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MSA document- The majority of the terms that will apply to future transactions or agreements are agreed upon by the parties in this contract. It offers a framework for accountability for the services that will be rendered.
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The Most Common Reasons Why Your Master Service Plans Fails
Implementing a master service plan (MSP) is a huge undertaking for any dealership, but it can lead to some major benefits. However, not all dealerships are successful when implementing an MSP. Some dealers see negative effects and see the program as more of a failure than a success. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the most common reasons why your MSP may fail and what you can do to prevent that from happening. A lot of businesses will implement an MSP because of the financial benefits that come with it. It lowers operating costs by having employees work on services instead of purchasing individual parts at high prices. There are several reasons why your MSP may fail, so reading this article will help you avoid these pitfalls and have a more successful implementation process.
Employees are not properly trained
One of the most common reasons why master service plans fail is that employees are not properly trained. This will cause your employees to be inefficient and will not meet the customer’s needs. Customer service can be negatively affected because employees may be unable to help customers properly and may not have the right tools to properly perform the work. It’s important to work with your employees to make sure they know how to use and maintain your equipment and understand the MSP. Make sure they are trained on how to use the software that is used to create and maintain the MSP. Another important aspect of training employees is making sure they know how to properly quote a job. If a customer is quoted the wrong price, it can cause the MSP to be a failure. There are ways to prevent this from happening, like using a computer program designed for this specific use.
Lack of communication between departments
Another common reason why MSPs fail is poor communication. This can happen between departments within the same company or between you and your customers. If customers are not aware of your MSP or they are not informed of the services they need, they won’t use it. It’s crucial to communicate with both your employees and your customers. Customers should be informed of the services they need and how much they cost. Employees should understand how the MSP works and how to use the software to create it. The communication between departments is just as important. Employees in different departments should communicate with each other about when parts are needed and the work that has been scheduled. If your departments do not communicate, the MSP will not be able to run as efficiently.
Incorrect employee scheduling
Another reason why MSPs fail is incorrect scheduling, which can cause your service advisors to be overworked or underutilized. This is especially important if your MSP is time-based. Your scheduling needs to take into account employees’ shifts, vacation time, breaks, and other factors that will affect their availability. If there is an incorrect number of employees working on a certain day, it can cause your scheduling to fall behind and make it difficult to keep up with the MSP. It’s crucial to make sure you have the right amount of employees working on the right days. If you don’t have enough people, you risk falling behind and having unhappy customers. If you have too many employees, you are paying extra for those people to sit around and do nothing. Scheduling is a delicate balance, so make sure you make the correct adjustments for your business.
MSP is not synced with your point of sale system
Another common reason why MSPs fail is that they are not properly synced with your point of sale system. This is crucial to make sure your employees know how much a certain service costs and how many coupons or discounts were used. If your MSP is not synced with your POS, employees may lose track of how many coupons have been used or the total cost for a service. If your employees lose track of this, customers will be unhappy and may refuse to pay for the services they received. This can cause negative word of mouth and harm your reputation. Make sure your MSP is synced with your POS so you can keep track of all the costs and coupons used.
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i know i do this quite a lot already but before i disappear into nothingness i wanna talk a bit about someone called lando norris.
born 13th november 1999, in bristol. his father is english, and his mother is belgian. he holds dual british and belgian citizenship. he barely speaks either language. he has three siblings, two younger sisters and one older brother.
in 2010 he placed 3rd in super 1 national championship, and then 2nd in 2011. in that same year he won formula kart stars and placed 3rd in copa de campeones. in 2013 he won the wsk euro series, the cik-fia european championship and cik-fia international super cup while placing 2nd in the wsk super master series.
in 2014 when he was 14, he placed 3rd in the ginetta junior championship with 4 wins, 11 podiums, 8 poles, 2 fastest laps and 432 points in 20 races.
a year later, he partook in the msa formula championship with carlin where he placed 1st, beating ricky collard and then teammate colton herta. that same year he also raced in the inaugural season of adac formula 4. he entered in 8/24 races, won 1 race and got 5 other podiums and ended in 8th place out of 51 drivers.
2015 also saw him race in the italian formula 4 championship where he placed 11th after racing in 9/21 races, and the brdc formula 4 autumn trophy where he placed 5th after racing in 4/8 races.
2016 was a busy year for 16-year-old lando. as a rookie he won both the eurocup formula renault 2.0 and formula renault 2.0 nec with josef kaufmann racing, and also the toyota racing series - also as a rookie.
he drove 11/24 races in the brdc british formula 3 championship, winning four races and getting on the podium for four others, resulting in an overall p8. he drove as a guest (ineligible for points) for carlin in the fia formula 3 european championship and placed 11th in the macau grand prix after having started the race p27.
in 2017 lando entered the fia formula 3 european championship with carlin. he won the drivers' championship with 441 pts. during 30 races he won 9 times, got on the podium 11 other times, got 8 poles and 8 fastest laps. he became the first non-prema driver to win the championship.
he also won the fia formula 3 european rookie championship with 628 pts, beating drivers like jehan daruvala and mick schumacher.
