...Problem Statement for Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods, a gourmet food grocery store locted in California is expereincing expansion within the company. Although Kudler Fine Foods has had success within the company, there are several issues that need be addressed before they become problems that could affect the companies future growth. This paper is inteded to present several problem statements covering who the problem will affect, what boundaries are involved concerning the present problems, when these issues have surfaced and what steps have to occur to fix these issues, where these issues are present, and why these problems need to be addressed. The first issue present at Kudler Fine Foods involves the inabillity to improve customer interaction due to lack of time available. Having to spend so much time visiting each location, determining what new items need be ordered to ensure proper stock of inventory is availble, and ordering the needed material has become quite time consuming. Because of this, time needed to spend interacting with customers has been drastically limited. To address this issue, a new inventory program will be developed. This will give managers of the stores the ability to keep records of what inventory needs to be ordered throughout the week. The new system will maintain records of what products are being sold, as they are being sold. By having this system implemented, needed inventory will be recorded at time of purchase, and a report...
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...MGMT521 Create a Problem Statement Kathy Kudler established Kudler Fine Foods in 1998 when she decided to follow her dream of having a gourmet food store. She did not have any experience operating a gourmet food store. She has 3 stores. The La Jolla, CA store is doing well. Del Mar store is struggling. Encinitas store just opened and it is doing okay. Kathy oversees each store 7 days a week. Kathy does all operations of the stores Kathy is stretching her herself though all stores. Weakness KFF has managers but managers have many responsibilities. Kathy takes on most of responsibilities at the stores. She does the ordering for all stores, inventory, and financial records. She drives to and from each store daily to do this work. Even though she has management team she does all the work. I feel she should train managers to do their jobs function the way that she does them to ensure someone is always there to run the stores. It is not good for her to do all functions of the store and not let managers do their job. Kathy should think long term. If she was to get sick and have to b off for a week or more, who will know how to run the store with it’s many operations. If no one knows the operations of the store and she is sick the store will have some problems. There would be no one to order inventory, do the business statements, and help rotate out bad foods. Kathy needs to train others to do her job so that everyone knows the job if someone had to be off and next...
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...and Who. Who - Who does the problem affect? Specific groups, organizations, customers, etc. What - What are the boundaries of the problem, e.g. organizational, work flow, geographic, customer, segments, etc. - What is the issue? - What is the impact of the issue? - What impact is the issue causing? - What will happen when it is fixed? - What would happen if we didn’t solve the problem? When - When does the issue occur? - When does it need to be fixed? Where - Where is the issue occurring? Only in certain locations, processes, products, etc. Why - Why is it important that we fix the problem? - What impact does it have on the business or customer? - What impact does it have on all stakeholders, e.g. employees, suppliers, customers, shareholders, etc. Each of the answers will help to zero in on the specific issue(s) and frame the Issue Statement. Your problem statement should be solveable. That is, it should take a reasonable amount of time to formulate, try and deploy a potential solution. Example Consider a software development and hosted data services company that supplies products and services to wireless carriers. They had issues deploying new software releases into the production environment. Deployment in this case is the work necessary for taking a production ready binary and installing, testing and releasing it into the production environment. The company failed to deploy the releases on-schedule over 50% of the time. Problem Statement: We want all of our software...
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...* * * * * * * * * * * * Earl L Sombrero * * Problem Statement: Kudler Fine Foods * * Management 521 * * Diane Dauble * * University of Phoenix * * April 11, 2011 * * * * * * * * * * * Kudler Fine Foods is a business that is set out to, “provide customers with the finest selections of the very best foods and wines (University of Phoenix, 2011).” This is its mission and as part of making that mission work, Kathy Kudler has decided to offer certain items that are deemed the best and has decided to expand. In this process it seems that there is not that much attention given to what issues or problems that may exist. These issues and or problems can lead to the destruction of such a fine business mission. * Even though the mission is to offer the finest selections of foods and wines, the first thing to think about is how these items can be marketed and if locals will be able to afford them. Even though the business has been successful in its expansion in one location, another location can be simply different. Management in this business seems to be lacking personnel who can help to come together with ideas as to what needs to be improved on. Management positions need to be created and filled so that issues and problems can be addressed swiftly before turning into bigger things. Perishable foods are good to offer to customers...
