...Kudler Fine Foods is a foods specialty store located in the greater San Diego area. The business was founded by Kathy Kudler with the intention of providing gourmet style preparation of meals for the everyday consumer. After opening the first store in La Jolla, Kudler has stood up two additional stores and is growing its loyal customer base. The original business plan developed by Kathy Kudler is built around expansion into marketable areas. The intent for the business is not simply focused on physical properties of business growth, but also information and knowledge properties relevant to marketing and customer mobility needs (Kudler Fine Foods, 2011). Since its inception Kudler Fine foods has outsourced its information technology needs through the use of Service Requests and Contracting of solution-oriented professionals. Some of the requests made by Kudler Fine Foods include Internet and ecommerce capabilities, a database for customer resources, a database for inventory tracking, another database for the accounting department, Hardware and software upgrades, and analysis concluding with upgrades of the company network capabilities. Team A is prepared to analyze the business practices of Kudler Fine Foods and assist in a Small to Medium Business (SMB) solution that will propel Kudler Fine Foods into a focused and efficient means of growth through the embrace of new technologies. Problem Definition Kudler Fine Foods currently uses legacy Window based systems in its three...
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...Kudler Accounting System BSA/10 May 24, 2014 Sharon Foreman, PhD. Kudler Accounting System Kudler Fine Foods has hired a consulting firm to assist in them with their selection and installation of a comprehensive Retail Enterprise Management System. Smith Systems Consulting had been selected for the contract. The analysis from Smith system recommended a scalable, modular Retail Management System was purchased, installed and determined to be a superior fit for Kudlers’ retail stores. Key Features “The key benefit of enterprise system is data integration. Integration enables the sharing or exchange of data” (Turban, Volonino, & Sipior, 2011, Chapter 10). They key feature that will come with Retail Enterprise Management System are general ledger module; accounts payable module; point of sales module; bank reconciliation module; asset management and accounting; and security. These modules provides account charts, detail transaction which can be itemizes down into specific categories. Financial reporting is extremely important; these reports are needed balance sheets, income statement, and cash flow, tread analysis. Kudler Fine Foods would even have the option to pull a store comparison report. Determine each department budget, along with sales, inventory which are listed as non-financial accounts. When it comes to purchasing large amounts of specific food items internationally, that would require penalty of paperwork and meeting the requirements. Through retail...
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...Kudler Accounting System To the Executives of Kudler Fine Foods, Today, I introduce to you an idea that will help revolutionize the accounting process at Kudler Fine Foods. Upon its implementation, Kudler Fine foods will be able to easily manage its portfolio of accounts and analyze all of its data, all at a moment’s notice. The ability to access reports, on a annually, bi-annually, quarterly, or any time therein, is completely up to the individual. The financial benefits will be instantaneous to the company. One of the key benefits Kudler Fine Foods will gain will be the ability to handle all the raw data that you did not have command of before. This new system not only allows you to improve your financial strategies, but you can also increase your management potential by forecasting future investments. By prompting these new strategies, you are able to access areas of information not easily accessible before, like cash flow and asset management, just to name a few. How can we achieve this level of satisfaction in one software product? Let’s take a look at some of the key features that are built in to the accounting software package. Key Features * Software Compatible – The software is fully integrated with the most popular of software technologies. It will work with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications seamlessly. This will allow Kudler Fine Foods to be able to integrate reports into documents, spreadsheets, or emails without any technical issues. ...
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...considerations that have to be looked at in order to create a new network for Kudler Fine Foods that will allow the company to perform well in the current market, be able to expand and grow, and connect all locations together as well as keep each facility running at optimal conditions. In order for the new network to be successful consideration have to be taken in the use of LANs and WANs in the network, other wireless technologies used in the company, various other parts included in today’s data communication networks, and in the types of security used in all of these items. All of these items are important in building a network that will operate for the company in the manner that is required, help improve communication within the different stores of the company as well as the entire company, and allow for future network growth within the company. Kudler Fine Foods will require the use of Local Area Networks (LANs) in each of its facilities, Wide Area Networks (WANs) to tie each of the facilities together and to the rest of the world, and the use of other wireless technologies in order to be successful in the business world today. Each facility will use a LAN to tie all of its computers and systems together. The facilities will then be linked to each other and to other companies, such as vendors and general information like the internet, through a WAN. The entire company will also be using certain wireless technologies within the facilities to enhance work performance and overall productivity...