in the macau grand prix that year, he placed 2nd. he made his debut in round 11 of the fia formula 2 championship with campos racing, replacing ralph boschung, retiring in the feature race and placing 13th in the sprint race.
also in 2017, lando was signed as a junior driver with mclaren. he tested for mclaren in a scheduled mid-season test and set the second-fastest lap in the second day of testing at the hungaroring. later that year he officially became the mclaren test and reserve driver for the 2018 season.
in 2018 he entered the formula 2 championship with carlin. as a rookie, he placed 2nd with 1 win and 7 other podiums. current f1 drivers that competed alongside him are george russell, alex albon and nicky latifi.
he also drove daytona 24h with fernando alonso and phil hanson in a prototype car on continental tyres, recovering 33 seconds in 20 laps.
2019 was his rookie year in f1, the youngest british f1 driver of all time at age 19. he was partnered with carlos sainz at mclaren. that meant mclaren had a brand new driver line-up, with carlos having signed a two-year deal after a two-year stint at renault. lando finished 11th in the drivers' championship with 49 points, while carlos scored 96 points. lando did outqualify carlos at 11/21 races. during this season lando signed a new contract keeping him at mclaren until 2022.
due to covid the 2020 season started in july, and it started with a bang with lando qualifying p4 (elevated to p3 because of a hamilton penalty, the highest grid position of lando's career at the time and the highest for mclaren since the 2016 austrian gp). lando finished the race p3, getting his first f1 podium and his first fastest lap (he got his second at the turkish gp). scenario 7 lando was born. this also made lando the third youngest podium-finisher in f1 history (a record formerly held by jenson button). he finished p9 in the end, with 97 points, almost doubling his 2019 points. carlos finished 6th with 105 points but once again, lando out qualified him 9/17.
2021 was lando's best year in f1 to date. he got a new teammate, daniel ricciardo, who, like carlos, came from a two-year stint at renault. lando amassed four more podiums this year, three p3's and one p2. he started on the first row for the first time when he got p2 in quali in austria, but went on to do better as he got his first pole in sochi, and a first real shot at a win while also recording the fastest lap at the same race. he finished the season in p6 with 160 points, 45 more points than his teammate. he also out-qualified dan 14/22. this year he also set a record for consecutive points finishes for a mclaren driver, with a streak of 15 races in the top-10. the record was previously held by two-time world champion fernando alonso. lando signed a new contract locking him down at mclaren until the end of the 2025 season.
the 2022 season isn't over, but while the car hasn't really been up to speed, lando has done everything and more to keep mclaren in the p4 fight. he has one podium, a p3, the only driver outside of rbr, ferrari and merc, and he has 109 points, 79% of mclaren's 138 points. he's currently p7 in the standings, behind the rbr, ferrari, and mercedes drivers.
he also did all three days of preseason testing in bahrain after daniel fell ill, raced in monaco with tonsillitis securing the fastest lap and has only once, in 79 races, been eliminated in q1 (never this year). he has made it to q2 since silverstone 2019, one of the longest streaks of any current driver on the grid.
in 2016 he won british club driver of the year and the mclaren autosport brdc award at the autosport awards.
in 2018 he won national driver of the year at the autosport awards.
in 2019, 2020 and 2021 he won british competition driver of the year at the autosport awards.
in 2021 he was nominated for fia personality of the year at the fia prize giving awards, alongside drivers such as max verstappen, lewis hamilton and sebastian vettel.
tldr; lando isn't just someone who stumbled into f1 back in 2019 with nothing to show for it, with no accolades or experience on his back. does he have a disproportionate amount of privilege coming from a wealthy family? of course, he does, but so do most of the grid in one way or another. whether it's monetary, being connected to the former president of the fia or getting personally invested in by a team principal of an f1 team when you're still in karts.
there are a lot of talented drivers that never get into f1 because of reasons; there are some drivers who lack the talent to drive an f1 car yet still get into the series. lando doesn't fit into either category. he's there because of a lot of things, but the main ones are talent, speed, dedication, teamwork, focus, preparation and the willingness to learn and partake in building a car for the future, whether it's giving feedback through sim work or working with the mechanics to figure out how the car works.
tldr2; lando deserves to be in the sport, on the grid, to be lauded and loved and applauded.
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"For me, as a person who has denounced Islam, the religion says that I should be executed. I'm not allowed to criticise that? I'm not allowed to say anything about that?
The religion says that women are less intelligent than men, the religion says that men should beat their wives if they fear that they might be disobedient or arrogant.
I could go on, and on, and on about all of the horrible things that are in that religion and I should be able to criticise those things, and I will criticise those things.
And the people that are trying to silence me from criticising those things are the same people with the same thought processes as the people that are attacking Salman Rushdie or killing the Charlie Hebdo cartoonists.
But instead of using bullets or knives, they're using this term Islamophobia. It's just another way of scaring me into silence, where I'm going to be so afraid that somebody's going to call me a bigot, or someone's going to call me a racist or somebody's going to call me an Islamophobe, that I'll just go silent.
