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Running Head: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
8-2 Project Three: Systems Thinking
IT 200
SNHU
February 25,2022
Introduction
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SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
The existence of system problems in organizations can adversely affect the
performance and productivity of the entity. So, it becomes imperative to carry out a detailed
systems analysis so that issues relating to systems can be identified and they can be
effectively addressed. Systems analysis can be defined as the approach that can help to
determine the performance of a system (Sieniutycz, 2020). A comprehensive systems
analysis of Lost Pines Outfitters (LPO), a local and online clothing retailer has been carried
out and presented. The existing system has been examined and a set of recommendations
have been presented that can help to address the existing issues and improve the systems
performance of the business entity. The systems thinking process has been adopted to ritually
examine the situation and the issues of the business.
Description
The Lost Pines Outfitters (LPO) specializes in affordable outdoor apparel for value-
conscious shoppers. It carries out its business operations in the online platform. It also
maintains a brick-and-mortar store. Some of the key elements of the current system of the
business have been highlighted below:
Online platform – It is the virtual point of contact where customers can purchase the products
of the business entity by the click of a button.
Retail store – Customers also have the option to visit the brick-and-mortar store for
purchasing apparel from Lost Pines Outfitters.
Warehouse – After customers have placed an online order, an associate from the warehouse