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...Kudler Problem Statement Describe the Situation: Kathy is running all aspects of the business even though she has a manager at each location that would be capable of taking on additional duties. She is working herself to the bone and could use a few days off here and there. If Kathy could let go and give each of her managers a little more responsibility she would be able to focus on opening new stores and also have a few days off. Frame the “Right” Problem: The problem here is that Kathy is taking on too much responsibility for one person to handle alone. One person cannot run a multiple store operation on their own. Describe the End-State Goals from a Broad Perspective of Values: In the end it would be best for Kathy to rely on her managers at each store location a little more. We feel that Kathy is taking on more than she can handle or for that matter that the company itself can handle. If she were to become sick or for that matter become unavailable to work there is really no one in the company that would be able to take on her duties. She has to get information to the managers in order for them to take on the responsibility for their locations. Identify the Alternatives: 1.) If Kathy does not feel comfortable giving the current managers more responsibility then she should conduct interviews and hire new managers for those locations in order to take some stress away from her. 2.) Kathy should spend quality time at each store instead of rushing in and out and allow...
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...PROBLEM STATEMENT Kudler Fine Foods need to expand management team to encompass the needs of the growing organization. When are we seeing the problem? Overall, in the business-Kathy is no longer able to run the operations by herself, the organization is in need of technological advances, and financial analysis going forward. How big is the problem? The problem is reflected by looking at the insufficient inventory and purchasing system, need for better financial planning with opening and consolidating the new store with the struggling store. In addition, Kathy is stretched thin with visiting each store with the frequency that she does. What specifically is the problem? Management team needs to be expanded with dependable people who can focus on different aspects of the business allowing Kathy to focus on the company as a whole. What requirements did the company fail to meet? Failure to prepare a good analysis when expanding to DelMar versus Espanita and now looking to consolidate DelMar with the new store because of fledgling sales. Using technological advances to create a value-added purchasing/inventory system. Having better understanding of customer purchasing cycles and trends. PROBLEM STATEMENT ANALYSIS Identifying issues within an organization is important to determining the overall performance goals within an organization. Creating a problem statement for the issues is the most important step in solving these issues. A good problem statement will...
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...An issue is something for discussion or of general concern difficulty; an issue is the preparation for a problem. An issue is something that needs to attention; but is not detrimental. A problem is a difficult situation that can become detrimental to a company. The Kudler Company is dealing with issues that could eventually become detrimental problems that could hinder the company if not addressed before substantial growth. Kudler foods face many issues that can eventually become problems, if not corrected. The goal of Kudler foods is to be a one stop shop with a reasonable price. The mission statement says that they shop the whole world for their products. The finest is what they guarantee their customers. One if the issues are in the process of purchasing “There is no purchasing department in any of the stores although standard purchasing procedures are in place” (Kudler Foods). The lack of a purchasing department within each store leaves room for theft by store managers and over ordering because of favors to venders. Unfortunately, if Kudler is leaving all of the purchasing to the managers except for bulk items, they are jeopardizing the integrity of the products and the company leaving it open for corruption. The solution would be to produce a purchasing department that would make purchases and verify the orders of the management and providing purchase orders to vendors. A new study suggests that nearly any worker may be willing to steal from an employer under some circumstances--unless...
