Vender’s sale anything from automotive parts, electronics, medical supplies, office supplies and the list goes on. Huffman Trucking has divided their database of customers into two portions which include type S (small accounts) and type L (large accounts). The large accounts are more loyal customers but are not as profitable as the smaller ones due to the competitive edge that many companies have to compete in to hold these loyal account holders. The smaller accounts can be walk ins, one time deliveries, or companies that only order once in a while. Both customer categories are a source of revenue and must be kept satisfied to stay in top ranks, and by delivering on time and having competitive prices they shall be kept satisfied.
It would be a little more difficult to maintain personal relationships with customers on such a large scale as Total Facility operates. The other business selected for contrast and comparison is Sierra Group. Sierra Group is a large scale construction that has an add-on facility maintenance component. The services offered by Sierra Group’s facility maintenance division are comparable to IMS with the exception that Sierra Group offers voice and data services while IMS does not. Sierra Group also uses assigned dedicated project manager to coordinate customer request while IMS utilizes a single service center to handle all customer requests.
Research Paper Word Count: 1274 How successful can a company become before it is an economic danger for our country? That is the question a lot of Americans have begun to ask about the massive super store Wal-Mart. In a struggling American economy Wal-Mart thrives while smaller companies struggle and some even go bankrupt. There is always going to be companies that make it while others don’t, but when do American citizens need to step in and draw the line when one mega company like Wal-Mart becomes too powerful? With Wal-Mart using materials from other countries while its growing and expanding everyday it knocks out smaller businesses everywhere, which in turn hurts the economy and is literally a growing Monopoly in America, which we cannot
The lack of working space was such a constraint that it controlled the work process. As Dowling Flexible Metals became more diversified, the need for expansion lead to the construction of a small factory which also required a larger workforce. The firm now employs Student 2 thirty full time journeymen and apprentice mechanics, a staff of four engineers and a full time office secretary subordinate to Eve Sullivan, the Office Manager. The rapid growth has created problems that have not yet been fixed. Bill states that although he has a lot of talent and experience in his staff,
Question 1: Despite its growth and size, why is Inventec not very profitable? Inventec is not very profitable due to: 1. Extensive industry competition: a. ODMs are fragmented. There are many existing large ODM competitors such as Asustek, Compal and Quanta who all have larger economy scales than Inventec in terms of their sales revenue. Meanwhile, as OEMs tend to primarily outsource ‘commodity technology’, EMSs and ODMs are increasingly competing for the same client base.
The second example given is that the money earned daily by laborers is often higher than the average national wage. The final and third example is that there is no systematic alternative to sweatshops they cannot be replaced, only attempted to be reformed. Powell presents a well supported argument, he has done research and found information that can even sway a radical activist. Although Powells argument proves the advantages of being a sweatshop worker in a Third World country, the common facts about sweatshops from articles in the Humboldt State University newspaper by J. McClain counters Powells argument with evidence of sweatshops having harsh working conditions and without recognition for worker safety and rights. McClain one of the many Humboldt State University students who are active participants of human rights assemblies and have shown deep interest in supporting the fight against Sweatshops.
Bloomingdales is a higher end store that sells high quality products at a high price. They are currently losing many customers because the economy will not move out of the stagnation period. Right now the customers need to be saving their money in case they need it later to pay bills rather than spending it on clothing. Many consumers are starting to shop at stores like Macy’s or Kohl’s where they are offered almost the same quality products at lower prices. Some of Bloomingdales biggest competitors are Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom.
With globalization becoming ever present within most companies, diversity can no longer be considered a luxury. Companies that embrace diversity tend to profit on both the balance sheet and the front page as opposed to companies that do not. Accommodating workforce diversity can no longer be seen as a luxury. No longer is the workforce predominately made up of Caucasian middle-aged males. It is now a melting pot of different ages, cultures and races.
Unit 3 Assignment 2 Task 1a Carrying out a swot analysis for Tesco Strengths • The strengths for would be: • It is a powerful brand • It has a reputation for value for money and a wide range of products all in one store. • It is the UK’s largest supermarket with over 26% Market share • They are able to increase there market share • Cheaper then most supermarkets Weaknesses would be: • Tesco is not be able to provide a better service in books then Whsmith as they are more specialist in this region • Tesco controls its own massive empire which could lead to some weaknesses as due to the huge span of control from bureaucracy • They do not specialise and focus on one particular market like other companies, which can have a negative affect • They have competitors such as Morrison’s Opportunities would be: • They could expand more • Provide cheaper prices then Asda • Having special offers • Having lots of variety • Merging or forming a strategic alliance with another organisation would be a great way to improve their services Threats would be: • Other supermarkets would provide similar products • Some company’s would sell cheaper products then Tesco • They have competitors such as Asda • They have a growing public concern and annoyance that Tesco is threatening the smaller retailer Political • The price of petrol changing • There is growing concern that Tesco is getting too big • The organisation is driving out the competition • An increase in unemployment due to a downward turn in the world economic • Trading policies • Employment Law Economical • Impact on sales of the credit crunch • Exchange rates • Inflation • Interest Rates Social • An increase in immigration from Eastern Europe resulting in a demand for new goods • Changes in fashion • Lifestyle changes • Branding • Health and welfare
Next to most – Finished goods because it has several days of inventory with an average of 1.4 days, to make sure that proper goods is available for delivery. This type is more costly than the other two as it has both raw material cost and process cost included. Most – MRO because it requires high upkeep and must have all replacement parts ready as to keep the high capital investment running. Question 5: Why does inventory flow so quickly through a Frito – Lay plant? Inventory flow so quickly through a Frito – Lay plant because the plant is automated, efficient and suffers minimal breakdown.