estates attorney can help your family avoid having to attend probate court, resulting in cost savings.
There is nothing scarier than to think about no longer being there for a spouse or your children. While drafting a will cannot take the place of your presence, it can give you some peace of mind. With the help of an experienced trusts & estates attorney, creating a will can provide you and your family some financial security. It is important to remember that having a will is important no matter the size of your estate. Each estate is different, and an attorney can help you find an estate plan that best meets your needs. For more information on drafting your will, contact a trusts & estates attorney at OFP Law.


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