The matrix structure combines the functional and product departmental strategy approach. It implements the functional departmentalization strategy for administration purposes, and the product departmentalization strategy for its individual grocery stores. The functional strategy allows the company to separate the workers and the work in departments of their specific areas of expertise. This lowers the cost of operation by reducing the possibility of work duplication and also pairs workers of similar training, experience, and communication. The product departmentalization strategy of the grocery stores works to streamline the operation of each gourmet specialty department.
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: KUDLER FINE FOODS Problem Solution: Kudler Fine Foods University of Phoenix MGT/521 Management Problem Solution: Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods is a premier gourmet grocery store for shoppers searching to buy the finest meats, produce, cheeses and wine. Kathy and the company’s management need to take a step back to analyze the stores’ strengths and weaknesses to ensure success in any future expansion plans. Situation Analysis Issue and Opportunity Identification Kudler Fine Foods has several issues they should address in their stores before implementing any expansion plans as outlined in Table 1. One issue is 12% of perishable goods being thrown away or donated to charity
It uses colorful icons, which illustrates safe food handling practices (National Grocers Association, 2008). 5. Are there any other items other than discussed above that Kudler needs to observe as a safe practice when handling organic produce? Kudler should ensure that there is a training program in place for employees discussing the importance of food handling, sanitation (e.g. washing produce and hands), inspection and disposal of poor products.
First, consider whether or not the data collected will pose legal ramifications for Kudler. Are we as an organization going to implement security controls to protect the consumer’s credit information, such as, credit card numbers, customer name and billing address? Are we going to utilize the purchase cycle data to analyze the habits of our consumers to market more products? Are we going to sell any of this information to marketing companies to help us to conduct ad campaigns for Kudler Fine Foods? Second, how do we deal with the ethical challenges that come with a Frequent Shopper Program, such as, Kickbacks?
Kudler Fine Foods Purchasing System Analysis Chris Martin University of Phoenix BSA/502 BUSINESS SYSTEMS II Rocky Riviera 01/10/2010 Abstract This paper will review the current business requirements of the Kudler Fine Foods Purchasing System and make recommendations for potential technology solutions to support their objectives to refocus their purchasing system to from a loosely connected internal purchase order system to a centralized internet based order processing and procurement system that will improve the accuracy, processing time, and inventory levels, while reducing the cost of the overall process of accounting, verifying and processing the orders. Scope Statement This purpose of this document is to provide a
Kudler Fine Foods Frequent Shopper Program Sylvia Manriquez, Jeffrey Edwards, Tanya Stewart, Kevin Knapp BSA 375 May 6, 2013 Dr. Todd Feuerherm Kudler Fine Foods Frequent Shopper Program Project Scope and Goals Kudler Fine Foods is in the business of providing specialty foods that cannot be found in grocery stores such as Wal-Mart or Albertson’s. The ideal plan of Kudler Fine Foods is to increase revenue; therefore Kuldler is planning on creating a Frequent Shopper Program. This program will track shopping patterns giving Kudler the ability to satisfy customers better. The program will include three major steps with sub-contents to gather all necessary information to complete the Frequent Shopper Program. Kudler Fine Foods ultimate
Equipment and Effect Kudler fine foods is looking to revamp their marketing campaign in stores by featuring employees and showcasing their fresh products in store displays. The dilemma they are facing with this task is deciding whether it would be beneficial to outsource the photography or do the photography in house. The purpose of this analysis will analyze the equipment requirements and costs incurred, plus the effect of in-house photography on day to day operations. Kudler Foods-In house equipment and associated costs If Kudler decides to bring the photography in-house for their project, they will have to consider the cost of setting up an operation there. First, they will need to consider construction of an area with professional lighting that can be used for the in-house photography; a studio area.
It may involve the use of questionnaires, interviews with customers, experiments, and many other approaches (Perreault, Cannon, & McCarthy, 2009, p. 202).” Kudler Fine Foods must perform quality marketing research if they hope to remain successful with their current stores given the local competition from other stores in the area. Market research also includes the process of systematically gathering, recording and analyzing data and information about clients, rivals and the market. Its uses include helping create long term business plans, launching new products or services, fine tuning existing products and services, and expanding into new markets. Market research can be used to determine which additional areas of research are needed for Kudler in the areas of customer satisfaction, and a need based analysis to determine if expansion of a new store is necessary or continued growth and development of existing locations. The customer service satisfaction survey that is currently in place on the Kudler website will help to identify what the customer’s like and don’t like about a minimum number of variables but market research needs to also include other vital information like culture, socio-economic background, health, and other marketing mix elements.
Running head: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Operations Management Assessment of Operational Changes University of Phoenix MMPBL 502 Instructor: Arthur Gentner January 11, 2009 Operations Management Assessment of Operational Changes Kudler Fine Foods is an upscale food shop located in the San Diego metropolitan area. The company has enjoyed rapid growth, and the owner Kathy Kudler wants to make a few changes within the company. In doing this, Kathy Kudler plans to start contracting with local growers of organic produce. If Kudler Fine Foods proceeds with these changes and takes these steps, certain operational changes will be necessary. This paper will identify the business processes at Kudler Fine Foods that could be affected by the
Your shoppers must always be able to find these necessity items in stock whenever they are needed. These much needed products include household cleaners, health and beauty items, paper products and food items. As the current market structure of the dollar general store is important we look at the effect of government regulations. As seen in the last couple of years, DG has started offering advanced in-store services to their employees which in turn is passed to the consumers. However, more services can be added to attract consumers the best thing any business person can do is to get familiar with the country that you’re targeting.