Information System for Kudler Timothy Jason Grantham, Sr. University of Phoenix Business Systems BSA 310 Joseph Rezendes September 06, 2010 Information System for Kudler Kudler Fine Foods provides imported and domestic foodstuffs to the San Diego metropolitan area. The company relies on its information system to help them grow and stay competitive in an ever-growing market. The company uses the information system to track every aspect of the business. The information system that this company uses is Microsoft Access™ for creating and capturing data that is stored in their database. The database is broken down into nine different categories.
The firm needs more attention to a solid marketing effort including a website design and website launch and it needs to find alternate means of financing beyond its current sources. In 2003 and 2004, more than 52% and 60% of the customers felt that they paid more for the merchandise that the merchandise was worth. Kudler Fine Foods will employee a generic strategy of focus. Kudler Fine Foods will serve their niche market that is the gourmet chef and people that appreciate and are willing to pay for high quality, specialty, organic and locally grown foods. “A firm pursuing a focus strategy is willing to service isolated geographic areas; to satisfy the needs of customers with special financing, inventory, or servicing problems; or to tailor the product to the somewhat unique demands of the small- to medium-sized customer” (Pearce and Robinson, 2009, p.205).
Pricing is what really brings the bulk of customers to purchase the product. There are times that a client is interested in a particular product, but because is to high they do not purchase. Now there are other occasions that even though the price is high, the service is fantastic, so customers preferred to pay extra just for that good service. Kudler Fine Foods is that case, they offer valued services instead of discount and so far that program works for the
Currently, Kudler Fine Foods is growing, and they have developed a good niche in the specialized gourmet grocery industry. Another strength of the company is the vision and mission statement is being implemented successfully, and they follow the differentiated strategy closely. The company also offers a wide selection of the finest products from all over the world. A weakness for Kudler Fine Foods is that they have not been in the industry for a long period, and no continuity because of the short period of time in the industry, so this is why the company needs to continue to scan the industry for best practices. Kudler Fine Foods also have various opportunities.
Alternative Methods Justin Torronto GARP STANS Alternative Methods This is a review of the different software development methods that can be used to produce the Frequent Shopper Program for Kudler Fine Foods. The company Kudler Fine Foods has asked a consulting firm, Smith consulting, to develop a frequent shopper program that will reward customers with high-end gifts in exchange for shopping more at their store. The first method reviewed is the Waterfall method which is well known and used frequently in today’s software development field. This method calls for the development of software in phases that are executed and completed serially. (Software Engineering, 2010) The Waterfall method should be the best match for this Kudler
In today’s business, it is more important than ever before for company to maintain customer’s loyalty due to the aggressive nature of the competition in the industry in general. Most companies invest heavily in research and development to combat this aggression and they are able to offer innovative product and services that differentiate them in the marketplace. Kudler Fine Food leverages BTM framework, to enable it to create a bridge between its business and technology. Kudler Fine Food’s business innovation includes the application of appropriate technologies to communicate it offering to its existing and potential customers. The technology innovation also enables Kudler Fine Foods to advertise its product line to the public so that they can know its products and services without necessarily visiting any of its store locations.
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.
Blitz is a small specialty shop chain owned by Dalman and Lei. The strength of Lei and Dalman committing to a large scale expansion of the company is the fact they have a strong business plan in place that is showing success. By opening a chain outside of their current city this would allow Blitz to appeal to a wider range of customers. Expanding within the same area this may cause a cut in the amount of customers that visit other established shops but they still missing out on money that could be earn by spreading their wings more. A weakness of Blitz committing to a large scale expansion is the fact that their current business plan seems to be working just fine because they have made their first link of chain the training camp for their new hires.
Spending money on training of these devices are also factors that must be considered this takes employees time and cost the company man hours and thus money that could be spent on other things. Lowes must continue to analyze the cost to decide whether these improvements are needed and continue to produce more of a profit with or without them. In the highly competitive market that Lowe’s is in strategic planning has helped them not only stay in business, but also maintain a competitive edge over the competition. Their initiative on energy conservation and concentrating on energy efficient products and materials has made good fiscal policy for the organization. This combination of cost savings and green policy provides Lowe’s with a low risk and positive image in today’s global
• Low business profit • Closure to the business. • Food Wastage The above analysis shows the issues and it clearly shows what the business needs to improve. I have chosen this Analysis to explain the Weakness and Threats to the business. Weakness I believe Staff Training and Procedures is a weakness to the business and improvement is needed in this sector. Giving staff better training in any business will improve the service, less mistakes will occur and staff will feel worthwhile.