Call for Papers: 2014 Fall Global Mindset Development in Leadership and Management Conference

September 12-13, 2014
Los Angeles, United States of America

Call for Papers:
- Submission of an abstract, topic of interest or proposal will be accepted for the purpose of registration.
- Time schedule to be determined later after all the papers have been received
- 30 minute presentation per paper
- Approved and Peer Reviewed papers will be published in on-line proceedings.

Topics:
Abstracts of research papers in 150-200 words are invited from Managers, Leaders, faculty, academics, administrators and Ph.D. scholars/Post Graduate students on contemporary issues in Leadership and Management befitting any of the conference tracks mentioned as under. Topics of interest for submissions include, but are not limited to:

- Forensic Accounting
- Global Business Law and Ethics
- Global Business Policy and Strategy
- Global Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
- Reengineering Financing
- Global Business Perspective
- Global Innovative Education & Academic Administration
- The Global Village of Internet, E-Commerce and Technology Management
- Orientation of Management and Organizational Behavior
- Global Information Systems
- Competitiveness on Managerial Global Terrain
- Relationship Marketing Management
- Managers Line of Production and Operations Management
- Service Management (including Healthcare and Hospitality Management)
- Meaning of Small Business
- Recessions, Contractions, and Recoveries in 2010-2011
- Various Research Methods
- Health Care Administration
- Criminal Justice Administration
- Educational Leadership
- Public Policy
- Global Leadership
- Online Education
- Nursing Leadership

Website: http://www.uofriverside.com/conferences/globalmanagementconference/

Sogno di Vino and Their Little Italy Wine Tasting Charm

Sogno di Vino literally translates as “to dream of wine” and is located in San Diego’s bustling Little Italy district. It is an artistically designed establishment that offers multiple seating arrangements for private dining, living room socializing or night air patio eating. The southern wall is erected with considerable care as a scone lighted stone replica that contributes to the overall Renaissance decor.  The ambience lighting is low and advances a more elegant feeling while the music is just loud enough to create a soothing white noise to cover those awkward pauses in conversation.

The wine list is extensive and provides red, white and bubbles varieties.  You may want to try a white Feudo disisa Grillo from Sicily or a red Protos Tempranillo from Spain. Consider a Riesling with their Smoke Salmon salad made with bed of fresh spinach with orange slices, pecans and cherry tomatoes tossed in our orange vinaigrette. Another option is the Sauvignon Blanc matched with the Cheese Plate consisting of artisan cheeses served with accompaniments and a variety of toasted artesian breads and crackers.

Sogno di Vino does well in blending their atmosphere with their offerings to appeal to a trendy and fashionable crowd. Your Gorgio Armani won’t be a waste here. Customers are willing to pay for exceptional offerings in terms of food, service, fine cuisine, restaurant interior, friends, and the opportunity to be with customers cut from the same cloth (Andersson & Mossberg, 2004). At Sogno di Vino birds of a feather flock together to create a wine lovers paradise. 

Their extensive wine list is also a benefit to the enhancement of customer satisfaction. The type of cocktails and size of the wine list complements and enhances the overall impression of the restaurant (Flaherty, 2014).  Their core customers like to taste a variety of wine and try some of the exotic items on the list to explore their wild side. By both California and foreign varieties customers can experience the subtle impressions of the true wine tasking experience. 

Wine imports and local production are sold through complementary interests. Nearly 90% of imports come from five countries of Italy, France, Spain, Australia, and Chile (Seale, et. al., 2003).   This doesn’t seem to hurt American growers as local production increases more to meet the overall need. The restaurant is contributing to both markets through their domestic and foreign wine menu. 

Sogno di Vino is located in an area known for its Italian background that fits with its trendy and artistic décor. Their wine list is extensive and provides both American and imported wine offerings to maintain market appeal. The atmosphere is an enhancement and blends best practices to create a busy but social atmosphere. Sit under the low lighting and strike up a conversation while picking over a cheese plate or salmon salad that pairs with your wine selection.  

Sogno di Vino

1607 India St, 

San Diego, CA 92101

http://www.sognodivinosd.com/

Andersson, T. & Mossberg, L. (2004). The dining experience: do restaurants satisfy customers needs? Food Service Technology, 4 (4). 

Flaherty, D. (2014). Setting the stage: bar menus that enhance your brand. Nation’s Restaurant News, 49 (7). 

Seale, et. al. (2003). Imports versus domestic production: a demand side analysis of U.S. red wine market. Review of Agricultural Economics, 25 (1).

Adaptive Supply Chains that Respond to Environmental Events

Supply chains can be complex dragons that fail to adapt and change when the market changes or unforeseen circumstances rear their ugly head. Static systems are fixed and have a hard time adjusting without great cost or difficulty. Research by Dr. Dimitry Ivanov helps highlight the interconnected nature of supply chains and adaptive adjustments within networks that are interlinked to the supply chain strategy, design, planning, and operations (2009). A fundamental adjustment in the feedback information and structure of the chains is needed.

