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Final Paper Synopsis:
The purpose of this paper will be to simulate a professional analysis of a segment of technology that will contribute to the success of your fictional company. Each student will use the same company. You will choose one of five technologies on which to focus. The complete guidelines are below beginning with the scenario.
Scenario
Overview
JK Incorporated is a 50-year-old retail and distribution grocery company that owns and operates 3,000 stores under different banners across the United States. The mix of products includes products purchased from other manufacturers as well as product that JK manufactures itself. This results in national brands and private labels sold side by side. JK has stores, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and its own distribution fleet of trucks.
JK has enjoyed many years of success using methods that are now considered out of date and is now no longer leading in the industry. Technically progressive companies have entered the grocery industry and are threatening to disrupt JK and put it out of business entirely. JK has many areas that are in need of analysis to identify the positive impact that newer technology may have on its business.
You have been assigned to choose one of the 4 “current state” issues below and articulate the benefits of using the new technology.
Current State Issues
1. JK is using multiple regional data centers with older and less reliable hardware to deliver technical capabilities like point of sale, distribution logistics, loyalty programs, etc. Each of these data centers has high overhead with regard to management (labor), administration (skills), facilities (buildings, environmentals, security, network, and energy). This issue may be a candidate for the analysis of cloud computing.
2. JK has many distribution centers and trucks. These distribution centers do not integrate with the store systems for the timely tracking of deliveries. The current systems do not allow the store managers to answer simple questions like “where’s my truck” or “where’s my order”. JK also has a limited home delivery or “buy online and pick up in store capability. In essence, the distribution channel stops at the store rather than at the customers home as opposed to up and coming rivals. This issue may be a candidate for an overhaul of the enterprise Warehouse Management System and supply chain optimization.
3. JK has limited knowledge of it’s customers. The company relies primarily on random coupons based on products that need to be moved quickly. The marketing and promotion campaigns rely heavily on newspaper advertisements that promote based on time of year, holidays, or weekly bargains that represent overstock or third party promotions that they pass on to customers. There is a limited mobile and web experience with regard to meal planning, shopping list, personal preferences, allergies, or other localization items. This issue may be a candidate for artificial intelligence.
4. JK has several manufacturing facilities for their private label items. It private labels most food items which includes personal goods, bakeries, canneries, dairies, and produce selection. In each there is equipment that must be operated, monitored, and maintained. The current process is to keep physical logs of items manufactured (example: loaves of bread), maintain equipment performance logs, and capture maintenance and safety logs. These are all done on paper and transferred to spreadsheets online. This results in a minimum effort and there is a good deal of time and energy used to deal with underperformance, failure, and downtime. This issue may be a candidate for the Internet of Things.
This final paper should be 2000 to 2500 words (7-8 double spaced pages). It should follow this exact format.
1. There is to be an opening section where the student will describe the industry chosen. This opening section will give a brief overview of the industry and its challenges. The use of Porters Five Forces is encouraged but this is not a five forces paper so an inordinate amount of time spent on that will take away from the topic. (no more than two pages for this section). Retail will be discussed in week four.
1. The second section should be the review of one or two innovative technology subjects and how the chosen industry issue for JK applies. The student will show a grasp of the course material by choosing the following:
1. Well-aligned technologies. (discussed throughout the course)
2. Innovation “types” and “skills” For each innovation discussed the paper must discuss the innovation and the skills used in developing out the innovation in this section. The important factor for this section is the "reasoning". For example, if the paper says, "artificial intelligence is a disruptive innovation that JK can use to gain more information about the customer and the skills involved are research and observation" then it is incomplete if the paper does not state why. Why is it disruptive and why are research skills important? (discussed in weeks one and two)
1. The final section will be a summary of recommendations for JK pursuant to the innovations discussed.
1. Incorporate design methods into the recommendation. (discussed in weeks three and four)
This an APA governed paper that must adhere to the APA guidelines for grammar, spelling, formatting, and references. Graphics are not required for this assignment but the inclusion of graphics is accepted. Graphics do not count against word count.
. Incorporate the Biblical foundation and verses that provides guidance for this analysis.
Analysis example: report should consist of the following:
1) (2-3 pages) Description of JK’s industry (retail), the current state of competition, and highlight four emerging technologies that are impacting the industry.
2) (1-2 pages) A review of the selected problem using referenced industry examples.
3) (1 -2 pages) Discussion of the technology alternatives that may help JK.
4) (1 page) Recommendation
Important Notes
· You must upload your report to Moodle prior to the due date.
· Your analysis must include page references. Your paper must also contain appropriate quotation marks and/or references for cited material taken from the financials in APA 6th edition format.
· The grading rubric will be found in Moodle for this and all other assignments.
