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Strategy Assignment Kudler Fine Foods has been through major changes, in which the changes have created advantages for the organization. Companies use information technologies and develop strategies and tactics to help them grow, lower cost, maintain a strategic and competitive advantage. Kudler Fine Foods have properly used the technology available to the company so that it will be beneficial to their growth and overall success. This paper will identify how technology has created business opportunities for Kudler Fine Foods. In addition, this paper will identify the generic strategy Kudler Fine Foods is pursuing, and based upon the generic strategy, this paper will identify some tactics the company should implement to realize the generic
They would do this through marketing research. This paper will show why marketing research is so important to the development of Kudler Fine Foods, where the company could better themselves by doing additional research and by using competitive intelligence. Importance of Research
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For Promotions, the sales and marketing department need to work together, since a good promotion of a new or existing product will bring more revenues to Kudler Fine Foods. Sales department has to come up with a group of strategic objectives that will help target the financial goals of the company as well as sales. By doing a good marketing program towards the cooking class parties that the company holds, that will bring more customers that will purchase the same products use in the party and will look around to other options that the store gives them. Now with Place Kathy already tested the waters by opening two other stores in 2000 and in 2003, and even though is a good idea for her to keep expanding, is also important and healthy for the company that she improve the actual stores like is mentioned, that way the company is better known and eventually the same customers in other regions will request the opening of a new store in their area that they will
In conclusion, marketing research is an essential part of Kudler Fine Foods’ ongoing success. Research aids in the development of marketing strategies and tactics. Part of the marketing research is to conduct competitive marketing intelligence so that the big picture can be compiled and analyzed. When all the data is collected and presented in a logical manner intelligent decision can be made. Intelligent decisions save Kudler money and
Kudler Fine Foods Business Proposal December 15, 2008 Ashley Williams Kudler Fine Foods Career Development Plan From the beginning, Kudler Fine Food’s main goal has been to combine the convenience of one stop shopping with reasonable prices for customers. Although, Kathy and Kudler Fine Foods has been successful at achieving this goal, my team and I would like to take it a step further and help this company become even more successful than before. With the range of departments in the one-stop shopping center including baked goods, meat and seafood, produce, cheese and dairy, and wine, we feel the only thing missing is the morning perks……coffee! With a broad range of coffee, cappuccino’s, and latte’s,
Mrs. Kudler recognizes the importance of word of mouth promotion, which re-enforces the idea of in store gatherings and cooking classes. Over time, the organization will increase profitability if these events are positive and properly promoted. This is best done when attempting to increase the customer’s value chain. Catering and the Local Growers Both the catering service and direct buying from local growers will potentially increase profit for Kudler Fine Foods. Making good use of real estate (using the in store kitchen for catering cooking) and improving efficiency/lowering cost (agile inventory system) gives the organization a competitive advantage in the gourmet food industry.
Economic value is a primary focus to determine infrastructure between the supply chains. No ordering and producing products without a demand will promote flexibility in terms of product mix and eliminate product waste and services. The organization will not go without stock, sales, and distribution of products in demand. Therefore, Home Depot’s supply chain value, management, vision or goals and development priorities should focus upon the following objectives in the next 24-month period. Home Depot’s key to success is the way the organization treat people well and encourage associates to speak up and take risk in leadership and development for growth.
Satisfying the firm's wants and needs B. Creating universal coverage C. Instilling self-sufficiency D. Making product, place, promotion, and price decisions E. Working with the creative people in ad agencies Answer Key: D Question 4 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 Points Recently, Wal-Mart announced it would begin selling organic food products. In doing so, Wal-Mart is probably trying to: A. gain government approval. B. attract a different market segment. C. reduce lost sales to health food stores.