Strategic Plan Update Version 1 Kudler Fine Foods will need to make changes to their internal and external environment, to remain successful in a competitive food industry. Through a revised and revamped mission statement, vision statement and value statement that can help Kudler Fine Foods a competitive national corporation. An important facet for Kudler Fine Foods will be the implementation of a pro-active management team to accommodate unknown and known variables for the company, while performing environmental scans. According to McEwen (2008), “Environmental scanning is also more than gathering information. It is the process of using environmental information in decision making.
To do this it will be necessary to review the actual customer data for the service in question for past periods. Customer service data helps identify the factors, both positive and negative, that influence new business. By understanding the relevant patterns and conditions it is possible to create new customer service delivery plans that maximise desired influences while minimising those that are undesirable. ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY 3: Describe the process for researching customer needs and analysing and interpreting the outcomes to establish business options and opportunities. Consideration of past performance and analysis of the new data and records currently held in the organisation will give
This list is used to score a sites potential risk to human health. If a site ranks high on this list it does not necessarily mean immediate action will be taken. After being placed on the National Priorities list, a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study is conducted in order to; “characterize the sites conditions, determine the nature of the waste, assess risk to human health and the environment, and evaluate the potential performance and cost of the treatment technologies that are being considered” (United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2011). Following the completion of the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study is the Record of Decision. This is a public document that defines which cleanup methods will be utilized.
The needs of the stakeholders involved were considered to ensure BJB is meeting their expectations for quality. Analyzing an understanding the importance of the product and company needs was discussed with regard to obtaining quality parts at sustainable prices. Selecting the Feigenbaum quality theory as a reasonable guide for the quality management proposal will be useful in improving BJB’s product achievement. Lastly, understanding the roles that leadership plays in the implementation of each variable is crucial to the product and the company’s
The process of planning for a possible disaster starts with the planning committee coming up with a risk analysis. The impact of several disaster scenarios including the impact and consequences of the different scenarios needs to be analyzed to determine the impact to the business. To keep Sunica Music and Movie up and running during a disaster the critical facets of the business need to be functional regardless of the disaster. The following departments are detrimental to the continued success of the business during a disaster: key functional operations, key personal, vital records, processing systems, vital records, information and documentation, and policies and procedures. To determine which departments and organizations need to be back online first to sustain to smallest amount of impact, process and operations need to be analyzed to find what the time frame is that each area of the business can function without each critical system.
The command and control approach typically relies on detailed regulations followed by an ongoing audit and inspection program. Command and control regulations have some benefits. One example is in a situation in which the pollutant is highly toxic, yet the public concern would outweigh any economic efficiency concerns. Another example occurs when the reduction in the amount of pollutant benefits a society. An example of a disadvantage includes attempting to keep technology current with the most effective methods.
* Is the John Lewis formula for success suitable for other companies and if so explain why, if not explain why? The Report needs to include the following * What Supply chain challenges does John Lewis face when dealing with demand fluctuations and comment on how the supply chain investments support its overall customer service and resources utilisation objectives? * What prerequisites are important for the operation of the of the lean systems that are in
One reason is to manage and control unseen necessity. A second reason is to combat environmental pressures such as economic decline or expansion. Third reason is to adjust to policy priorities. Political concerns are present in this procedure but for minor, necessary change. Rebudgeting is needed to adjust programs and requires flexibility for management needs.
Explain outcome based practice, critically review approaches to outcome based practice. Analyse the effects of legislation and policy on outcome based practice and explain how outcome based practice can result in positive changes in individuals lives. Outcome based practice is a method which looks at the individual needs of a service user and help to establish what goals are set for them and how these will be met, this takes into consideration the needs and wishes of the individual. The outcome is based on the measurable impact that it has on the individual. To be able to do this there needs to be clear objectives set which must be worked towards in order to reach the desired outcome.
It is vital for Kudler to continue reviewing and improving its information system to ensure its appropriateness to the changing characteristics and needs of its customers. More focus should be placed on forecasting techniques to ensure that there would be a match between what the company offers and what the customers need. The best decision may be to use a combination of methods to forecast sales rather than just one (Payne, 2012). Once the manager accepts the process, they must see to it that it is logical, it fits the needs of the organization, and it can adapt to changes in the environment. Threats and