Go to http://www.mattel.com/our_toys/ot_barb.asp and write a short report on the history of Mattel Inc. and the Barbie doll.

Go to http://www.pg.com/product_card/prod_card_laundry.jhtml and http://www.pg.com/product_card/prod_card_household_cleaners.jhtml and list the laundry and cleaning products manufactured by Procter & Gamble.

Go to http://about.nordstrom.com/aboutus/investor/ar/ar.asp and download Nordstrom's 2002 annual report. Note in the Financial Highlights on page 2 of the report that Nordstrom tracks comparable store sales and sales per square feet. What kinds of information will Nordstrom need to include in its sales journal in addition to the information tracked in your textbook?

Go to http://www.sony.com/SCA/corporate.shtml. What percentage of Sony's consolidated annual sales is Sony's consolidated sales in the United States?

Go to http://www22.verizon.com/about/community/supplier_diversity/sdindex.html. What are some important factors that Verizon considers when selecting suppliers?