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...Kudler Fine Food Problem Statement MGT/521 Date Instructor Name Kudler Fine Food Problem Statement Kudler Fine Foods vision is to be the premiere gourmet grocery store for those savvy shoppers who are searching for the finest meats, produce, chesses, and wines, if this company issues are not resolved in a timely manner, then the vision of Kudler Fine Food could only be a vision and not a success. In accomplishing this vision, Kudler Fine Foods has several obstacles that it must overcome. Team B members identified many issues within the organization including high payroll cost, inventory turnover (lack of jit), lack of effective advertisement, no knowledge of the financial aspect , technology issues, and lack of delegated of duties by management. These problems need to be addressed to be truly successful and to maximize profit. Problem Statement As the organization continues to expand, Kathy Kudle, president and founder of Kudle Fine Foods, find she is spreading herself thin. Ms. Kudle had taken on daily responsibilities, for which she has hired qualified team members to do. The organizational charter shows one store manager per store, a director of finance and accounting, a director of store operations, and a director of administration and human resources, ( Kudler Fine Foods), but the strategic plan under stakeholder analysis states, “Ms. Kudle hire, fires, finalized the inventory numbers, and places the weekly orders and controls the finances making sure all...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Problem Statement In order to effectively prepare the company to avoid potential issues in the future, Kathy will need to work to make herself more expendable. In doing this, she will be able to move about the different locations and maintain confidence that the tasks she has delegated will still be properly handled. Perhaps the optimal route would be to hire a vice president. The logic being that this person will serve as Kathy’s back-up for all duties. Kathy can hire someone with experience in managing a similar organization, or evaluate her current staff of managers for someone qualified for the position. The latter would not only fill the position with someone competent in the field, and someone who has already invested time into the company, but it can also be beneficial to the overall morale of the company. “When new employees see that opportunities exist for them and that there's a track record of hiring from within, they tend to stay longer with your company” (Green, 2007.) Hiring within will be cost effecting in avoiding fees associated with recruiting, but it will save a lot of time interviewing and integrating a new person into the culture of the company. Another option, if Kathy prefers not to have a vice president could be for her to simply delegate responsibilities. As mentioned in the strategic plan, there is a proposal of having the inventory system set-up electronically. At that point, managers should be able to efficiently track and know...
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...Kudler Fine Foods problem statement Abstract The topic being researched is how Kudler Fine Foods can improve the success ofthe business by preparing for possible competition, and streamlining expansionprocedures. The sources used are the Kudler Fine Foods Strategic Plan, and TheUniversity of Phoenix online databases. Findings suggest that implementing aresearch and market analysis plan, as well as an effective risk management planwill ensure successful expansion and growth of Kudler Fine Foods. A riskmanagement plan and market analysis of new locations, will allow Kudler toacknowledge potential problems and pre pare for them. The following is a problemstatement explaining what is currently wrong with Kudlers plans on expansion,and how they can improve these plans. IntroductionAfter reviewing the strategic plan for Kudlers Fine Foods it is obvious thereare several issues that will stunt the growth and success of the organization.The company is suffering from a lack of management and poor organizationplanning. The issues that will be discussed are the poorly developed expansionand growth plans, and the lack of risk management in preparation of a competitorentering the market. Problem StatementThe management at Kudler Fine Foods is planning on opening a new location whenall of the current locations are not successful, and the company has not done aproper analysis of the need for their services in the area. Also Kudler is notprepa...
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...Problem Statement: Kudler Fine Foods University of Phoenix Situation Analysis and Problem Statement Developing a workable business plan is the first step in successful business ownership. With this road-map, business owners have a guideline to follow from the initial start-up to the finish. The financial statements within the business plan help owners and managers to understand how earnings are spent. Focusing on these two areas can alleviate past, present, and future issues or problems that many businesses experience. Although Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) has many addressable issues, the business plan and financial statement stand out the most. A weak business plan equals a weak business. For the owner, Kathy Kudler, to reach her goals, she will need to invest in the development of a solid plan that addresses all aspects of her company. Situation Background (Step 1) In the five years of operation, KFF has had two business plans. The first in 1998, Kudler herself developed. A college student developed the second business plan five years later (KUDLER INTRANET, 2008). After reviewing the updated business plan, I discovered several weak areas and underdeveloped. In addition to these areas, the 2003 Income Statement shows several areas of concern relating to high or excessive expenditures. Issue Identification KFF operates on over a million dollar budget with a business plan developed by a college student. Four areas on the 2003 Income Statement stand out as excessive...
