An automated ordering system will help with this issue, as well. Having qualified people in positions such as the baker, wine steward and butcher, are essential to the core values of Kudler Fine Foods. Having to pay them, does make the payroll higher, but it is a cost, that this business will have to pay. Having these people is one reason customers shop there, for the advice, and interaction these people provide. Qualified in store experts, is something that sets this business apart from other stores.
Grocery stores are in competition with smaller markets like Kudlers and Whole Foods. If the brand name grocery stores like Ralphs and Vons did not offer organic and specialty items, the market structure of Kudler Fine Foods would differ. This market structure positively affected Kudler because there was no barrier to entrance within the quality foods market. What negatively affects the company with this market structure is that they are compared to big companies who are able to supply some of these rare items at a more competitive price. One of the marketing strategies that ensure the company of long-term profitability is the personal relationship built with the customer base.
Supporting Processes Unlike operational processes, which are the process that manage marketing, purchasing, manufacturing, and management process, which include how the business is structured and the procedures of the business, supporting processes supports the core processes of the business. The support of the core processes of the Kudler’s Fine Foods include processes that support marketing, purchasing, and procedures of the business. This is done by business information systems within the supporting process structure, such as finance and accounting, technical and call support, and human resources. According to Sharrieff, M. (1999-2012) a good management system in place “First, MIS offers the ability of seamlessly translating and sharing
EST1 Task 310.2.1-05: Ethical Situations in Business Western Governors University February 2, 2013 EST1 Task 310.2.1-05: Ethical Situations in Business Companies have four levels of social responsibility: 1) economic, 2) legal, 3) ethical, and 4) philanthropic. A company has to balance its duty to shareholders to make a profit with its contract with society to make socially responsible decisions. In order to increase profit, a company must understand the needs of the stakeholders and develop a coordinated plan which establishes standards within the company that can be understood and accepted by all employees; as well as supporting the needs of the community it serves. Company Q has supported the need to improve profit by closing two unprofitable stores. However, an analysis should be made regarding the need to close those stores.
Eating about two servings of fish per week provides healthy amounts omega-3 fatty acids that can help to lower cardiovascular disease. Although they have such great health benefits to us, we are putting many of the popular fish species we enjoy, such as salmon, tilapia and haddock, at risk for endangerment and environmental malpractice. There are many differences between farm raised and wild caught, but they both can be done in responsible manors that won’t harm the environment in an adverse way. It can be hard at times for suppliers to follow through with proper fishing technics especially when regulation is almost non-existent. Much of the shamming of improper fishing techniques is held against farm raised fish and the conditions in which they are raised.
Kudler should have a clear idea of what the data is to be used for and how it is to be treated. “Sure, a customer database has value, and a company can maximize that value in any number of ways -- growing the database, mining it, monetizing it. Marketers can be tempted, despite pledges about privacy, to use collected information in ways that seem attractive but may ultimately damage relationships with customers.’ (Davenport, et al, 2007) It is important to their success as a business that Kudler Fine Foods maintain their relationship with their customers. And by this they should maintain positive relationships with all of their customers. “Market analytics allow companies to identify their best and worst customers and, consequently, to pay special attention to those deemed to be the most valuable.
Kudler Fine Environmental Scan {text:bookmark-start} {text:bookmark-end} Kudler Fine Foods Environmental Scan Time management skills are imperative to any business owner. If one does not manage their time effectively they will not be capable of doing the one thing a business owner should focus on, growing their business. Time management is a set of principles, practices, skills, tools, and systems working together to help you get more value out of your time with the aim of improving the quality of your life. The important point is that time management is not necessarily about getting lots of stuff done, because much more important than that is making sure that you are working on the right things, the things that truly need to be done. (Rounsaville 2007) Being overloaded with the day to day operations of the business has deterred Kathy from being able to focus on the business as a whole.
We will use only the freshest products without unnecessary additives in our products. We will donate stock in good condition to local shelters. We will provide the best service and information to customers, and we will be friendly while providing help. We will be the best choice for high quality foods and wines for our customers. Environmental
The product departmentalization strategy of the grocery stores works to streamline the operation of each gourmet specialty department. It allows the top managers of each area to monitor productivity and make strategic adjustments that are beneficial for that department. The key here is specialization. This is a small business that needs to be very specific in its administration and product availability. The key positions that support the functional organizational structure are the President, the Store Managers, the Director of Finance, the Director of Human Resources, and the Director of Store Operations.
Target’s capability to process products depends in how effective the company receives and distributes. Distribution centers are located on both the West and East side of the country and transports goods to all Target locations to help them uphold the competitive advantage which allows them the ability to control product costs (Misra & Choudhary, 2010). In an ideal world, having an effective processing system and a reliable transportation network running cohesively within the supply chain in order to improve reaction times to meet customer demands will allow a company such as Target to better control its distribution and shipment process. Target has realized that being flexible has been an advantage since the fuel price has risen and it is not as easy to have goods transported to the distribution