Service Capacity * Service Capacity is defined as the maximum level of value-added activity‚ which can be consistently achieved over a period of time under normal operating conditions. * The important consideration is that the service provider should be able to sustain provision of service at such a rate comfortably under normal working conditions. * It can be expressed as : 1. Max. number of patient attended by a Doctor / hr. 2. Max. number of calls attended by a Executive
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Chapter 12: Capacity Planning Question #1: Why are facilities decisions often made by top management? What is the role in these decisions of operations‚ marketing‚ finance‚ accounting‚ engineering‚ and human resources? “Facilities decisions often made up by the top management and the chief executive‚ and the board of directors because these decisions are strategic in nature‚ they require the input of all functional areas in the firm.” It is longest-term planning decision that contains all the important
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Ida Borin Professor Crooker Marketing Principles October 2‚ 2014 McDonald in the Global Market As I visited each site of each country‚ the similarities in products that McDonald offerings around the world are the burger sandwiches‚ dessert‚ lunch set menu‚ happy meal for kids‚ and drinks. The difference in the products offerings also different kind sandwich flavors‚ how many different type of cold‚ hot drinks‚ and dessert depend on the countries’ weather‚ website color layout‚ and service they offering
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beef ‚ cheese and sauce .Second : Promotion ‚ for example ‚ the adcertising slogan “ I’m loving it “ ‚ it is well-known for everyone who listen to it will come to mind that is McDonald . Third : Place ‚ there are free-standing restaurants in high-traffic public areas .Fourth : Price ‚ average price of Big Mac is 4.20$ . McDonald think globally and act locally ‚ also think locally and act globally . However ‚ it gets both of globalization and global localization . For example ‚ the Hindu religion prohibits
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Kyle Broderick October 18‚ 2014 Marketing 420 McDonalds Twitter Campaign: Hype vs. Reality Case Analysis 1) What are the potential advantages and disadvantages for an organization when using social media? The use of social media has a very wide variety of advantages and disadvantages for companies. In essence it’s an extremely cheap way to reach consumers‚ and help them develop a brand perception. Companies can use it to hit a wide audience‚ and show them about a new product‚ or deal going on
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1. Which characteristics of McDonald’s production system have been most important in building its record of success and growth? McDonald’s operating system is built on the characteristics of guaranteeing uniform quality and service and maintaining it remarkably consistent across all units. It mainly focused on factors such as providing customers with pleasant experience‚ fast service and tasty and inexpensive food. McDonald’s took several measures to ascertain consistency across units. In their
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being applied at McDonald’s? The 4 process strategies are: Process focus Repetitive focus Product focus Mass customization The process strategy being applied at McDonalds is a REPETITIVE FOCUS‚ although some argue that they also implement mass customization too. With over 95 billion customers served‚ McDonalds was focused in repetition with its facilities often organized by assembly or production lines; characterized by modules for many output options and fast service. It is more structured
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years the company has faced quite a few changes with changing CEO’s three times in one year. As of September 30‚ 2012‚ McDonald’s has 34‚010 restaurants in 119 countries. Due to increased competition‚ a failing economy‚ and a changing environment McDonalds reported a loss in sales. How can McDonald’s adapt to changing market conditions to sustain the growth it once experienced? Michael Porter developed the five forces model for formulating organizational strategy that is applicable across a wide
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period. The latest management changes have once again disrupted stability. In July 2012‚ M&S announced widespread changes across the company‚ including a new head of general merchandise‚ style director and a new head of food. A number of external and internal factors explain these changes. External Factors Consumer spending & Competition External factors can be described as things affecting the company beyond its control. Firstly‚ the retail industry in which M&S operates has weakened
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http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/mcdonalds-restaurants/staying-ahead-in-a-competitive-environment/conclusion.html#axzz2RGLFIOpv Mcdonalds * The world’s largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants * McDonald’s restaurants are found in 119 countries and territories around the world and serve 68 million customers each day making it the number one quick-service restaurant in the world. * McDonald’s operates over 34‚000 restaurants worldwide‚ employing more than 1.7 million people. The
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