And people do that all the time. It does work. It's a successful mechanism for silencing criticism."
Break the mechanism. Reject and ignore ad homs and tell the truth.
https://quranx.com/Hadith/Bukhari/USC-MSA/Volume-4/Book-52/Hadith-260
Narrated `Ikrima:
`Ali burnt some people and this news reached Ibn `Abbas, who said, "Had I been in his place I would not have burnt them, as the Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Don't punish (anybody) with Allah's Punishment.' No doubt, I would have killed them, for the Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'If somebody (a Muslim) discards his religion, kill him.' "
https://quranx.com/2.282
O you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
https://quranx.com/Hadith/Bukhari/USC-MSA/Volume-3/Book-48/Hadith-826/
Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Isn't the witness of a woman equal to half of that of a man?" The women said, "Yes." He said, "This is because of the deficiency of a woman's mind."
https://quranx.com/Hadith/Bukhari/USC-MSA/Volume-1/Book-6/Hadith-301/
Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:
Once Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) went out to the Musalla (to offer the prayer) of `Id-al-Adha or Al-Fitr prayer. Then he passed by the women and said, "O women! Give alms, as I have seen that the majority of the dwellers of Hell-fire were you (women)." They asked, "Why is it so, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) ?" He replied, "You curse frequently and are ungrateful to your husbands. I have not seen anyone more deficient in intelligence and religion than you. A cautious sensible man could be led astray by some of you." The women asked, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! What is deficient in our intelligence and religion?" He said, "Is not the evidence of two women equal to the witness of one man?" They replied in the affirmative. He said, "This is the deficiency in her intelligence. Isn't it true that a woman can neither pray nor fast during her menses?" The women replied in the affirmative. He said, "This is the deficiency in her religion."
https://quranx.com/2.228
Divorced women remain in waiting for three periods, and it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah has created in their wombs if they believe in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands have more right to take them back in this [period] if they want reconciliation. And due to the wives is similar to what is expected of them, according to what is reasonable. But the men have a degree over them [in responsibility and authority]. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.
https://quranx.com/4.34
Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand.
#Yasmine Mohammed#Winston Marshall#islam#islamophobia#criticism of islam#criticism of religion#Salman Rushdie#apostasy#blasphemy#blasphemy laws#religion#religion is a mental illness#ad hominem#ad hominem fallacy
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last night I asked my boss to call me because someone asked why a report for finished goods worked the way it did and when I looked for the contract that stated the parameters the report had to follow, I couldn't find shit.
I told her that there's no PSOW (preliminary statement of work, contract that explains responsibilities and stuff) or MSA (master service agreement, same deal) doc on the customer page and the convo went like this:
me: I'm working on the ticket that [salesperson] sent about [customer]
boss: yes I saw that.
me: I can't confirm how the timeframe is supposed to work. there's no information on their customer page or anything
boss: I found the contract it's right here
me: is it something other than a PSOW or MSA? I dont see docs with either of those in the title
boss: it's a PSOW
me: are you on [customer] page? there's nothing in the docs labeled PSOW
boss: yes there is, I have it open
me: for [customer]?
boss: let me check their APA (advance purchase agreement, contract where a customer OK's prebuying stuff and will take ownership of any unused product) and see what that says
me: [customer] doesn't have an APA... also this only relates to finished goods.
boss: yes they do, they change it every quarter and we have to deal with it every time and its always a huge pain.
me: for [customer]? I just checked the database and they don't even have an APA location
boss: yes they do
me: this is about finished goods though so it's not relevant to an APA doc.
boss: well do we ever put those on APAs?
me: no. what is the name of the customer page you are looking at right now?
boss: [different customer]
me: this is about [customer]
boss: earlier you said something about [different customer]
me: I asked if you were looking at [customer] a bunch of times
boss: but earlier you mentioned [different customer]
me: ok but this is only about [customer]
boss: let me finish looking at this APA doc
me: this has nothing to do with APAs. this is only about finished goods for [customer] and they don't use an APA.
boss: then what does this have to do with [different customer]
me: this has nothing to do with [different customer].
boss: ok. but you did mention [different customer] earlier
me: okay 😬
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Contracted MSA* in real life.
*MSA, or Me Sleep Again is a known glitch occuring in some of the 1998 era Furby toys, in which the Furby would wake, only to announce "Me sleep again" & return back to sleep, endlessly on loop. This could only be circumvented by flipping the Furby upside-down & pressing down it's tongue until it woke up properly, but the loop would again resume whenever next the Furby slept.
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Meet the Grid Day 17/21: Lando Norris! The young wunderkind and enterprising gamer who's the future of the sport. 🎮
Alt text and sources below the cut!
Alt text: Two informational graphics about racing driver Lando Norris. The background/border is a blue-tinted photo of him driving in a Formula 1 race. An orange overlay is semi-opaque on top, overlaid with light blue and white text and colorful images.
