Problem_Statement_Focusing_on_Management_Efforts_and_End_Vision_of_Kudler_Fine_Foods_to_Achieve_Its_Organization_Goals

Problem Statement Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) is based at California and owned by Kathy Kudler. It has stores in La Jolla, De Mar and Encinitas. Future expansion is leading to consolidate the De Mar store for the Carlsbad location which is still in a planning progress. This decision is lead by the fact that the De Mar location is not doing well. Evaluating this decision will realize the management as to why a consolidation is required and not an expansion to the new location. For now the plans for the new location is on the way but the conclusion whether the new location may end up with the same fate as the De Mar location is to be questioned. The proposed idea is to have the management team to focus on the under improvement of the De Mar location and use it as a benefit for the new location. A professional employee to manage the operation’s finance should be hired or trained. Current employee could be hired and trained to boost employees’ satisfaction and shorten time wastage as the current employee is familiar with current affairs. This also enhances the level of professionalism that KFF is bringing into its operation. Managers are to discuss what is to be expected from this certain individual. This will drive managers to think out of the box, questioning its methodology and getting to know more about the issues at stake. The more questions asked on a topic, the more understanding one obtains. Management team should be a team and not relying on the owner to make all major decisions. KFF relies on Kathy too much so much so certain operations are at a stall when she is not feeling well or on vacation. Referring to the hierarchy chart, there is enough managers and assistant managers to run the show if Kathy was to be unavailable in a given certain time. The management team should be operating the store and only consolidating information with her from time to time seeking guidance on certain major issues. Kathy has a sense of a singular responsibility and wanting to fully involve with the customers. The proposed idea will be that Kathy should let the management team run the operation and also communication with the customers as she should be more involved in major administration and improvement issues. Management team will have to improve on its capability and skill as trust is a 2 way street. Another proposed idea is that Kathy could set out certain tests to keep the management team on its feet. The team will have to update itself on the store’s status and this can lead to a positive and frequent communication between owner and management. Perishable goods are not meant to last. A store should not be based on something that is not lasting. Monitoring a large sum of goods from time to time is a heavy task and will tend to be overlooked in given time. The operation should be based on something less taxing so that other ideas can be formed to improvise the status of the stores. The proposed idea is to develop the catering section of the store. Management team should look into this world more so that an improvised theme could be introduced. The team will have to look out for competitors and the demand for caterers in a certain location. Another proposed idea is that the team manages the perishable goods by constantly monitoring the goods. It can be helpful if the amount of goods is compared to the amount of demand. This enables the team to save rate of goods on shelves from being replaced Enhancing the management effort and communication with tighter trust skills between owner and management will enable KFF to enhance the stores operation and the opening of the Carlsbad location could compete with the La Jolla’s location success. Future expansion to any high end area can be considered without further closing of current stores. Reference List Unknown (n.d) What is a Problem Statement' Retrieved May 01.2009, from http://core.ecu.edu/engl/henzeb/3880/extrafiles/problemstatements.htm End State Vision The vision of Kudler Fine Food (KFF) is to highlights its name for being the gourmet grocery store that supplies the finest meats, produce, cheeses, and wine. To achieve this goal, teamwork and sense of trust will guide the management team to expand the current business. This set of mind will create a non-holistic environment binding all staffs to achieve the goal. KFF will find that the expansion to the high-end areas such as Scottsdale, Arizona; Naples, Florida; and Greenwich, and Connecticut to be successful. By overcoming these issues, KFF will be one of the most referred gourmet store in the western of United States of America.