Computer Information System Brief
Computer Information System Brief
ACC/542
June 17, 2013
Computer Information System Brief
Kudler Fine Foods is a locally owned upscale specialty food store located in San Diego that offers fresh produce, fresh meat and seafood, wines from around the world, bakery and pastry products, cheese and dairy products, condiment, packaged foods, and numerous special gourmet items. Founded in 1998 by Kathy Kudler the store has grown quickly and has led to three store locations in Encinitas, Del Mar, and La Jolla. The company has experienced success since its inception and has the desire to continue its growth.
To obtain further growth Kudler has shown interest in effectively integrating technology into its business operation. Detailed within are explanations of how computer systems may be more effectively integrated to meet and improve Kudler’s accounting operations. Kudler’s key business and accounting information needs will be identified, and strength and weaknesses of Kudler’s current computer system and technology use will be analyzed. In addition, an explanation of available opportunities and recommendations for Kudler will be provided and an evaluation of threats possibly encountered by Kudler’s current system will be shown along with suggestions.
Key Business and Accounting Information Needs As a growing grocery retail chain Kudler’s has key business and accounting information needs for forecasts, future growth, inventory, seasonal projections, and a great deal more. Kudler has basic business and accounting information needs for daily and annual business decisions, such as the company’s profits or loss, debt owed, or income to be received, payroll, expenses, inventory counts, and trends. Kudler requires data on how much inventory is available or sold, seasonal trends in purchases, balances due to vendors, and store purchases to name a few. To begin meeting many of Kudler’s business and accounting information needs Kudler recently selected a consulting
ACC/542
June 17, 2013
Computer Information System Brief
Kudler Fine Foods is a locally owned upscale specialty food store located in San Diego that offers fresh produce, fresh meat and seafood, wines from around the world, bakery and pastry products, cheese and dairy products, condiment, packaged foods, and numerous special gourmet items. Founded in 1998 by Kathy Kudler the store has grown quickly and has led to three store locations in Encinitas, Del Mar, and La Jolla. The company has experienced success since its inception and has the desire to continue its growth.
To obtain further growth Kudler has shown interest in effectively integrating technology into its business operation. Detailed within are explanations of how computer systems may be more effectively integrated to meet and improve Kudler’s accounting operations. Kudler’s key business and accounting information needs will be identified, and strength and weaknesses of Kudler’s current computer system and technology use will be analyzed. In addition, an explanation of available opportunities and recommendations for Kudler will be provided and an evaluation of threats possibly encountered by Kudler’s current system will be shown along with suggestions.
Key Business and Accounting Information Needs As a growing grocery retail chain Kudler’s has key business and accounting information needs for forecasts, future growth, inventory, seasonal projections, and a great deal more. Kudler has basic business and accounting information needs for daily and annual business decisions, such as the company’s profits or loss, debt owed, or income to be received, payroll, expenses, inventory counts, and trends. Kudler requires data on how much inventory is available or sold, seasonal trends in purchases, balances due to vendors, and store purchases to name a few. To begin meeting many of Kudler’s business and accounting information needs Kudler recently selected a consulting
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