Each of the components of a supply chain functions together to create an efficient system that delivers products and services to customers. Using technology and modern theory in supply chain management helps to ensure the network is updated, adjustable, and running at maximum efficiency. Each of these components is aligned with management’s goals and the appropriate measurements that ensure goal attainment (Kreipl & Pinedo, 2004). 

There are common actions to improving supply chains that include:

1. Collaboration along the value chain to acquire raw materials, convert materials to new products, and deliver final products. 

2.  Application of modern concepts and technologies to create responsive, flexible, cost-effective, sustainable, agile, and competitive networks that raise customer satisfaction and improve profitability.

Shocks can happen to the supply chain at any time. Some of these include the adjustments from war, suppliers that go out of business, political fighting that damages the flow of products, or natural disasters that disrupt the infrastructure. Organizations should attempt to develop adaptive networks by engaging in incremental planning that seeks to predict situations based on models, understanding how the supply chain reacts to external shocks, and getting a grasp on how the supply chain interacts with the external market. 

Adaptability within supply chain networks requires the ability to think about alternatives in a systematic way.  Organizations can create multi-structural designs that ensure each of the chain components fosters the fulfillment of customers’ needs through the development of alternative strategies and delivery systems when any of the components are non-functional.  Using new technology the standard open slot system can be upgraded to provide strong feedback data that allows for faster adjustments to uncontrollable events.  This information is matched with stronger decision-making abilities of managers who implement new strategies and adjust existing strategies. 

Kreipl, S. & Pinedo, M., (2004). Planning and scheduling in supply chains: an overview of issues in practice. Production and Operations Management, 13 (1), 77–92.

Ivanov, D. (2010). An adaptive framework for aligning (re)planning decisions on supply chain strategy, design, tactics, and operations. International Journal of Production Research, 49 (13).

Call for Papers: 5th International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2014
Registration Deadline: 30 July 30, 2014  

5th International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology ICEEPSY 2014
Date: October 22^nd-25^th 2014
Location: Kyrenia, Cyprus

Paper Focus: Papers will focus on the following topics: assessment and evaluation, teacher education, basic education, basic skills, counseling psychology, adolescent growth and development, educational psychology, continuing education, higher education, quality assurance/institutional effectiveness, learning theories, effective teaching practices, second language teaching, new approaches in psychology, special education, education and technology, information and communications technology, and distance learning.

Online Registration:
http://www.futureacademy.org.uk/ContentConference.aspx?code=223&conference_code=1&description=Pay%20Online

Web address:
http://www.futureacademy.org.uk/ContentConference.aspx?code=8&conference_code=1&description=CHAIRS

Approval:
The International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology (ICEEPSY) is "Approved by the British Psychological Society Learning Centre for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)"

Publication Opportunities:
ISSN: 2301-2218 EJSBS The European Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences
ISSN: 2301-2358 Peer-Reviewed C-crcs Volume
ISSN: 1877-0428 Elsevier Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Wine Review: Smoking Loon (2012)-The Cultured Outdoorsman’s Merlot

The full-bodied Smoking Loon Merlot (2012) is strong and tart like the name implies. You will discover flavors of cherry, pomegranate and cranberry weaved throughout its design. A few reviewers argue there is a background flavor of black walnut. Made by Smoking Loon Winery this is a perfect glass for the home bbq, roasted duck, or meatloaf recipes. Open a bottle of Smoking Loon Merlot upon returning to the cabin from your next duck hunting escapade. 

The brand appeals to your birdshot touting, vest donning, flannel wearing outdoor hunting enthusiast. It was designed after Don Sebastiani’s love of cigars and his father August’s love for water fowl.  The wine appeals to hunters who love to sit on their porches and watch the sun set over the rural landscape. There are few things more enjoyable than a glass of Smoking Loon Merlot after spending a few hours tracking fowl. 

The outdoor personality is unique when compared to the general population. According to a study based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) of those who choose outdoor activities the outdoor personality is more introverted and intuitive than the general population (Cashel, et. al. 1996). They were similar to the general population in thinking-feeling and judgment-perception dimensions. 

Likewise, a study commissioned by French Wines with Style helps highlight how those who choose red wine differ from other wine drinkers.  Red wine drinkers generally make more money and are happier than status loving white wine drinkers or change oriented rose wine drinkers (Ross, 2012). More than half of red wine drinkers have a college degree, 81% are happy at work, with 65% holding greater career aspirations. A total of 76% percent of red wine drinkers considered themselves “cultured”. 

If you own a dining establishment consider whether offering Smoking Loon Red Wine fits within the personality dimensions of your outdoor and red wine drinking patrons. If your establishment serves meat dishes, caters to higher income introverted intuitive types and has an outdoor/rustic décor (i.e. steak house) this may be wine for your purchasing list. At 4-5 glasses for a shelf price of $10 per bottle your mark-up is likely to be lucrative.

Smoking Loon Wineries

http://www.smokingloon.com

Cashel, et. al. (1996). Personality preferences of outdoor participants. Report (ED413133).

Moss, B. (2012). New study claims red wine drinkers earn more. Cellarviewines. Retrieved June 9^th, 2012 from http://www.cellarviewines.com/wine/media_item.html?cr_i=55802