Date: October 28‚ 2011 To: Abraham Lincoln‚ Chief Executive Officer Subject: Mexico Distribution Center for The Moose’s Cabin Opening a distribution center in Mexico will provide The Moose’s Cabin with opportunities to expand our client base. The current location in the Northeastern United States experiences extreme winter weather conditions‚ causing slower winter order fulfillment. “Manufacturers who want to take advantage of lower fixed rates and labor costs see the benefits of moving all
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7-11 Case Assignment 1. Make a bullet point list of the efforts that 7-11 Japan has made in each of the categories above‚ listing as many examples as possible for each category. Information systems Online ordering system Point of Sale (POS) Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) Internet/Intranet & Satellite communications Fiber Optic Network Location/Trade Analysis (LTA) Wireless LAN Graphic Order Terminal (GOT) Scanner Terminals Handheld computers Data analysis and decision
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ISOM 319-E Operations Management Case: Seven-Eleven Japan February 7‚ 2013 Part A Some different ways that a convenience store chain can be responsive are they can intergraded information systems‚ additional capacity which are manufacturing‚ distribution centers and retail store‚ they also can increase safety inventory‚ increased number of deliveries‚ and increased product variety and availability. Part B Some challenges and risks with micro-matching supply and demand using rapid replenishment
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the company was first listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in October 1979 It had increased its share of the convenience shore market since it opened. It success is greatly contributed to its careful planning‚ and its information system as well as distribution system. Q1 A convenience store chain attempts to be responsive and provide customers what they need‚ when they need it‚ where they need it. What are some different ways that a convenience store supply chain can be responsive? What are some risk
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retail industry. Industry Background The Japanese Distribution System Prior to 1974: Traditional Japanese retailing consists of a conservative‚ multi-tiered system that combines large numbers of small wholesalers and retailers into complex exclusive networks. These networks are not based solely on economic efficiency but also on tight human relationships. The wholesale to retail level ratios (W/R) is measure of layers within distribution system. W/R ratio 1992 1998 US 0.98 - Japan
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1) 7-Eleven was founded by J. C. Thompson in 1927 as The Southland Ice Company in Dallas‚ Texas. When an enterprising employee in a small ice storefront began offering milk‚ bread and eggs on Sundays and evenings when grocery stores were closed. This was the beginning of the convenience store industry as it is known today Franchise (7-eleven‚ n.d ).The company’s first convenience outlets were known as Totem’s stores since customers "toted" away their purchases‚ and some even sported genuine Alaskan
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 7-11 JAPAN History 7-Eleven is part of an international chain of convenience stores‚ operating under Seven-Eleven Japan Co. Ltd‚ which in turn is owned by Seven & I Holdings Co. of Japan. Eleven‚ primarily operating as a franchise‚ is the world’s largest operator‚ franchisor and licensor of convenience stores‚ with more than 46‚000 outlets. Timeline 1973: York Seven Co.‚ Ltd.‚ established 1974: First store opened (Toyosu Store‚ Koto-ku and Tokyo) 1975: 24-hour
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STRENGTHS has grown substantially over recent years‚ and has experienced global expansion 1. Offers a variety of products and services. 2. Allowed e-commerce company to facilitate exploitation of existing distribution system. 3. Offers a low cost for operations. 4. Open 24 hours in 7 days. The company has a core competence involving its use of information technology to 1. support its international logistics system. Weakness 1. Information technology hackings. 2. Low performance of workers
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1. How has the convenience-store concept evolved in the United States. A company called Southland Ice Company found 7-Eleven in Dallas‚ Texas in 1927. They initially started by selling ice blocks that were used to refrigerate food in homes. Later‚ an employee at one of the stores started offering common essential groceries such as milk‚ bread‚ and eggs on Sundays. Customers valued the convenience of this since regular grocery stores were closed for the weekend. As this become popular‚ the stores
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1 Consider whether this is the right move for you. 7 Eleven is one of the world’s leading convenience store chains with thousands of stores in the United States‚ Japan‚ China‚ Taiwan‚ Thailand‚ and many other countries. A famous brand name‚ good market research and advertising makes 7 Eleven a good franchise to consider. Franchisees sign contracts with the company to split 54% of the profits，. The company pays for store equipment‚ sales banners‚ equipment maintenance‚ and many other things. Franchisees
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