7-11 Supply Operations Management

Thousands of activities are performed and coordinated within an organization, and every company at least one supply chain relationship with another organization. Research has led to the conclusion that "the structure of activities within and between companies is a critical cornerstone of creating unique and superior supply chain performance" (Lambert, 2005). Successful supply chain management requires integrating business processes with key members of the supply chain, because valuable resources are wasted when supply chains are not effectively managed. Standard business processes enable managers from different organizations in the supply chain to use a common language and link-up their organizations' processes with other members of the

Chick-fil-A is one of the most successful fast food restaurant establishments in the country. With over 1,300 locations in 37 states in the Southern U.S., they continue to grow the brand by expanding to new territories (Chick-fil-A Company, 2009, para 1). In 2008 Chick-fil-A has seen a 12.17 percent sales increase over the chain’s 2007 performance and a same store sale increase of 4.59 percent (Chick-fil-A Company, 2009, para1). Throughout the years Chick-fil-A has come up with many innovative ideas to continue expanding business and satisfying their loyal customers. One of the ideas was to offer different types of restaurant set-ups to cater to customer’s needs. The different restaurant set-ups include mall/in

Reorders are placed at the time of review (T), and the safety stock that must be reordered is:

In order for IKEA to achieve design and sustainability objectives, they follow and balance four dimensions of design. The four different dimensions followed are form, function, quality, sustainability, and low price (Rafiq Elmansy, 2014). IKEA has already made changes by using cotton and water from sources that can be renewed. IKEA did this while posting strong sales figures. In 2014, its sales increased 5.9 percent from 2013 to $32.1 billion (Pantsios, 2015).

Organization is demonstrated through the planning process itself. After observing that people are more likely to try new things while on vacation, the company set out to enable customers to be able to try new things in stores. Trader Joe’s was successful in organizing and devising a plan in which it could incorporate the sampling of new products that will consequently broaden sales for sampled items. Also, they have effective systems for training purposes in place, which are used to effectively train their

You have asked for a unique approach to this project. We at Talking Quick Consultants are pleased you have chosen our firm and we are happy to provide the following feedback and observations from a “customer” perspective as requested. Our team took the time to visit one each of the requested fast food establishments, Moe’s Southwest Grill (a Focus Brands group establishment) and Panera Bread Company. For each one we have provided a Part I and a Part II breakdown of our observations. To get us started the explanation of the observation criteria is explained as follows:

Tasting Freeze is the local ice-cream store in Edgeley, North Dakota. I think this business has a marketing plan because it is a seasonal store. They only open in summer, they know that there is no one going to have ice-cream in winter. I think to know what are the local customers habits are the most important for this business. In summer, they do won't open when it rains or when the temperature is below 60F. They know there won't be any customers go their store for ice-cream on that day. Those people would like to sit at home and watch TV with the heater. This will cause to the financial loss if they open in those condition. In order to prevent financial loss, Tasting Freeze also buying the dairy almost out of date from the grocery store.

According to Kotler, Adam, Brown & Armstrong (Kotler et al., 2006), the increasing use of market segmentation, market targeting and product specialization has resulted in a greater need for stores that focus on specific products and segments. Therefore, it is reasonable for Waitrose open a chain of retail stores selling Indian regional meals to differentiate with current product that they are doing business. To create the most convenience to customers, the company should put the product in supermarket or near public places such as universities, officers, hospitals, etc. where contain a significant number of consumers. Waitrose can distribute the meals to grocery stores as well so that the brand is expanded to broader geographical areas.

This problem case details the steps to determine an effective retail design that would maximize success for Juice Guys in the east coast market. After reaching triumph in the west coast market, Juice Guys is looking to expand firstly into the Boston neighbourhoods. Boston consumers had a strong likeness for Nantucket Nectars but the market was different: metropolitan city (year round) versus summer only in Nantucket Island.

The purpose of this paper is to summarize the considerations that Target Corporation must take into account to determine the market feasibility of opening gourmet restaurants inside its stores. A brief history of the corporation will provide the reader with some general information about the company’s early years. A situation analysis will then address much of what the Marketing Department must consider, including trends, product life cycle stage, opportunities and threats, as well as potential strengths and weaknesses. The paper goes on to discuss Target’s customer profile, and how that will be a determining

- Consumer tastes are changing and are constantly on a lookout for something new and interesting. Therefore, making changes to their menu in accordance with trends and fashion will encourage the consumers to return. - Drive through restaurants and highway restaurants can be very helpful fro the company in the long term. Threats -

There is a profound competitiveness bounded within today’s retail sector. Food City is one such retailer that could benefit from this week’s case study. Food City’s store product layout appears to be backwards from most grocery chains. Products are grouped in unrecognizable order. Due to the product layout, I simply do not do my grocery shopping with the company. Visual simulation would portray a consumer’s difficulty in finding products within the store. Layout could be analyzed and addressed to assist shoppers with a more pleasant shopping experience. I also feel that the Oscar Myer Corporation could profit from a visual product simulation study. Packaging differences are evident and distinctive. Due to product packaging, Oscar Myer products

The store advertises the same sales and merchandise for the three stores and coordinates to maintain enough inventories within each store location to maintain a customer service level of 95% (Virtual Organizations Portal, 2007). Like other retail stores customer satisfaction is a prime marketing tool but so is the ever changing gourmet items offered in the stores. New items are introduced regularly into the store; Kathy looks to competitors for pricing strategies and product comparison to market the new goods. While Kathy looks to competitors her customer differs from other markets in the area, they look for a gourmet experience.

This paper will focus on the second phase of a business plan for The Fox Den Food Park. The business proposal is to provide a permanent central location for gourmet food trucks to be able to rely upon. A consistent location helps the food truck vendors establish a strong customer base and set a specific schedule to let their customers know when and where they will be located. Marketing Strategy

Home Depot (TheHomeDepot, n.d.) began as a two store operation in Atlanta, GA in 1979. The concept was the brainchild of Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, with inspiration from investment banker Ken Langone and well know merchandising expert Pat Farrah. They envisioned a one stop, do it yourself store that carried most of the products needed to do common home care projects.