Image 1 reads “Lando Norris, #4, NOR” next to a headshot of him with a smiling-eyes and pursed-lips face and video game controller emoji, his signature, and the McLaren logo, then “About: Born Lando Norris on November 13, 1999 (Age 22, Scorpio) in Bristol, England, U.K. Wunderkind who won MSA (now Formula 4), Formula Renault 2.0, and F3 before finishing runner-up in F2 in 2018 and entering F1 the very next year (2019) with McLaren, having risen through their Young Driver Programme. 2022 teammate: Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren (Teammates for 2 seasons).” Next to this text is a photo of young Lando holding a trophy, a Union Jack emoji, a map of where he’s from in the United Kingdom, and a photo of Daniel smacking Lando in the face with an orange Space Hopper.
Image 2 reads “Facts and Stats: Norris often streams on Twitch and is the founder of Quadrant (after his driver number, #4), an esports & content team. His favorite video games are Escape from Tarkov & Halo. He has partnered with the charity Mind and opened up about his mental health struggles. F1 career: 6 podiums, 1 pole, 0 wins, 382 points, and 73 starts. 2022 so far: 1 podium, 0 poles, 0 wins, and 76 points (7th in WDC). Future plans: Staying with McLaren through 2025 (at least).” Next to this text is the Quadrant logo (a neon green letter Q split into four parts), an image of Master Chief from the Halo series, Lando’s personal logo (an “LN” in the same color as the Quadrant logo), and the 2022 McLaren car livery.
Biographical information and racing records from Wikipedia (Double-checked for accuracy, but if you notice anything wrong, let me know!)
Additional race stats from statsf1.com
Source regarding Lando founding Quadrant from Esports News UK, a feature on Quadrant from the Washington Post, and Quadrant’s first video on YouTube
Quadrant’s Twitch page
Source for Lando’s favorite video games from Quadrant on YouTube
Lando’s blog post regarding mental health and partnering with Mind from McLaren Racing
Source for Norris extending his McLaren contract through 2025 from Bloomberg
Image credits:
Background image from Michael Heng on Unsplash
Official headshot, McLaren logo, and livery photo from McLaren Racing
Various emoji from Apple/iOS, downloaded from Emojipedia
Signature (poorly edited by me) from Hall of Fame Collection
Young Lando photo from Lando Norris on Twitter
U.K. map/outline from pngimg.com
Ricciardo/Norris photo from Every Second Media via Sports Illustrated
Quadrant logo from Quadrant on YouTube
Master Chief image from 343 Industries/Xbox Game Studios via PNGkey
Lando Norris logo from Lando Norris via WorldVectorLogo
Other graphics from Canva
Made with Canva Pro
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SPACE ACE: Yoruichi’s Mobile Suits & History Part II
Part I is here!
U.C. 0088, April: MSA-0011 [Ext] Ex-S Gundam
U.C. 0091, January: MSZ-010A1 Theta Plus [ALICE] Yoruichi Custom
U.C. 0093, August: FA-93-ν2HWS Hi-ν Gundam Heavy Weapons System Type [ALICE] Yoruichi Custom
U.C. 0096, April: FA-93-ν2HWS Hi-ν Gundam Heavy Weapons System Type [ALICE] Yoruichi Custom
While the existence of the [Ext] Ex-S Gundam’s ALICE artificial intelligence system initially went undetected by Yoruichi during the course of the First Neon Zeon War—it overwhelmingly judged her decision-making abilities and reactions as both correct and logical, and rarely interfered—she would eventually come to perceive its presence through a variety of combat incidents during the conflict. Intrigued by the capabilities of the AI and the way it subtly augmented her combat performance, after the war ended in January of U.C. 0089, Yoruichi would spend the next couple of years delving into the darker secrets of the past decade to uncover the truth of many of the scientific horrors she’d faced on the battlefield.
In the course of her investigations, she would not only learn of the origins of the Cyber-Newtypes and the various Newtype Labs which had produced them (including Zeon’s Flanagan Institute and the Federation’s EXAM Institute, Augusta Newtype Lab, Oakland Newtype Lab, and Murasame Newtype Lab) but also of various technologies developed along the way such as: Augusta’s ORX-013 Gundam Mk-V with its Quasi-Psycommu System and INCOMs, which she had first seen on its successor, the AMX-014 Döven Wolf, during the First Neo Zeon War; the EXAM System created by the EXAM Institute, the HADES iteration developed by Augusta, and True Federal’s subsequent NEO EXAM System developments; and even the Reuse Psycho Device created by Zeon during the One Year War.
Seemingly lacking advanced Newtype abilities herself, Yoruichi knew she would likely gain little if any benefit from Psycommu or Bio-Sensor (and eventually Psycoframe) technologies. This was a problem as it became increasingly clear to her that advantages in mobile suit warfare were trending in that direction of development. Whoever held the advantage would probably determine the fate of humanity, and she was unwilling to simply stand aside in the face of whatever that outcome might be given the stakes. Utterly unwilling to submit to becoming a Cyber-Newtype given the evident drawbacks she’d witnessed through the First Neo Zeon War, let alone her subsequent detective work, Yoruichi instead decided to pursue alternative means of keeping up. She would still be collating all the information she’d uncovered when she was invited by Captain Bright Noa to join Londo Bell prior to its official founding on March 21, U.C. 0090. She agreed on certain conditions and was instated at the rank of Commander (chūsa).
