scholarly journals Skills, Trust, and Changing Consumer Preferences: The Decline of Antwerp's Craft Guilds from the Perspective of the Product Market, c.1500–c.1800

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bert De Munck
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Product Market ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
Economic Elites ◽  
Manual Skills ◽  
The One ◽  
Craft Guilds

The main reason for the decline of craft guilds in Antwerp should not be sought in the labour market but rather in the product market. Apprenticeship systems, master pieces, and trademarks were conducive to a labour market monopsony but at the same time to the representation of product quality. On the one hand, product quality was legitimized through the superior manual skills of masters; on the other, it was objectified through the attribution of quality marks to the characteristics of the raw material used. This strategy was successful for the sale of the durable, expensive, luxury products Antwerp was renowned for until the first half of the seventeenth century, but economic elites and customers stopped favouring corporative regulations when demand shifted towards less expensive and more fashionable products. As guild-based skills were not necessarily superior in reality, and consumer loyalty ultimately depended upon the masters' trustworthiness, the craft guilds were bound to lose credibility.

Pengaruh Kepercayaan Terhadap Loyalitas Konsumen Yang Memunculkan Distrust

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-112
Author(s):  
Septian Wahyudi
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Consumer Confidence ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
The One ◽  
Loyal Customers

The company certainly wants to increase its sales and increase the number of its customers so that all efforts and methods are carried out, including in building consumer confidence, thus making these consumers become loyal customers or commonly referred to as customers. But on the one hand the trust built by the company actually has a negative impact, namely the emergence of distrust because the frequency of the company offers a variety of products that are sometimes not needed by consumers, this paper is made to answer these phenomena and problems in a concise manner.This research method is by analyzing criticism of several studies about trust that affect consumer loyalty which results in the absence of influence between trust in consumer loyalty.

Effect of log loading on the performance of wood room

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-210
Author(s):  
Ari Isokangas ◽  
Kari Ala-Kaila ◽  
Markku Ohenoja ◽  
Aki Sorsa ◽  
Kauko Leiviskä
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Processing Unit ◽  
Level Control ◽  
Paper Mills ◽  
Remarkable Effect ◽  
Loading Process ◽  
Small Wood

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to analyse the log loading process of wood room, which is typically the first processing unit in pulp and paper mills. The aim is to improve the log loading process to obtain production with a constant log flow of well de-iced logs to the debarking drum. This way it is possible to reduce costs and enhance product quality. The research was carried out utilising a log loading simulator. The parameters of the simulation model were selected on the basis of process observations on a mill. The results indicate that it is essential to adjust the process and equipment parameters, raw material properties and truck loader operation together in order to reach the target capacity with minimum costs. Especially the speed of the infeed conveyor affects all performance criteria and should be selected carefully. In addition, wood yard logistics and raw material properties have a remarkable effect on the wood room performance. The results can be utilised in mills to allow the upper level control perform in a planned way so that small wood loss and good product quality can be obtained.

TARP DVIEJŲ KOLONŲ: XVIII A. PABAIGOS – XIX A. PRADŽIOS VILNIAUS MASONŲ KASDIENYBĖ SIMBOLIKOJE

2018 ◽  
pp. 144-163
Author(s):  
Daiva Milinkevičiūtė
Keyword(s):  
Daily Life ◽  
The Other ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
The Past ◽  
Secular World ◽  
National Characteristics ◽  
Conservative Christian ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The One ◽  
Craft Guilds

