Kuiper Leda

Problem Solution: Kuiper Leda

Problem Solution Kuiper Leda

This paper will look into the transitional changes by Kuiper Leda in the way it incrorporates a new system in supply chain management. This company's target market focuses mainly on automobile manufactures and OEMs for the auto industry. I will go into detail on why this company believes that a new supply management process is suitable to maintain and strengthen its competitive advantage. The new system will give the company stability and opportunities for future growth. This move will impact the organization, based on the position the organization currently holds. The issues and opportunities involved in the process will be discussed, along with the perception of the stakeholder, mid-level managers and firstline employees on what decisions should be made regarding which technologies to use regarding inventory and forecasting, improve demand management and introduce new products based on client needs.

Situation Background

A company's approach to inventory and meeting the demands of clients in reference to supplier/manufacturer relationship will determine the bottom line or the direction that line is going, an effcient inventory management and supply chain process directly relates to the success the company is having or will have in the near future. Kuiper Leda brings to the table $400 million in annual sales, business experience of ten plus years, strong technology bases has assisted in carving a niche via the international market. As a electronics components manufacturer located in the Republic of Novamia, its main production line consist of electronic control units and sensors. Kuiper is a small supplier to the automobile industry, specializing in manufactures.

The company is in a position to serve the demand client/ consumer at the same improving supply chain management effciencytime exceed annual growth target, several issues must be dealt with firsthand in order for the company to achieve the goals set out to be a market leader. Dealing with company morale, employee motivation, rewards and compensation and cost of implementing a new plan are key factors the leaders will focus on in order for the company to hold strong performance levels, adding capital to develop new products, stay competitive on all fronts marketing more effectively.

Issue Identification

Most companies realize how important inventory management is to a successful business, knowing the issues or obstacles that may prevent them of achieving a smooth chain of supply is key to profits and stabilizing prices. Kuiper Leda is no different. The main issues for this company are dealing with the challenges of rival competitors that are larger, working with limited supplier base and lack of repeat business. The industy stresses greater scale of operations and leaders of Kuiper must find the right mix of capacity management, demand management

as a manufacturing company, domesticly and abroad processes must be planned, communicated and agreed upon throughout

the organization and with clients. (Simulation: Kuiper Leda, 2007). Kuiper must ensure the public that the company possesses the technology and leadership capable for future growth. Coming up with these new technologies adds to the barriers. In order to limit internal chaos, the company needs to announce the new changes right away and plant all positives the new plan has for the immediate and future opportunities in hopes of reducing staffing concerns as some employees may feel threatened that the company is not meeting their needs based on any decision the leaders come up with or simply may not want to be part of the change. Dealing with negative publicity from outside sources and gaining approval of its stakeholdrs will put the organization under the microscope until the system is redefined. A company with a positive perception is just as important as the companies financial statement. Excecutives face important decisions and must choos correctly which supplying methods best fits the company's personality and offers long-term consistent benefits.

Opportunity Identification

On the bright side, Kuiper Leda Inc, are also faced with an abundance of opportunities to make this transition. The main objective is to install a new supply chain process and sustain the image and competitive advantage the company has built in the past ten years. Focusing on improving technology advancements will give the company the opportunity to gain new and diverse clients which will aid in industry stabilization. Establishing credibility in the international market allows product expansion, relaying the emphasis to build on supplier to manufacturers relationships. Bringing innovative methods and products into the industry will always be an opportunity for any company looking for growth, Kuiper can build on its reputation as a electronics components manufacturing leader if plans for supply chain management

along with inventoty control can coexist with new supply demands by larger clients.with power to reign for many generations. Managers can seize

the opportunity to capialize on the reputation of having high quality products, high delivery reponsivness, three important factors of ability, motivation and opportunity when changing a human resource system, focusing on employee training could reduce a great deal of issues, emphasizing employees on the details and expectations of their work tasks, with the intention of improving the quality of their work (Dreher & Dogherty, 2001). Kuiper has more opportunities to offer innovating products, build brand image, increase customer base, strengthening the sales and IT departments, which will allow the company to retain its best workers and reward them accordingly within the market.

Problem Definition

Kuiper will become a leader in the electronics components industry by innovating product and services, implementing an efficient supply chain process that matches its new products marketing/manufacturing plan to the request of each current and new clients. Leaders will form alliances and partnerships with outside market forces to serve their need to continue to grow globally, raise capital in order to meet business and customers demand more readily and larger in scale. By strengthening its infrastructure, meeting stakeholders expectations and reestablishing a strong employee workforce will improve its profitability and market share outlook in the next several years. The goals set out for growth along