With her newfound authority and data, Yoruichi returned to Anaheim Electronics in April of U.C. 0090 to renegotiate her relationship with them using the information she’d acquired. She also issued an ultimatum: cut her into even more of their latest technologies and work with her on competitor technology to counter Newtype battlefield superiority or she would air their dirty laundry not just to Londo Bell, but the entire Earth Sphere, making it very clear her threat was automatic: if anything happened to her or those close to her, the cat would be out of the bag no matter how thorough they might try to be.
Considering this a small price to pay to maintain her as an ally, Anaheim Electronics agreed to her terms, albeit with intentions of their own... They had already come into possession of several captured AMX-014 Döven Wolf units and were working on converting them into ARX-014 Silver Bullet units which were intended to test the Quasi-Psycommu System and INCOMs. Likewise, they were already negotiating a contract to work on converting the RX-80PR Pale Rider into the AMX-018 [HADES] Todesritter for Char Aznable’s Newborn Neo Zeon. Yoruichi’s provided information and continuing combat data both as an individual and from training ALICE would prove invaluable to both efforts, and others to follow...
Yoruichi was accordingly the recipient of the first production article of the MSZ-010A1 Theta Plus in January of U.C. 0091, with the ALICE AI from her [Ext] Ex-S Gundam being transferred into it. Finally in possession of firepower to surpass the MSZ-010 ZZ Gundam, Yoruichi would continue to sortie with the mobile suit for Londo Bell during the events leading up to, through, and beyond the Second Neo Zeon War in U.C. 0093.
With the disappearance and presumed death of Char Aznable and Amuro Ray during the Axis Shock event which concluded that conflict, Yoruichi’s relative prominence in Anaheim Electronics' eyes rose; she was their last “in-house” ace and in their view she depended on them as much as they now did on her. It would be to their mutual benefit to continue their relationship in such uncertain times...
Thus, in August of that year, they issued Yoruichi with the final development of the RX-93 ν Gundam, which had originally been intended for Amuro Ray himself: the FA-93-ν2HWS Hi-ν Gundam Heavy Weapons System Type. Stripped of its originally intended Psycoframe cockpit, it was retrofitted with a Quasi-Psycommu System and wired fin funnels developed from the ARX-014P Silver Bullet (Funnel Test Type) which had directly lead to the original RX-93 ν Gundam. This plus the integration with the ALICE AI which had accompanied Yoruichi for years would allow for the use of the funnels under AI-control in a fashion similar to that of the INCOMs of the AMX-018 [HADES] Todesritter, yet superior as Yoruichi’s ALICE lacked the issues of the HADES system. Her Hi-ν Gundam would continue to vastly outperform derivatives such as the RX-94 Mass Production Type ν Gundam and even the later RGM-96X Jesta in the years ahead.
With such a prize in Yoruichi’s possession, Anaheim Electronics tipped its own hand just as Yoruichi herself had demanded they do three years earlier by revealing to her the UC Project, the creation of the Newtype-Destroyer (NT-D) System, and the development of both the MSN-06S Sinanju Stein and RX-0 Unicorn Gundam. Privately horrified at the prospect of the arms race continuing without end, Yoruichi was all the more chagrinned to learn that the NT-D system required a Newtype to function. With all that conveyed, Anaheim Electronics gave a final revelation: a showcase of the almost completed MSN-001X Gundam Delta Kai and its n_i_t_r_o System, which could temporarily augment an Oldtype into a Cyber-Newtype, albeit with some ongoing teething issues...
Nonplussed at the possibilities apparently being dangled in front of her, Yoruichi proposed instead focusing on the synergy of systems like ALICE, the Quasi-Psycommu System, and miniaturization of existing technologies like I-field generators and Minovsky craft systems. She was not left with the impression Anaheim Electronics was particularly interested in her proposal and departed with the Hi-ν Gundam. She would continue to utilize it, with periodic upgrades by Kūkaku, through the leadup to the Third Neo Zeon War (“Laplace Incident”) in April, U.C. 0096, throughout it, and through the associated events.
Yoruichi’s earlier suggestions to Anaheim Electronics would prove prescient in the aftermath of the conflict as it was agreed by both the Earth Federation and Minerva Zabi’s faction in the Republic of Zeon that Psycoframe technology was too dangerous to continue to allow its development or proliferation. Her Hi-ν Gundam was—conveniently, due to all its alterations—exempt from this ban, as the Quasi-Psycommu System was considered primitive by comparison, like comparing a transistor with a microprocessor. Indeed, Londo Bell (along with ECOAS) and Yoruichi herself with the Hi-ν Gundam would be instrumental in enforcing this agreement through to Zeon rejoining the Earth Federation in U.C. 0100...