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...Problem statement using the PBL model Urooj Hassan Mngt 521 March 23, 2010 Douglas Threat After just nine months into my new job at Cisco, I was informed by my manager that there is department realignment and I was going to be sent to the front end team in four weeks. This decision was made without my input or knowledge and came as a shock to me. I was not very happy and did not know how to react at the moment once informed at five pm of Friday evening. I asked few questions in regards to how quickly this transition was going to happen and how to handle my current projects and work I had. My problem was that I was going to be placed involuntarily in a position, which I have no experience and similarity with my current role. I was fairly new in my current position and now in middle of fiscal year they are throwing me to the wolves with out any financial or supportive incentive After the weekend to think about the situation with a more calm mind, I started to consider the pro and cons. Hence, I realized this transition may end up resulting too many positive opportunities that I would not be exposed to in my current position. At this point I had few alternatives, rejecting the move and risking my job. Accept the move, and just do my job and not be happy. Finally, I can start familiarizing myself in the new department to make my transition more smooth and comfortable. There were many challenges I would have to deal with. The main was balancing my current...
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...Statement of the Problem The general problem of the study is : How do Mother Tongue objectives relate to the factors affecting the level of implementation of Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education as perceived by teachers from Pritil Elementary School? Specifically, the study sought the answers to the following questions: 1) What percentage of the population accepts the implementation of the MTB – MLE? 2) What is the level of implementation of the following objectives of the Mother Tongue: (a) improve language acquisition of the pupils both in mother tongue and in the second languages English and Filipino (b) improve cognitive ability of the pupils (c) develop/improve socio/cultural awareness of the pupils such as self-expression and consciousness of cultural identity and multiculturalism in the classroom? 3) What is the degree of seriousness of the factors affecting in the implementation of the mother tongue? 4) What is the frequency of use of the teaching strategies used by teachers in the implementation of the MTB – MLE? 5) What is the relationship between the degree of implementation of the MTB – MLE objectives and the degree of seriousness of the factors affecting the implementation of mother tongue as to: a) Teachers b) Pupils c) Instructional Materials ? 6) What is the relationship between the degree of implementation of the MTB – MLE Objectives...
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...Week 3 Assignment 2 • • • • Assignment 2: Context of the Problem About the Research Proposal Paper With this assignment, you will develop the first section of your Research Proposal paper for this course. Your paper will follow the standard outline of the proposal for the Directed Research Project (DRP). The DRP, a major research paper on a topic (or problem) in your discipline, is a requirement of your graduate work at Strayer. The proposal for the DRP comprises the following sections: 1. Context of the problem. 2. Statement of the problem. 3. Research questions. 4. Significance of the study. 5. Research design and methodology. 6. Organization of the study. 7. Tentative reference list. You will develop and submit one (1) of these sections every week. After each has been graded and returned to you, you will have an opportunity to revise it before assembling all of the sections into your final paper, to be submitted in Week 11. Note that the DRP Manuscript Guidebook is available at https://sunow.strayer.edu/sites/academics/ap/pi/Memos/DRP Manual.pdf Context of the Problem “The Context of the Problem sets up the research statement with background, purpose, and perhaps some support from the literature or acceptable literature alternatives. It is here that the DRP problem or issue is discussed and gives a transitory explanation of what the completed research work-product will most likely contain.” DRP Manuscript...
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...Week 6 Statement of Problem The airline also needs an advisory committee consisting, if possible, of representatives of the travel community and perhaps executives of other major airlines. The real problem is how to motivate these people to cooperate with Virgin America. Statement of Purpose Before Virgin America will settle on Burbank as its choice, it wants to know if access to air travel is adequate. Virgin America’s management team is also concerned about available school building space. Moreover, the carrier wants to know whether city officials in Burbank would be receptive to this tour training school proposal. Research Strategy and Method of Data NBC Studios in Burbank offers training seminars, guest speakers, and other resources for tour operators. Griffith Park is nearby and might make a good tour training spot for the group. I. Research how they both interact and get along with each other 1. Try to get some training classes and groups to participate in how to interact with each other. 2. Research the space and the buildings where the facility will be located. II. Try to establish a good report with the city officials and find out how they feel about the trainings 1. Have a meeting with the officials and make sure they know exactly what the plan is. 2. Have a committee research the pros and cons of the making this project successful. III. Have the committee to see how much the expenses will be for the training ...
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