Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: KUDLER FINE FOODS Problem Solution: Kudler Fine Foods University of Phoenix MGT/521 Management Problem Solution: Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods is a premier gourmet grocery store for shoppers searching to buy the finest meats, produce, cheeses and wine. Kathy and the company’s management need to take a step back to analyze the stores’ strengths and weaknesses to ensure success in any future expansion plans. Situation Analysis Issue and Opportunity Identification Kudler Fine Foods has several issues they should address in their stores before implementing any expansion plans as outlined in Table 1. One issue is 12% of perishable goods being thrown away or donated to charity
Scanning and monitoring involve interpreting current or past environmental information an organization believes is important to strategic decisions (Gomez-Mejia & Balkin, 2002). Forecasting involves an organization aquiring a picture about the future, which is difficult as no organization can predict the future, and the business environment is continuously changing (Gomez-Mejia & Balkin, 2002). Assessing involves evaluating the environmental data received to accurately specify the implications to the organization (Gomez-Mejia & Balkin, 2002). Kudler Foods will need to review the past decision made in their strategic decisions and determine what worked and what did not. Kudler Foods will need to determine which strategic decisions will be useful in the future to improve the business without risk or little risk to the organization.
Week 8 System Evaluation Paper Kenneth McDougald IT/205 September 21, 2014 Christyn Wright System Evaluation Paper Information technology systems are designed to make businesses run smoothly and at optimal performance. These systems differ depending on the business that is utilizing them. An example of this would be the logistical systems for Burger King versus those in use by Fed Ex. Fed Ex uses a system that tracks a package throughout its journey from sender to recipient at every step of the way. This system allows for customers to have up to date information on when delivery is going to take place.
Other aspects of product are economic- customer value, functional- service at the point of sales, before sales and after the sales and the psychological aspect of the product like image of the product. Kudler Fine Foods is a gourmet ingredients shop and offers in-store parties and now going in to catering business. It is managed by Kathy Kudler. So customers know that it is going to be gourmet food experience because she notices some of the people at the catering places are regular customers at her stores. KFF should research the market to find the needs of the customers.
This Level 0 DFD shows the changes as discussed. 1 Receive Order 1 Receive Order KITCHEN KITCHEN CUSTOMER CUSTOMER Customer Order Food Order Receipt 3 Update Inventory records 3 Update Inventory records 2 Update Goods Sold Data 2 Update Goods Sold Data Goods Sold Data Inventory Data 4 Produce Reports 4 Produce Reports Goods Sold Amount Inventory Amount Record Management Management Management Reports Level 1 Diagram A level 1 data flow diagram shows the decomposition of process of the ordering system. 3 Update Inventory Records 3 Update Inventory Records Customer Order Customer Order Customer
Purpose of the business plan This plan was prepared by owner of the business as a management tool and operational guide for the business. Kona-Q is a fast-casual restaurant, serving fast, fresh, healthy grilled meats and vegetables. The first store will be located in Malvern, Melbourne with aggressive growth plans of one new store every 12 months. Kona-Q is an Oregon Corporation with Kevin Anderson as the president. Executive Summary Kona-Q is a new restaurant that has purchased the assets of an existing restaurant.
Marketing Research Rochelle Woods MKT/421 April 2, 2012 Ricci Rizzo Marketing Research The original vision of Kudler Finer Foods was to be a one stop gourmet food store. As a result Mrs. Kudler’s vision, Kudler Finer Foods growth continues to manifest. Mrs. Kudler built an expanding entity having direct control on customer service, all orders for the business and hiring. Known for her kindness and generosity to employees, this has allowed Kudler Finer Foods to prosper. Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) began as the dream of a local entrepreneur and has in the most part been successful.
For each factor, indicate its significance. Provide support for your answer. Evaluate whether or not the business strategy is dictated by the industry or type of business. Provide an example of an industry and your rationale. DQ 2 : "Panera Bread" Please respond to the following: Evaluate Panera Bread’s strategy and its effectiveness with executing the strategy within the competitive fast-casual restaurant marketplace.
To do this I can ask for feedback from advisers or assessors. I also need to find ways of evaluating myself. Responding to feedback one of the ways in which I can evaluate my current state of knowledge and performance is by asking others for feedback. This is important because it can be hard to be objective about your own performance. Also I may lack skills or knowledge to be aware of what else you should be doing or other ways in which I might work.
Hoosier Burger Case Exercises Solutions a. Based on the information provided in the case scenario, what entities will Hoosier Burger need to store information about? As illustrated in Figure 7–10, Hoosier Burger currently stores information about its sales, item sales, products, recipes, inventory items, invoice items, and invoices. The new delivery system will require information about charges, delivery customers, and order histories. b.