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Introduction:

There are several online companies that now operate in all parts of the world. In recent years, the trends and usage of the online companies, particularly the online grocery stores has increased many folds due to the facilitation they provide to their customers and users. Instead of going out for shopping, running up and down the aisles to find the perfect product as well as waiting for the check-out, most of the people now prefer using the online shopping and delivery services provided by a number of stores. The lives of individuals has gotten very busy for which they need assistance in all kind of smaller chores and tasks that is now provided by the online grocery services.

Peapod.com:

Peapod.com is one of the most beneficial and influential online grocery website and delivery service. The website provides a number of products and items for their customers that are readily available for them. There are special offers on several products that bring further ease into the lives of the people as they can buy the products in much lesser amount than usual. The online store also offers all kinds of fresh and organic products that are always fresh until delivered to the customers. If any of the products is not fresh or the customer is not satisfied with it, they return the product to the delivery man and register the complaint to the Peopod officials after which either they are given a new and fresh product or their amount is reaccredited.

Purpose:

The purpose of setting up an online grocery store was to facilitate and benefit the busy people of this era. In today’s world, men and women both work in a number of areas and fields and thus have no or limited time for their household chores. Keeping in mind the changing trends and mindset of people, Peopod was initiated that not only eases the life of the people but also to help them get the products in lesser amount.

Mission:

The mission of the website is to help execute all of their daily household chores in lesser and efficient manner with less input and more output. The website has been able to get help the individuals as per its mission.

Structure:

The overall structure of the website is very formal and organized. There are specific sections made for every product for the comfort and ease of the customer. The products are well organized in all of the sections and with just one click all of the information and price of the products comes on the screen. The website is also user friendly and in case of any help or assistance, complete and proper instructions have already been stated in the help section. The organization does not solely consist of the website but a vast and comprehensive delivery system as well through which all of the selected items and products are delivered to the customers in defined time and period. The customers can also keep a track of their past purchases through the website and select items from their favorites too.

There is also a mobile app for the website through which navigation and selection of the products can be done with much ease. Peopod mobile app has become one of the mostly used online shopping app (Markets, 2017).

Organization’s System

There are a number of systems that are utilized by the organization. The most important and crucial ones include the usage of technology, human resource that is used for the operation of technology as well as assistance in the delivery service. The inputs that are utilized by the company for its operation include highly competitive technology as all the services and operated are done through the use and means of internet and technology.

In addition, a whole system of delivery service is used by the company in order to deliver the products on time. The company also needs and uses farm fresh, organic fruits and vegetables that are freshly delivered to the customers.

There is a whole and complex processing system that is used for the working of the website and for the benefit execution of all the actions that are taken by the customers as well as the employees at Peapod. From selecting the items for the special offer to the delivery of the items purchased by the customers, each step is monitored and registered by the employees working at Peapod to complete and process the work more efficiently and effectively.

As a result of the inputs that are processed properly by the employees, significant output or revenues are achieved by the employees and owners of the websites. Efficient services not only help in increasing the fame of the website but also significantly helps in the profit maximization.

Importance of MIS system

The company is completely depended on technology for its operations and executions. There are a number of employees that are hired for the implementation of the company policies as well as completing the tasks, however technology is of utmost importance. Not only for the selection of products, but also for keeping track of the finances as well as regulatory measures that take place within the company (Laudon, 2016). The management information system holds a key position in the operating mechanism of the company.

Conclusion

Peopod has helped and influenced the lives of people in a number of ways, it has brought tremendous ease and comfort in their lives not only through their easy to select products but also through the delivery services that they provide and deliver the products at their doorsteps.

References

Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2016). Management information system. Pearson Education India.

Research and Markets (2017), 2017 Review of Popular on-Demand Mobile Apps and Leading Providers Featuring Airbnb, Grubhub, Peapod, and Uber. Cision. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2017-review-of-popular-on-demand-mobile-apps-and-leading-providers-featuring-airbnb-grubhub-peapod-and-uber-300513466.html