The Age of Enlightenment is defined as the period when the universal ideas of progress, deism, humanism, naturalism and others were materialized and became a golden age for freemasons. It is wrong to assume that old and conservative Christian ideas were rejected. Conversely, freemasons put them into new general shapes and expressed them with the help of symbols in their daily routine. Symbols of freemasons had close ties with the past and gave them, on the one hand, a visible instrument, such as rituals and ideas to sense the transcendental, and on the other, intense gnostic aspirations. Freemasons put in a great amount of effort to improve themselves and to create their identity with the help of myths and symbols. It traces its origins to the biblical builders of King Solomon’s Temple, the posterity of the Templar Knights, and associations of the medieval craft guilds, which were also symbolical and became their link not only to each other but also to the secular world. In this work we analysed codified masonic symbols used in their rituals. The subject of our research is the universal Masonic idea and its aspects through the symbols in the daily life of the freemasons in Vilnius. Thanks to freemasons’ signets, we could find continuity, reception, and transformation of universal masonic ideas in the Lithuanian freemasonry and national characteristics of lodges. Taking everything into account, our article shows how the universal idea of freemasonry spread among Lithuanian freemasonry, and which forms and meanings it incorporated in its symbols. The objective of this research is to find a universal Masonic idea throughout their visual and oral symbols and see its impact on the daily life of the masons in Vilnius. Keywords: Freemasonry, Bible, lodge, symbols, rituals, freemasons’ signets.

LOYALITAS PELANGGAN: PERAN CITRA MEREK DAN KUALITAS PRODUK

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-400
Author(s):  
Machmed Tun Ganyang
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to examine the relationship between brand image and product quality on customer loyalty in sports products. Data were collected through a questionnaire of 68 respondents. Through regression analysis, the results show that brand image and quality can explain variations in consumer loyalty with the brand image as a dominant factor. This finding implies that producers can increase consumer loyalty by enhancing brand image. Companies need to think about how to develop key messages so that consumers can clearly understand the position of the product. The unique aspects of the product need to be improved to create a special impression on the customer. Keywords: brand image, produk quality, customer loyalty

scholarly journals Possibilities of the Development of Edible Insect-Based Foods in Europe

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 766
Author(s):  
Magdalena Skotnicka ◽  
Kaja Karwowska ◽  
Filip Kłobukowski ◽  
Aleksandra Borkowska ◽  
Magdalena Pieszko
Keyword(s):  
Material Processing ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
The Other ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Mineral Salts ◽  
Edible Insect ◽  
Alternative Protein ◽  
The World ◽  
The One

All over the world, a large proportion of the population consume insects as part of their diet. In Western countries, however, the consumption of insects is perceived as a negative phenomenon. The consumption of insects worldwide can be considered in two ways: on the one hand, as a source of protein in countries affected by hunger, while, on the other, as an alternative protein in highly-developed regions, in response to the need for implementing policies of sustainable development. This review focused on both the regulations concerning the production and marketing of insects in Europe and the characteristics of edible insects that are most likely to establish a presence on the European market. The paper indicates numerous advantages of the consumption of insects, not only as a valuable source of protein but also as a raw material rich in valuable fatty acids, vitamins, and mineral salts. Attention was paid to the functional properties of proteins derived from insects, and to the possibility for using them in the production of functional food. The study also addresses the hazards which undoubtedly contribute to the mistrust and lowered acceptance of European consumers and points to the potential gaps in the knowledge concerning the breeding conditions, raw material processing and health safety. This set of analyzed data allows us to look optimistically at the possibilities for the development of edible insect-based foods, particularly in Europe.

DETERMINAN NILAI PELANGGAN & IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP LOYALITAS KONSUMEN DI BANK SYARIAH WILAYAH DKI JAKARTA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-165
Author(s):  
Hanan Wihasto
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Customer Value ◽  
Distribution Channels ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Dominant Contribution ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effect of Marketing Communications on Customer Value. To know and analyze the influence of product quality on Customer Value. To know and analyze the influence of Distribution Channels for Customer Value. To know and analyze the effect of Marketing Communications, Product Quality and Distribution Channels together on Customer Value. To know and analyze the impact of the Consumer LoyaltyMarketing Communications. To know and analyze the influence of product quality on Consumer Loyalty. To know and analyze the influence of Distribution Channels for Consumer Loyalty. To know and analyze the effect on the Customer Value Customer Loyalty. To know and analyze the effect of Marketing Communications, Product Quality, Distribution Channels andCustomer Value jointly against Consumer Loyalty. The method used is survey method descriptive and explanatory survey with asample size of 435 respondents, as well as data analysis method used is SEM (Structural Equation Modelling) with LISREL 8.80. Based on the results of the study, then obtained the following findings: Marketing Communications positive and significant impact on Customer Value. Product quality and significant positive effect on Customer Value. Distribution Channels positive and significant impact on Customer Value. Marketing Communication, Product Quality and Distribution Channels simultaneously positive and significant impact on Customer Value. Partially Marketing Communications dominant contribution in influencing the Customer Value. Marketing Communications positive and significant impact on consumer loyalty. Product quality and significant positive effect on consumer loyalty. Distribution Channels positive and significant impact on consumer loyalty. Customer Value positive and significant impact on consumer loyalty. Marketing Communication, Product Quality, Distribution Channels and Customer Value simultaneously positive and significant impact on consumer loyalty. Partially Marketing Communications dominant contribution in influencing consumer loyalty.  

