For security reasons Managers can control who has access to the system and each user is assigned a unique security profile that determines exactly what features and functions can be accessed. Specialized Features/Services There are several reasons for the implementation of the new system. The new system will help with controlling inventory, increase sales, and keeping track of the customer buying habits. The Loyalty program offers an excellent marketing tool for targeting customers with product specific to their buying habits. The system also provides great inventory tool to track product movement in each warehouse.
Brainstorming and group problem solving will help a business succeed. Teamwork also brings into play diversity, working in teams is being able to communicate and work with others of different backgrounds. Another business trend that is big in the workplace is ethical concerns. Treating employees fairly, showing concern of the environment, treating the community with respect and telling the truth are all ethical concerns that play a big part in business trends and are probably one of the most important
End Vision First, I think that implementing a good management plan by the upper level management is very important for KFF’s to succeed as a company. Having a replacement inventory coordinator who purchases the best possible products for all three stores, Also, having a person who controls the accounts payable, receivables, and finances that coordinate all vendors get paid on time will allow Kathy Kudler to focus more on duties that need more attention. For instance, implement a better website for the business will give better benefits to customer, therefore, sells will increase. The company needs to understand the difference between having a website and having an effective website. The website that is in place in KFF only displays the goods and services.
It appear that Kudler is moving in the right direction. The next phase for kudler is to create a functional and dependable database that will reflect the relationship between the entities displayed on the table. The importance of a computerized database to AIS cannot be overemphasized. It is important to note that the information stored in a company’s database is sometimes their most important assets. The nature of any database is that they continue to grow, as the company grows.
What are the benefits to businesses (and others) of using information technology for doing work tasks? Administrative tasks can be completed quickly, efficiently and be produced to a professional high standard using the various templates that are available. Documents can be personalised to reflect a company image and to make the information easy to view. Information can be shared quickly between people and businesses. Documents can be altered quickly if needed without disrupting the rest of the document.
The database, in conjunction with the aforementioned functionality, will greatly enhance both efficiency and effectiveness of Riordan Manufacturing’s procurement processes. Purpose of Database Plan The main purpose of a database is to consolidate electronic information in storage to make it easier to find and cross-reference information about the business and customers (Taylor, 2010). For Riordan Manufacturing, the main purpose of the database referenced in Service Request SR-rm-005, is for Riordan to use the database in a business-to-business (B2B) website to order materials directly from its vendors through the Web. In addition, through B2B exchange, Riordan could reduce cost through automation of the acquisition process. A database plan is used as a database implementation guide and operational specification for the database after the implementation (MSDN, 2008).
| To create records on softwares | The use of passwords limit access and maintain confidentiality. Records can be easily updated. Information can be shared quickly and easily.Less bulky than paper records to store. | Lack of computer skills may restrict communication via computer. Records could be accidentally deleted.
Technology or Business Practice used to augment the solution A business practice that may be used to solve the problems of downsizing due to new software systems being introduced as well as competition from other retailers is enterprise software. Enterprise software is built around thousands of predefined business processes that reflect best practices. Especially when it comes to securing the website, this process would be most beneficial. A good example of this is found in SC Magazine: For IT Security Professionals (15476693); Aug2013, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p47-47, 1p, 1 Color Photograph.
The advantages of primary research are that the information is up to date and it helps answer businesses questions. A problem that occurs is the process can be expensive, time consuming and the feedback can be misleading. Internal primary research can be collected through sale figures and customer data on the central database. External primary research can be collected through surveys, questionnaires, interviews and mystery shoppers. Secondary Research is when the data and information has already been collected.
P5 Explain how internet marketing has made a selected business more efficient, effective and successful. In this assignment I will be explaining how internet marketing has made a selected business more efficient, effective and successful. Opportunities for business efficiency Business efficiency is very important for a business. The reason why is because, in order for a business such as B&Q to surpass their competitors such as Homebase, Wickes and other DIY businesses they need to use the web to interact with suppliers and customers, by using the web B&Q will become much more efficient because they can meet customers ‘demands’ and suppliers ‘needs’. Streamline customer communications is a very efficient way of working because streamline customer communications deliver fast services, this is best way to keep customers satisfied and when customers’ are satisfied the business becomes more efficient because they are meeting needs and accumulating capital.