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M. B. Mehta

Abstract

Saline and arid lands are considered to be unproductive or low productive area and coupled with inhospitable climate, the common property resources of land, water and wind are threatened for neglect by the human society. The development of such area is a necessity, particularly in developing countries, which also have the problems of excess population. Utilizing these resources for creating utilizable common property/resources is a need which cannot be overlooked. A case study of Kachchh district in the western part of India is presented with a view to show that efforts are done in this direction ofland utilization, and utilization of ground-water, wind energy, etc. The efforts are only a beginning and much remains to be done. The paper in short, focuses on the problems of creation of resources for such a society.

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Mangesh P. Waghmare ¹, M. B. Mehta ²

Affiliations
1 New Arts Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar, IN
2 IMSCD & R, Ahmednagar, IN

Abstract

Today the four Cs-Customers, Competition, Change and Cost, are driving companies to embrace IT, the related technologies of e-commerce and EDI including SCM and BPR for sheer survival. These 4 Cs are together creating a new world for business. Companies have to dynamically respond to these forces and adjust to the new parameters through the judicious use of Information Technology. I.T is being leveraged to provide competitive edge in products and services at lower costs. By streamlining their supply chain, organizations can maximize revenues, reduce cost and expand their business. Organizations can now efficiently manage huge supply chain spanning many countries across the globe.

21st century is the century of information technology (IT) and globalization. Information technology is playing its significant role in the betterment of the organizations. This paper explores role of IT in managing supply chain management. The paper employs the archival method of reviewing related literature (theoretical, applied and empirical) and organizing and presenting the propositions for future empirical research.

Keywords

Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Radio Frequency, Identification, ERP

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M. B. Mehta ¹, N. S. Dood ²

Affiliations
1 Dr B.M. Nanavati College of Home Science, 338 R.A. Kidwai marg, Matunga (W), Mumbai - 400 019, IN
2 S.V.T. College of Home Science, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Juhu, Mumbai - 400 049, IN

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Iron deficiency and resultant anaemia are recognized public health problems in India. In pregnant women particularly, the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia exceeds 80 per cent. It is directly or indirectly responsible for about 20 per cent of maternal deaths and is also a significant contributor to fetal wastage, premature births and low infant birth weight. To combat this problem, the government of India initiated the National Nutritional Anaemia Prophylaxis Programme (NNAPP) under which pregnant women are provided with a daily supplement of 60 mg elemental iron tablet for 100 days. This supplement did not improve iron status of the mother (haemoglobin, serum ferritin) and increase the birth weight as per expectation.

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