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...2012 Computer Information System Brief Kudler Fine Foods a premier gourmet grocery store is considering the best methods to integrate technology into its business operations. Kudler currently has three store locations in southern California and is considering adding a fourth store in Carlsbad (Kudler Fine Foods Virtual Organization, 2011). Currently the organization uses Microsoft Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS), Quick Books, and Microsoft Excel for their software needs and has a system of microcomputers and server at each store. This brief will discuss an analysis of the company’s business and accounting information needs, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the current computer system and technology use. Business and Accounting Information Uses The organization needs to record sales, transactions, human resources, and inventory data correctly and assist store managers in placing purchases order and efficiently using resources. The inventory system needs to be easily accessible and provide reports that would assist managers in minimizing inventory costs. Kudler needs to “…develop competitive strategies to counter the actions of the competitive forces they confront in the marketplace” (O’Brien & Marakas, 2008, p. 49). For future growth the business needs to explore the information system requirements to start the website for e-commerce, frequent shopper program, and catering (Kudler Fine Foods Virtual Organization, 2011). Further business...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Misty Robinson MMPBL/502-Managing the Business Enterprise Abstract Kudler Fine Foods is an upscale food store in the San Diego metropolitan area, specializing in fine foods and wines. This paper will explore the primary functions of management and who is responsible for each function. Also, how Kudler Fine Foods is utilizing the use of technology and the internet within the organization. Table of Contents Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Primary Functions of Management at Kudler Fine Foods……………………………………... 4 The Use of Technology and the Internet……………………………………………………….. 5 Five Forces – Porter’s Model……………………………………………………………………6 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………….7 References……………………………………………………………………………………….8 Kudler Fine Foods Introduction Kathy Kudler, founder of Kudler Fine Foods, has a passion for gourmet cooking, which requires the use of gourmet ingredients. She was often tasked in finding the ingredients she needed to prepare the gourmet meals she desired. While out shopping one day she realized there was a great demand for a fine food store, one that could offer the finest ingredients and other specialty items at a reasonable price. Kathy had a vision; it was then that the first Kudler Fine Foods was opened in 1998. The store is driven by its mission statement – “our selections, coupled with our experienced, helpful and knowledgeable staff, merge to offer each customer a delightful and pleasing shopping...
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...Computer Information System Kudler Fine Foods is a specialty food store in the San Diego area (Apollo Group, Inc., 2010). Kathy Kudler opens three stores, first store is La Jolla, second store is Del Mar, and the third store is Encinitas. According to Apollo Group, Inc., (2010), Kudler Fine Foods has an assortment of local and international food and beverages including items such as seafood, produce, condiments, meat, dairy products, bakery, packaged foods, wine, and cheese. Kudler Fine Foods hires Seeley’s Firm to evaluate Kudler’s accounting and information technology systems. Seeley’s Firm will report Kudler’s business and accounting needs, current hardware and software, strengths and weaknesses of current computer system, investigate prospects to improve the technology use, assess risks concerning the current computer system, and recommendations to improve Kudler’s ability to manage business. Business and Accounting Needs Concerning Kudler’s over-all business and accounting needs, the general needs are human resources, maintenance, sales, information technology marketing, consumer relations, communications, and advertising. Kudler’s accounting needs is inventory, purchasing, security, payroll, general ledger, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, point of service transactions, capital assets, and accounts receivable. It is essential that Kudler Fine Foods needs are met in a cost effective way to remain to offer the best in specialty foods to Kudler’s current and future...