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Final Paper Synopsis:
The purpose of this paper will be to simulate a professional analysis of a segment of technology that will contribute to the success of your fictional company. Each student will use the same company. You will choose one of five technologies on which to focus. The complete guidelines are below beginning with the scenario.
Scenario
Overview
JK Incorporated is a 50-year-old retail and distribution grocery company that owns and operates 3,000 stores under different banners across the United States. The mix of products includes products purchased from other manufacturers as well as product that JK manufactures itself. This results in national brands and private labels sold side by side. JK has stores, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and its own distribution fleet of trucks.
JK has enjoyed many years of success using methods that are now considered out of date and is now no longer leading in the industry. Technically progressive companies have entered the grocery industry and are threatening to disrupt JK and put it out of business entirely. JK has many areas that are in need of analysis to identify the positive impact that newer technology may have on its business.
You have been assigned to choose one of the 4 “current state” issues below and articulate the benefits of using the new technology.
Current State Issues
1. JK is using multiple regional data centers with older and less reliable hardware to deliver technical capabilities like point of sale, distribution logistics, loyalty programs, etc. Each of these data centers has high overhead with regard to management (labor), administration (skills), facilities (buildings, environmentals, security, network, and energy). This issue may be a candidate for the analysis of cloud computing. 2. JK has many distribution centers and trucks. These distribution centers do not integrate with the store systems for the timely tracking of deliveries. The current systems do not allow the store managers to answer simple questions like “where’s my truck” or “where’s my order”. JK also has a limited home delivery or “buy online and pick up in store capability. In essence, the distribution channel stops at the store rather than at the customers home as opposed to up and coming rivals. This issue may be a candidate for an overhaul of the enterprise Warehouse Management System and supply chain optimization. 3. JK has limited knowledge of it’s customers. The company relies primarily on random coupons based on products that need to be moved quickly. The marketing and promotion campaigns rely heavily on newspaper advertisements that promote based on time of year, holidays, or weekly bargains that represent overstock or third party promotions that they pass on to customers. There is a limited mobile and web experience with regard to meal planning, shopping list, personal preferences, allergies, or other localization items. This issue may be a candidate for artificial intelligence. 4. JK has several manufacturing facilities for their private label items. It private labels most food items which includes personal goods, bakeries, canneries, dairies, and produce selection. In each there is equipment that must be operated, monitored, and maintained. The current process is to keep physical logs of items manufactured (example: loaves of bread), maintain equipment performance logs, and capture maintenance and safety logs. These are all done on paper and transferred to spreadsheets online. This results in a minimum effort and there is a good deal of time and energy used to deal with underperformance, failure, and downtime. This issue may be a candidate for the Internet of Things.
This final paper should be 2000 to 2500 words (7-8 double spaced pages). It should follow this exact format.
1. There is to be an opening section where the student will describe the industry chosen. This opening section will give a brief overview of the industry and its challenges. The use of Porters Five Forces is encouraged but this is not a five forces paper so an inordinate amount of time spent on that will take away from the topic. (no more than two pages for this section). Retail will be discussed in week four.
1. The second section should be the review of one or two innovative technology subjects and how the chosen industry issue for JK applies. The student will show a grasp of the course material by choosing the following:
1. Well-aligned technologies. (discussed throughout the course) 2. Innovation “types” and “skills” For each innovation discussed the paper must discuss the innovation and the skills used in developing out the innovation in this section. The important factor for this section is the "reasoning". For example, if the paper says, "artificial intelligence is a disruptive innovation that JK can use to gain more information about the customer and the skills involved are research and observation" then it is incomplete if the paper does not state why. Why is it disruptive and why are research skills important? (discussed in weeks one and two)
1. The final section will be a summary of recommendations for JK pursuant to the innovations discussed. 1. Incorporate design methods into the recommendation. (discussed in weeks three and four)
This an APA governed paper that must adhere to the APA guidelines for grammar, spelling, formatting, and references. Graphics are not required for this assignment but the inclusion of graphics is accepted. Graphics do not count against word count.
. Incorporate the Biblical foundation and verses that provides guidance for this analysis.
Analysis example: report should consist of the following:
1) (2-3 pages) Description of JK’s industry (retail), the current state of competition, and highlight four emerging technologies that are impacting the industry. 2) (1-2 pages) A review of the selected problem using referenced industry examples. 3) (1 -2 pages) Discussion of the technology alternatives that may help JK. 4) (1 page) Recommendation
Important Notes · You must upload your report to Moodle prior to the due date.
· Your analysis must include page references. Your paper must also contain appropriate quotation marks and/or references for cited material taken from the financials in APA 6thedition format.
· The grading rubric will be found in Moodle for this and all other assignments.
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