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A summary of choices and flows from start to finish. It is done in pictures to show where waste and error are occuring. It is one of the seven quality tools. It

When a company focuses on getting into a new market or industry.

The agency that handles safety for food and cosmetics. It also looks at drugs and their use. They regulate new drugs, standards, and restrictions.

The people who visit a business not in a car. They walk to the desintation. They are exposed when they walk past an establishment or drive by it.

When less disposable income is spent due to a lack of the goods that are desireable to the customer. It causes prices to go up and more good to flow into the

The New York Stock Exchange foreign bond traders.

The countries gold holdings and foreign currency in banks. It includes special drawing rights and exchange reserve balances with the IMF.

Using accounting methods to get forensic evidence. It is used for criminal acts like fraud or embezzlement. AKA forensic accounting

Shipping bills accuracy, completeness, and compliance is attested by exporters to customs authorities by submitting this form. An exporter confirms the buyers payment is equal to the full export value stated on

Using survey response about dealing with companies meeting consumer needs and enjoying easy interaction. The survey contacts about 5,000 customers. The data summarizes experiences with companies as a consumer sentiment indicator.

L An ARBITRAGE strategy in the FOREIGN EXCHANGE market to take advantage of mispricing in currency FORWARDS. The conversion occurs when forwards appear RICH, and is created by selling a forward, buying

(1) The rate quoted for future delivery of an ASSET, used in the calculation of FORWARDS and FUTURES. A quoted forward rate may reflect a FORWARD PREMIUM or FORWARD DISCOUNT. (2) See

Another name for geotechnical investigation.

Ownership of an asset by more than one person. The reasons for this approach are many. Allows obtaining an asset beyond the financial capabilities of an individual. Disperses control and accountability of

An upfront fee paid to use a brand name or privately-held method of providing certain goods or services.

Protection against loss due to theft of cargo through fraudulent documents, or fraudulent use of legal documents. Marine insurance policies section.

After a company pays its operating expenses, what amount of money is left for stockholders.

Imported merchandise may be stored duty-free pending re-export or duty-paid entry into the importing country in this free-trade zone around a port area. Examples are Hong Kong, Isla Margarita, Panama, and Singapore.

Unfettered right to do what one wants when one wants as one wants, except where it infringes or prevents another from doing what that one wants, and do so on. Also excluded

Having no support, affiliation, or stated dependence.