#Out Of Character#Headcanons#Verse: SPACE ACE#Queue#[ I did like the idea ]#[ of her in Neo Zeon MS ]#[ but I think this works better ]#[ I think it also provides ]#[ a nice antidote to Newtype overdose ]#[ even if she does get ]#[ some great MS along the way ]#[ and it ties the tech together nicely ]#[ imo anyway ]#[ now I'm not sure about ]#[ Mafty and Hathaway's Flash ]#[ Yoruichi would have seen A LOT of war ]#[ and I think she'd oppose the Federation ]#[ but idk that she'd approve of their methods ]#[ kinda tempted though ]#[ to make Quack Salver her cover story ]#[ but more likely some group ]#[ in the aftermath of Mafty's collapse ]#[ like an A.E.U.G. II ]
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Mastering the Procurement Process: A Comprehensive Guide
Effective procurement is a cornerstone of organizational success, offering substantial benefits when executed proficiently. Despite its significance, the procurement process often goes unnoticed amidst the daily operations of a business. However, for those involved, it demands meticulous planning and execution.
In this guide, we delve into the intricacies of the procurement process, highlighting key stages and strategies for enhancing efficiency and output, thereby bolstering the bottom line.
The Procurement Process: A Step-by-Step Breakdown
Identify the Need:
Procurement begins with identifying the organization's requirements, whether for final products or underlying resources.
Collaboration between stakeholders and procurement teams is essential to define needs accurately and set budgetary parameters.
Create and Submit a Purchase Request:
Formal purchase requests are submitted via specialized procurement software, detailing required goods or services.
Requests are reviewed by the procurement team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and budget constraints.
Evaluate and Select Suppliers/Vendors:
Vendor selection involves assessing various factors beyond price, including communication ease, ethics, and production capacities.
Depending on the nature of the purchase, either Strategic Sourcing or Tactical Buying approaches are employed.
Negotiate the Terms:
Contract negotiations are pivotal, establishing the legal framework for future transactions.
Pricing, delivery schedules, and other terms are negotiated to ensure mutual agreement and mitigate risks.
Finalize the Contract:
Contracts are formalized through documents such as Purchase Orders (POs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), or Statements of Work (SOWs).
These documents outline specific terms and conditions, facilitating clear communication and accountability.
Implement the Contract:
Successful contract implementation requires structured communication and training to integrate new suppliers seamlessly into existing operations.
Ongoing communication and quality control are crucial to ensure adherence to contract terms and resolve any issues promptly.
Manage the Supplier:
Supplier management involves monitoring performance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring contract compliance.
Clear performance expectations, regular reviews, and feedback sessions drive continuous improvement and value creation.
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What Makes ISO 9001 Certification Important in Malta
s to identify and eliminate inefficiencies. This can lead to streamlined operations, reduced waste, and cost savings.
Reduced Risk of Errors: By establishing documented procedures and implementing a robust quality control system, ISO 9001 helps to minimize errors and non-conformities. This translates to a more consistent product or service and reduced costly rework or recall risk.
More decisive Competitive Advantage: ISO 9001 certification is a powerful differentiator in a competitive market. It demonstrates a company’s dedication to quality and sets it apart from competitors who may need a more rigorous quality management system.
Increased Credibility and Trust: Obtaining ISO 9001 certification enhances a company’s reputation for quality and reliability. This can be particularly beneficial when tendering for contracts or attracting new clients, especially those with a strong focus on quality themselves.
Improved Communication and Collaboration: The standard emphasizes effective communication and collaboration between different organizational departments. This can foster a more cohesive work environment and promote better decision-making.
A Foundation for Continuous Improvement: ISO 9001 is not a static set of requirements; it’s a framework for continuous improvement. By regularly auditing and evaluating their systems, companies can identify areas for improvement and ensure they are constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of their industry and customers.
Potential for Government Funding: The Maltese government recognizes the value of quality management systems and may offer financial incentives to businesses pursuing ISO 9001 certification in Malta.
What it takes to get ISO 9001 certification in Malta
The journey towards ISO 9001 certification in Malta typically involves a well-defined process:
Commitment from Management: Senior management is crucial in driving the ISO 9001 implementation process. Their unwavering commitment and support are essential for the success of the initiative.
Gap Analysis: An initial assessment is conducted to identify any discrepancies between existing practices and the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. This helps the organization understand the adjustments needed to comply with the standard.
Development of a Quality Management System (QMS): Based on the gap analysis, the organization develops a documented QMS that outlines its policies, procedures, and processes for achieving quality.
Implementation: The developed QMS is implemented across all departments and levels of the organization. Training for employees on the new procedures and quality is often crucial to this stage.
Internal Audits: Internal audits are conducted regularly to verify the implemented QMS’s effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Management Review: Senior management performs a comprehensive review of the QMS performance to assess its effectiveness and identify opportunities for further improvement.
Certification Audit: An external certification body accredited by the Malta Standards Authority (MSA) conducts a final audit to assess the organization’s compliance with the ISO 9001 standard. Upon successful completion, the organization is awarded the coveted ISO 9001 certification.
Finding the Right Certification Body in Malta
Several certification bodies in Malta offer ISO 9001 certification services. These bodies are independent organizations accredited by the MSA that conduct audits and other issues.
