Service Request SR-rm-001 Presentation University of Phoenix Julius Fitzpatrick, Tracey Ezzard-Pickett, Edwin Westbrook, and Demetrius Harris CIS/207 April 25, 2012 Dr. Jeorge S. Hurtarte Service Request SR-rm-001 Presentation Introduction Riordan Manufacturing is a worldwide manufacturer of plastics, who is in need of a modern inventory and management system. Through the use of inventory control software each of its plants can collaborate and track real-time information on available inventory, location, status, and be able to communicate with suppliers. A streamline process will improve labor productivity, reduction in inventory paperwork, reduce labor costs, reduce cash tied up in
Building an organization by grouping jobs into work units and allocating resources C. Identifying business functions and mobilizing leaders D. Being flexible and responsive towards customer needs and the competitive environment Correct! The correct answer is: D. A dynamic organization is, “flexible and adaptive, particularly in response to competitive threats and customer needs” (Bateman & Snell, 2011, p.16). 15. For today’s managers, the organizing function requires a higher focus on which of the following? A.
The manufacturer realizes that the channels will differ in terms of length and channel membership. Task: A. Discuss the importance of choosing appropriate channel members. An important aspect of choosing appropriate channel members is that the distribution channel is efficient. A distribution channel (or marketing channel) is the process of getting goods and/or services from the manufacturer to the consumer.
FastFit Case Study Q1-6 General Question 1. Mark the main flows of goods and money in the diagram (above) and employ a key or table of descriptive elements to explain your answer. Chronological flow of activities (Business Process): 1. Customers give orders and purchase products. / Stores receive orders and money and offer products to customers.
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
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
The purpose of retrieving information could be for a number of reasons, examples could be for marketing purposes or to provide information to the Inland Revenue. 1.2-Describe different information systems and their main features The term “information systems” refers to a stystem that handles the flow and maintenance of information, which in turn supports the business operation. The components which bring together an information system are people, equipment, procedures and data. These can be classified into 6 main areas: 1. Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) These are operational level systems usually dealt with by shop floor workers and front line staff.
The database, in conjunction with the aforementioned functionality, will greatly enhance both efficiency and effectiveness of Riordan Manufacturing’s procurement processes. Purpose of Database Plan The main purpose of a database is to consolidate electronic information in storage to make it easier to find and cross-reference information about the business and customers (Taylor, 2010). For Riordan Manufacturing, the main purpose of the database referenced in Service Request SR-rm-005, is for Riordan to use the database in a business-to-business (B2B) website to order materials directly from its vendors through the Web. In addition, through B2B exchange, Riordan could reduce cost through automation of the acquisition process. A database plan is used as a database implementation guide and operational specification for the database after the implementation (MSDN, 2008).
Strategic management provides overall direction to the enterprise and is closely related to the field of Organization Studies. [1] As a small business, we cooperate with other companies and produce our shopping carts. Our main focus in management strategy is the finance section. We believe having an effective financial strategy will guarantee our business success in the future. Our business finances are the underpinnings of our business's strength; as they go, so goes the business.
They are unifying all steps in the business cycle, from initial product design and the procurement of raw materials, through production, shipping, distribution, and warehousing until a finished product is delivered to a customer. It has developed efficient network of suppliers, vendors, and distributors to disseminate information and enable two-way communications. Thus ecommerce enabled supply chains are helping them in gathering buyers and sellers and facilitate and enable transactions