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...Kudler Accounting System To the Executives of Kudler Fine Foods, Today, I introduce to you an idea that will help revolutionize the accounting process at Kudler Fine Foods. Upon its implementation, Kudler Fine foods will be able to easily manage its portfolio of accounts and analyze all of its data, all at a moment’s notice. The ability to access reports, on a annually, bi-annually, quarterly, or any time therein, is completely up to the individual. The financial benefits will be instantaneous to the company. One of the key benefits Kudler Fine Foods will gain will be the ability to handle all the raw data that you did not have command of before. This new system not only allows you to improve your financial strategies, but you can also increase your management potential by forecasting future investments. By prompting these new strategies, you are able to access areas of information not easily accessible before, like cash flow and asset management, just to name a few. How can we achieve this level of satisfaction in one software product? Let’s take a look at some of the key features that are built in to the accounting software package. Key Features •Software Compatible – The software is fully integrated with the most popular of software technologies. It will work with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications seamlessly. This will allow Kudler Fine Foods to be able to integrate reports into documents, spreadsheets, or emails without any technical issues. •Cross-Department...
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...Kudler Fine Foods ECO 365 August 19, 2013 Christopher Rakovalis Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods evaluation and examination of the market trends in the industry in which operates presentation takes special interest in this paper. How market trends play a role in the market structure, effect of new companies entering the market, prices, and technology, productivity, cost structure, price elasticity of demand, competitors, supply, and demand analysis, and effect of government regulations will show in following parts of this presentation. Market Structure To apply analysis of market trends and market structure of Kudler Fine Foods it is important to understand meaning of the market trends. Market trend is key indicator that allows investors and traders to capture the profits. That involves short and long-term profits along with price fluctuation. That is way to determinate profit and losses. Market structures have direct impact on the outcome on the market. The structure includes organization of key components like how much of control they will have over the price in the market, number of firms in the market, and type of product selling on the market. The main goal of lining up the factors is to forecast market outcomes of Kudler, as well to explain each of them. That involves the product offered, which is also sold by other supplier. Because there is many buyers and sellers on the market there is limitation affecting...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Service Request SR-kf-013 BSA375 Business Systems Development Abstract Kudler Fine Foods, an upscale specialty gourmet foods shop with three locations (La Jolla, Del Mar and Encinitas), has an expressed interest in the development of a Frequent Shopper Program to enable enhanced information management by tracking customer-purchasing practices. The information collected regarding customer purchase behaviors through the Frequent Shopper Program will improve the quality of Kudler Fine Foods’ product lines and reduce the quantities of perishables discarded. To increase revenue and customer loyalty, and as an alternative to providing discounts, Kudler Fine Foods has partnered with a loyalty points program to offer incentives for customer loyalty in the form of high-end rewards for shopping at Kudler Fine Foods. Customers will earn points with every purchase, redeemable for high-value gift items such as first-class airline upgrades, and other specialty items (Apollo Group, Inc., 2007). Facilitating this effort will require systems planning and selection as well as current and proposed systems analysis and design, in conjunction with systems implementation and integration, training, operations, and maintenance. Kudler Fine Foods Service Request SR-kf-013 Initiatives Outline Kathy Kudler, the founder of Kudler Fine Foods, opened her first gourmet food shop in 2003. Since that time, two additional stores have opened, and other locations in Carlsbad...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Service Request SR-kf-013 BSA375 Business Systems Development Abstract Kudler Fine Foods, an upscale specialty gourmet foods shop with three locations (La Jolla, Del Mar and Encinitas), has an expressed interest in the development of a Frequent Shopper Program to enable enhanced information management by tracking customer-purchasing practices. The information collected regarding customer purchase behaviors through the Frequent Shopper Program will improve the quality of Kudler Fine Foods’ product lines and reduce the quantities of perishables discarded. To increase revenue and customer loyalty, and as an alternative to providing discounts, Kudler Fine Foods has partnered with a loyalty points program to offer incentives for customer loyalty in the form of high-end rewards for shopping at Kudler Fine Foods. Customers will earn points with every purchase, redeemable for high-value gift items such as first-class airline upgrades, and other specialty items (Apollo Group, Inc., 2007). Facilitating this effort will require systems planning and selection as well as current and proposed systems analysis and design, in conjunction with systems implementation and integration, training, operations, and maintenance. Kudler Fine Foods Service Request SR-kf-013 Initiatives Outline Kathy Kudler, the founder of Kudler Fine Foods, opened her first gourmet food shop in 2003. Since that time, two additional stores have opened, and other locations in Carlsbad...