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Legal Guidance for DSOs: Insights from a DSO Lawyer
Introduction
Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) play a significant role in the modern dental industry, providing support services to dental practices and helping dentists streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance patient care. As DSOs continue to grow and evolve, they face various legal challenges and considerations that require careful navigation and expertise. In this guide, we'll explore the legal landscape for DSOs and provide insights from a DSO lawyer on key legal considerations, best practices, and strategies for success in the dental industry.
Understanding the Role of DSOs in Dentistry
DSOs are companies that provide a range of administrative, operational, and business support services to dental practices, including billing and collections, human resources management, marketing and advertising, procurement, IT support, and regulatory compliance. By outsourcing these non-clinical functions to a centralized management organization, dentists can focus on delivering high-quality patient care while benefiting from economies of scale, shared resources, and professional expertise.
Legal Considerations for DSOs
As DSOs continue to expand and operate across multiple states and jurisdictions, they face various legal considerations and regulatory requirements that can impact their operations, structure, and compliance obligations. Some key legal considerations for DSOs include:
Regulatory Compliance: DSOs must comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the operation of dental practices, healthcare providers, and business entities. This includes regulations related to healthcare fraud and abuse, anti-kickback laws, Stark Law, HIPAA, state dental practice acts, and corporate practice of dentistry laws.
Corporate Structure: DSOs must carefully structure their corporate entities and ownership arrangements to comply with state laws and regulations governing the ownership and operation of dental practices. This may involve structuring DSOs as management companies, professional corporations, or limited liability companies (LLCs), and ensuring that ownership interests are held by licensed dentists or qualified investors.
Contractual Relationships: DSOs must establish clear contractual relationships with affiliated dental practices, including management services agreements (MSAs), employment agreements, lease agreements, and vendor contracts. These contracts should clearly define the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of each party and address key legal issues such as compensation, termination, indemnification, and dispute resolution.
Licensing and Credentialing: DSOs must ensure that all affiliated dental practices and providers are properly licensed, credentialed, and compliant with state licensing requirements. This includes verifying the licensure status of dentists, hygienists, and other dental professionals, maintaining accurate records of licenses and certifications, and ensuring compliance with state dental board regulations.
Patient Privacy and Data Security: DSOs must comply with HIPAA regulations governing the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) and implement robust policies, procedures, and safeguards to protect patient data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes implementing secure electronic health record (EHR) systems, conducting regular risk assessments, and providing staff training on HIPAA compliance.
Best Practices for DSOs
In light of these legal considerations, DSOs can adopt several best practices to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and promote success in the dental industry. Some key best practices for DSOs include:
Establishing a Compliance Program: Implement a comprehensive compliance program that includes policies, procedures, training, and monitoring to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. This program should be overseen by a designated compliance officer and regularly reviewed and updated to address emerging risks and changes in the regulatory landscape.
Conducting Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence reviews of affiliated dental practices to assess their compliance with regulatory requirements, financial stability, and operational integrity. This may include reviewing practice financials, licensure status, billing practices, patient records, and prior legal issues.
Providing Legal Education and Training: Provide ongoing legal education and training to DSO staff, affiliated dentists, and practice employees on key legal issues, compliance requirements, and best practices. This may include training on HIPAA compliance, fraud and abuse laws, coding and billing practices, and contractual obligations.
Implementing Risk Management Strategies: Implement risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks facing the DSO and affiliated dental practices. This may include conducting regular risk assessments, implementing internal controls and monitoring systems, and obtaining appropriate insurance coverage.
Seeking Legal Counsel: Consult with experienced legal counsel specializing in healthcare law and dental practice management to address legal issues, navigate regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Legal counsel can provide valuable guidance, advice, and representation on a wide range of legal matters affecting DSOs.
Insights from a DSO Lawyer
As a DSO lawyer, I have worked closely with DSOs and dental practices to address legal challenges, navigate regulatory requirements, and promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Through my experience, I have gained valuable insights into the legal considerations and best practices for DSOs operating in the dental industry.
One of the key insights I have learned is the importance of proactive compliance efforts and risk management strategies. By investing in a robust compliance program, conducting thorough due diligence reviews, and providing ongoing legal education and training, DSOs can mitigate legal and operational risks and promote a culture of compliance within their organizations.
Additionally, I have found that maintaining open communication and collaboration with affiliated dental practices is essential for success. By establishing clear contractual relationships, maintaining transparent communication channels, and fostering positive relationships with dentists and practice staff, DSOs can build trust, promote alignment, and achieve mutual goals.
Conclusion
Navigating the legal landscape for DSOs requires careful attention to detail, proactive compliance efforts, and collaboration with experienced legal counsel. By understanding the legal considerations, adopting best practices, and seeking insights from a DSO lawyer, DSOs can navigate legal challenges, mitigate risks, and promote success in the dynamic and evolving dental industry.
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DocuSign and Ariba: Streamlining Your Procurement Processes
In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency and speed are paramount – even more so in the procurement world. Integrating DocuSign’s e-signature technology with SAP Ariba’s procurement solutions offers a powerful way to streamline contract management, reduce friction, and boost overall efficiency.
