* Raymond Vernet 3/1/2014 Case Study Stage 5: UMUC Haircuts * Ms. Morningstar and her establishment are on the road to better. In my previous case studies, I proposed the implementation of two systems that would drastically change the work flow of UMUC haircuts for the better. The two systems I proposed were Setser which will be used for making appointments and Shift Planner which will be used for making the schedules for the employees. Basically what is needed is a computer , Smartphone
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Before you begin this assignment, be sure you: 1. Have completed all previously assigned readings, particularly those assigned in Weeks 3 and 4 of the class. 2. Re-read the “UMUC Haircuts Case Study" and the Stage 1 & 2 assignments, and review the “Walmart Example.” 3. Review Instructor feedback from previous assignment submissions. Purpose of this Assignment This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge of the course concepts to develop IT requirements for a
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begin this assignment, be sure you have read the “UMUC Haircuts Case Study” and be sure to take a look at the “Walmart Example.” Overview of Business Environment Analysis for UMUC Haircuts UMUC Haircuts has been in business since 1995 and has seen an increase in competition from a variety of competitors, as described in the Case Study. With the news that a Hair Cuttery is likely to open only five miles away, Myra, the owner of UMUC Haircuts, is concerned and has begun analyzing her situation
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UMUC Haircuts Business Environment Analysis Joseph Robinson University of Maryland University College Professor James Cole IFSM 300 6381 Information Systems in Organizations (2148) Fall Semester 2014 I. Introduction: Strategy for Competitive advantage: Strategic differentiations of services Business process to improve: Supply/Inventory Management II. Business Process Explanation: Current inventory management and supply ordering processes are ineffective in today’s business environment
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29 June 2014 Focused Objective – Taking care of the customer Current process of at UMUC Haircuts Proposed UMUC Haircuts Customer Management process Implementation of Information Technology Infrastructure Solution Benefits and risks of the IT system solution Care abouts for the IT system solution Generic Strategy: Cost leadership strategy Strategic Business Area: Customers Process to be Improved: Employee-Frequent Customer Scheduling Getting down to business
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Jawanda Brown Fall 2015 IFSM 300 UMUC Haircuts- Stage 2 Generic Strategy for Competitive Advantage: Cost Leadership Business Process to Be Improved: Customer and Employee Scheduling Table of Functional (Business) RequirementsSteps in the Appointment Process | Process Step | Input Information/data item(s) entered into the system as part of this step | ProcessProcessing or action the system must perform for this step | OutputInformation/data item(s)/record created, or displayed, or printed
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of the UMUC Hair salon. Since she has opened her store she has done well for herself as far as adding more chairs and shampoo area to her salon. She has decided to improve her sales by her operations in scheduling, supply management, and marketing. I have decided to help Myra expand her business by helping her in the marketing. The strategies I will share will help her expand her sales along while her customers begin to increase. Applying Porter’s Five Forces Analysis The object of UMUC haircuts
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I. Introduction Ms. Morningstar, My name is Kay Williams and I am a professional business consultant. From my understanding, your business is in need of a little tidying up. UMUC Haircuts already has some wonderful aspects. You already have a faithful customer base. Your customers have been using your services for a long time and they trust you. I think with a little bit of organization your business will thrive like never before! II. Analysis A. Buyer Power Here you ask yourself how easy
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