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...Kudler Fine Foods: Human Resources Focus Ruth Linton BSA/502 Business Systems II University of Phoenix Saleena Frazier September 24, 2012 Kudler Fine Foods: Human Resources Focus Introduction Kudler Fine Foods is a specialty food store serving local consumers in the San Diego, California area. The company was founded by Kathy Kudler in 1998. Its three stores, located in fashionable shopping centers in the California cities of La Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas, offer upscale, gourmet domestic and imported foods and ingredients. Each store contains the following departments: Cheeses and Specialty Diary Products, Condiments and Packaged Foods, Fresh Bakery and Pastries, Fresh Meat and Seafood, and Fresh Produce (Kudler, 2012). Human Resources (HR) for the company is very disjointed and segmented, with no centralization of employee files and records. Some of the records are maintained in the individual stores, while others are kept in the HR Department at company headquarters. Payroll and workers’ compensation processes are handled by third-party vendors. Time sheets are completed manually and there is no automated record of vacation or other leave time (Kudler, 2012). Information technology (IT) can be used to streamline the HR functions and processes at Kudler, making them more efficient and accessible. This paper will discuss just a few of the possible ways in which IT can specifically support these functions and processes. Human Resource Management System ...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Information System Kudler Fine Foods Company is an upscale fine food store located in San Diego metropolitan area. With three different locations in Del Mar, La Jolla, and Encinitas in which Kudler Fine Foods has properly capitalized and managed their computer system for business. Kudler Fine Foods management would like to effectively integrate technology into their everyday business transactions. Kudler Fine Foods have asked that my accounting firm to analyze their systems and present them with a brief detail. In order to accurately assess and recommend an efficient computer system the team will have to evaluate and make recommendations based on the following; Kudler’s key business and accounting information needs, Kudler’s current inventory system, identify strength and weakness with potential technology threats, and suggestions for improving their systems. Business and Accounting Information Needs Kudler has the following key accounting information system needs in order to maintain and efficiently run a virtual business: Customer and sales management, inventory management, revenue management along with bank reconciliations, cash, employees, and payroll, reports and inquiries, and security. Kudler’s computer systems integration will expand the communication among all their retail stores by linking all the point-of-sales terminals, modifying just in time process of inventory control, and cooperating with...
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...Computer Information Systems Brief Kudler Fine Foods is stocked with high end specialty, imported, and domestic products. The specialty foods include fresh meats, produce, packaged foods, bakery goods, cheese, wine, and specialty dairy products. They have invested in and administered the computer system appropriately for business purposes. The company stands out by offering premier goods to their customers in their three gourmet locations. Though each location is money-making, Kudler requires a renovation of the existing computer system to be viable in their niche gourmet food market. A preliminary evaluation of the computer systems, accounting practices and opportunities will be investigated to enhance the company’s accounting system also. Additionally, dangers that they will face if modifications are not completed to the existing system will be tackled. To consider and propose a valuable computer system, it is essential to appraise and make suggestions based on significant accounting procedures and business needs, record of present systems, clarification of business benefits from technology advancements and ascertaining the strengths and weaknesses with possible technology The existing computer information system that Kudler employs is an integral part in supplying data for the profitability of the business. The present computer system is grasped by all employees, is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and allows the company to thrive in sales. As the company look...
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...Kudler Fine Foods AIS Rachel Andrews, Helen Madrid, Katrina Smith, Jason Wilhelm ACC 542 Brad Thompson March 4, 2013 Kudler Fine Foods AIS Introduction In this paper we will explain our recommendation of a solution design for the industry specific software. We will go into detail on how to improve the tracking of the inventory to help reduce spoilage and better rotation of products. This will also review and bring together the accounts payable and receivable systems as well as payroll to the inventory system. The suggested system will bring together the inventory into the accounts payable and receivable processes currently in use. We will also explain the need to recreate Kudler’s inventory database because at this current time the system does not inform the company the quantity and the cost for each item that they have in their inventory. Decision and Rationale Kudler Fine Foods needs to update their current out of date accounting system. The current accounting system has four modules, including General Ledger Module, Accounts Payable Module, Accounts Receivable Module, POS Module, and Bank Reconciliation Module. Kudler currently uses an ERP known as Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS). The ideal situation would be to use this current system to its fullest capacity by purchasing additional software for necessary advancements. The REMS system has several modules currently not fully used by Kudler. Each module should interact with each other making the...
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