What is DocuSign?
DocuSign eliminates the headaches of traditional paper-based contracts. It’s a leading electronic signature platform that allows you to securely send, sign, and track any document from anywhere on virtually any device.
What is Ariba?
SAP Ariba is a cloud-based solution suite designed for complete procurement management. It facilitates sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and vendor collaboration.
The Power of Integration
Here’s how the DocuSign-Ariba partnership makes procurement easier:
Automated Workflows: Eliminate the manual back-and-forth of getting contracts signed. DocuSign enables preset and automated routing, ensuring documents reach the right people for signatures and approvals without delays.
Increased Speed: Say goodbye to the days of scanning, faxing, and mailing. With DocuSign and Ariba, contracts can be routed, signed, and returned in minutes or hours, not weeks.
Reduced Costs: Digitization means saving on printing, paper, mailing, and storage costs.
Enhanced Security and Compliance: DocuSign uses robust security measures to protect sensitive contract data. Its detailed audit trails ensure compliance and reduce the risk of disputes.
Improved User Experience: DocuSign and Ariba prioritize usability and intuitive design, making document signing effortless for any stakeholder.
Key Use Cases
DocuSign and Ariba can benefit numerous procurement processes:
Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Supplier Contracts
Statements of Work (SOWs)
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
And many more!
Getting Started with DocuSign and Ariba
If you’re already using Ariba, enabling DocuSign integration is generally straightforward. Here’s a basic outline:
Licensing: Firstly, ensure you have the required DocuSign subscription level and Ariba permissions.
Configuration in Ariba: Your Ariba administrator will enable DocuSign within the Signature Providers section.
User Setup: DocuSign accounts must be created for Ariba users involved in the signing process.
Conclusion
Integrating DocuSign and Ariba transforms contract and signature workflows within the procurement cycle. Companies utilizing this integration can experience a smoother, faster, and more cost-effective process that delights business partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
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PPE: A Crucial Line of Defense for Worker Safety
Personal Protective Equipment Market is projected to achieve a value of USD 80,042.6 Million in 2023, with a linear behavior in the market growth it is forecasted to achieve a value of USD 137,877.6 Million by 2033 with a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period 2023-2033. Research analysts use quantitative as well as qualitative analytical techniques to provide users, business owners, and industry professionals with accurate and actionable data.
The report includes an executive summary, global economic outlook, and overview sections which provide a consistent analysis of the Personal Protective Equipment market. Additionally, the report in the Market Overview section outlines PLC analysis and PESTLE analysis to provide a thorough analysis of the market. The overview section details Porter's five forces analysis which helps to reveal a possible scenario of the market by disclosing a competitive scenario with respect to the Personal Protective Equipment Market.
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Honeywell International Inc.
Lakeland Industries Inc.
DuPont; 3M
Ansell Ltd.
Avon Rubber plc
COFRA S.r.l.
FallTech; Alpha Pro Tech Limited
Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Company
Lindstrom Group
Mallcom (India) Ltd
Radians, Inc.
Polison Corp.
Delta Plus Group.
Personal Protective Equipment Market Segmentation:
By Product
Head Protection
Eye Protection
Face Protection
Hearing Protection
Protective Clothing
Heat & flame protection
Chemical defending
Clean room clothing
Mechanical protective clothing
Limited general use
Others
Respiratory Protection
Air-purifying respirator
Supplied air respirators
Protective Footwear
Leather
Rubber
PVC
Polyurethane
Others
Fall Protection
Soft Goods
Hard Goods
Others
Hand Protection
Disposable
Durable
Others
By Application
Construction
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Chemicals
Food
Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare
Transportation
Mining
Others
Market Concentration & Characteristics:
In order to obtain a competitive edge in the market, the industry focusses on research and development efforts to create innovative technologies for product manufacturing and integration across many value chain stages. The companies typically employ strategies such as product creation, distribution network expansion, and portfolio expansion.
Developing demand in wealthy economies like North America and Western Europe is for PPE to be manufactured under contract, based on distributor specifications. It is anticipated that factors like enhanced technical assistance and growing consumer awareness of product price-performance ratios will increase demand for private labels.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Trends:
The industrial head protection market is mounting as a result of the continued trend of employing environmentally friendly materials to preserve environmental safety. In order to produce safety helmets, companies are acquiring environmentally friendly raw resources like fossil fuels and utilizing technology inventions to increase demand for their products.
For example, MSA provides V-Gard GREEN Hard Hat, which is 95% bio-based and USDA Certified Bio-based. Green High-Density Polyethylene (GHDPE), a biopolymer primarily derived from ethanol derived from sugarcane, is used in the production of these helmets. The product has the potential to lower atmospheric CO2 levels and reduce carbon emissions related to the production of GHDPE.
The leading players of the Personal Protective Equipment industry, their market share, product portfolio, company profiles are covered in this report. Key market players are analyzed on the basis of production volume, gross margin, market value, and price structure. The competitive market scenario among Personal Protective Equipment players will help the industry aspirants in planning their strategies. The statistics presented in this report are an accurate and useful guide to shaping your business growth.
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