CHAPTER 5 STRATEGIC CAPACITY PLANNING FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES KEY IDEAS 1. Definition of Capacity. Capacity is the upper limit or ceiling on the load that an operating system can handle. Essentially‚ it is the upper limit on output. Strategically‚ capacity and financial decisions are made first‚ followed by decisions on location of the facility‚ design of the product‚ layout and work systems. 2. Expressing Capacity. If products are similar enough‚ capacity is measured in common units
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KFC Case Study Introduction If one international brand must be selected as the most favourite one for Chinese consumers‚ it would be Kentucky Fried Chicken‚ or KFC as it is known more commonly. According to questionnaire survey conducted by the globally-renowned marketing researching company AC Nielsen in 30 China cities in 1999‚ KFC was accepted by Chinese consumers as “the most popular brand” and ranked as the No.1 among top ten international brands in China. With the increasing abundance
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minority of KFC’s restaurant in Mexico & Poverto Rico were company owned. However‚ KFC had established 21 new Franchises in Mexico by the end of 1993. Now it has nearly 13000 outlet all around the world. KFC is a fast food industry. It is introduced in Pakistan round about 2 years ago. Firstly‚ KFC opened in Karachi and then after in Lahore. KFC has two branches in Lahore‚ one is Garden Town and other is Cavalry Road. KFC Corporation based in Louisville‚ Kentucky is the world’s most popular chicken restaurant
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HISTORY KFC (formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken) is a trademark franchise of Yum! Brands‚ Inc.‚ headquartered in Louisville‚ Kentucky‚ United States .Founded by Col. Harland Sanders‚ KFC is known mainly for his fried chicken‚ which is usually served in a bucket . Col. Sanders began selling fried chicken at his gas station in the year 1939 in Corbin‚ Kentucky which subsequently moved to a motel. He closed his business in the late 1940s when the Interstate highway through town. In the early
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KFC * 1. INTRODUCTION …… KFC is the world’s No.1 Chicken QSR. Leading in UK‚ Australia‚ South Africa‚ China‚USA‚ Malaysia and many more. Introduced many offerings for its growing customer base in India while staying rooted in the taste legacy of Colonel Harland Sander’s secret recipe. Products are made on the motto of“Crispy outside‚ juicy inside” . In India‚ KFC is growing rapidly and today has presence in 21 * 2. HISTORICALBACKGROUND…… In 1930’s Colonel Harland Sanders some distinguished
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Executive Summary In the global market increase the demand of hygienic food‚ KFC is trying to do some contribution in its industry. This report has seven chapters. First chapter is introduction. In this chapter we’ve discussed the objective of the study‚ methodology and limitation of the study. In chapter two we’ve discussed the company overview‚ environment and competitors of the firm‚ a recent problem faced by the firm‚ and we also developed a SWOT analysis. Findings‚ recommendation and appendix
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Background to KFC KFC is part of Yum! Restaurants International‚ a global company which also includes Pizza Hut‚ Taco Bell‚ Long John Silvers and All American Foods in its portfolio. In Southern Africa‚ KFC is the largest player in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Industry and as a brand it is has the largest TV spend in South Africa (followed by MTN‚ Cell C and then Vodacom). As a marketing team we are involved in making over 30 television commercials in a year so it is a very busy and fast
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Executive Summary | 2 | 2.0 | Introduction Challenges | 22 | 3.03.13.1.13.1.23.1.33.1.4 | Analysis SWOT Strength of KFC Weakness of KFC Opportunities of KFC Threats of KFC | 2 – 32333 | 3.23.2.13.2.23.2.33.2.43.2.5 | PESTL Analysis Political factors Economic Factors Social factors
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In 1939‚ Colonel Harland Sanders‚ the founder of KFC first gave the world of his most famous creation‚ Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)‚ featuring the secret blend of 11 herbs and spices. Since then‚ millions of people the world over have come to love his one of a kind chicken‚ home style side dishes and hot and fresh biscuits. Over many years‚ KFC has been spread and well known in almost every country around the world. The first outlet KFC Malaysia situated in the heart of the city‚ Kuala
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decades of entering‚ KFC‚ shorten from Kentucky Fried Chicken‚ a once lack-luster American fast food brand‚ outperformed all other competitors and rapidly became the biggest restaurant chain in China. No matter considering the number of restaurants‚ profit or market shares‚ KFC dominants the Chinese food market with 2200 branches over China and a speed of 300 new branches annually‚ unmatched by its arch rival and world market leader McDonald (John‚ 2008). The successful expansion of KFC China has been
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