PREPARATION OF PRECIPITATED CALCIUMCARBONATE USING ADDITIVE AND WITHOUT ADDITIVE

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuar Othman ◽  
Nasharuddin Isa ◽  
Rohaya Othman
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Calcium Hydroxide ◽  
Mineral Composition ◽  
Hydrated Lime ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Uniform Size ◽  
The One

Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) chemically can be synthesized in the laboratory. In this study, hydrated lime or calcium hydroxide was used as raw material with sucrose as additive to produce PCC. The process was compared with the one without additive. PCC produced was observed based on morphology, mineral composition and size by using Fesem-Edx and LPSA, respectively. PCC products without additive demonstrated fine and more uniform size of calcite PCC as compared to the one with additive. Nevertheless, the process with additive produced more PCC product than without additive.

Performance of Nano-Silica Insulation Material Enhanced by High Humidity-Reinforcement Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 697 ◽  
pp. 433-436
Author(s):  
Shi Chao Zhang ◽  
Yu Feng Chen ◽  
Wei Wu ◽  
Hao Ran Sun ◽  
Guang Hai Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
High Humidity ◽  
Insulation Material ◽  
Condensation Polymerization ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Insulation Materials ◽  
The One ◽  
Strength Improvement

In this paper, fumed nano-silica as the main raw material, nano-silica insulation materials were prepared by the dry processing. Research on humidity-reinforcement of nano-Silica insulation materials has been carried out and analyzed. When hygroscopicity of samples reach to 23%, the compressive strength 1.65MPa is at twice the one without high humidity-reinforcement, while the thermal conductivities are almost the same. Then, the action mechanism of high humidity-reinforcement method was analyzed. In humidity-reinforcement method, as vapor enters, silica sol is formed in the gap between one aggregate particle and another, and various condensation polymerization occurred in the drying process, which lead to aggregates connection and compressive strength improvement.

scholarly journals PREFERENSI KONSUMEN SAGU DI KOTA KENDARI

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helviani Helviani ◽  
Sitti Aida Adha Taridala ◽  
Azhar Bafadal ◽  
Budiyanto Budiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Conjoint Analysis ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Consumer Preference ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
Main Thing

Sago is a potential source of food with high calories and carbohydrates (rice equivalent). Sago consumer preferences can provide important information in making marketing strategy sago, and also is one of the indicators of market demand for the products of sago. The purpose of this study were to understand the srage of the purchase decision process undertaken by consumers of sago; analyze the level of customer satisfaction with sago attributes associated from sago; and analyze the consumer preference for various atrributes inherent in sago. The study was conducted in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi Province. Respondents were all members of a population of 21 respondents consisting of 15 restaurant owners who provide meals made from sago and 6 owners agro-industry made from raw sago. The study used Engel Model Analysis, Costumer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Analysis, and Conjoint Analysis. The results of the analysis gives an overview of some consumer behavior based on the decision-making process shows that the benefits sought in the purchase buy sago sago is as a raw material to be processed into a menu of traditional food and traditional cakes Kendari. Color sago is the main thing, which will be seen and considered by consumers to make purchases between and will buy sago in traditional markets as close to the place of business. The level of consumer satisfaction in this study were satisfied with the preference category that consumers like sago with normal color (pure white), normal scent (odorless), low prices and package sizes are 20 kg. The resulting combination of sago four attributes (color, flavor, price and package sizes) is acceptable to describe consumers' desire sago in Kendari. Keywords: consumer behavior; sago; Engel Model; Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI); conjoint analysis

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