The strategic implications of information technology
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ABSTRACT.
This report sets out to identify the current business issues of Target Company and to propose solutions to the mentioned business needs and the strategic recommendations to the Executive committee and the impact that the proposed changes will have to the company in the next three years. A brief history of Target Company is initially outlined.
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ABSTRACT. 2
1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION. 3
2.0 Current Business Issues. 4
3.0 Proposed Solution. 6
4.0 Recommendations to the Executive Committee 8
5.0 Conclusion 9
References. 10
1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
Through its operating subsidiaries Target Company, Target Company opened its doors in the year 1962 it goal is to provide mare style, fun and more value on their products than any other company in their line of specialization. Targets main aim is to provide more to their customers at a lower or cheaper cost. Some factors can also be attributed to our success as a company rather than only providing more we also have great man power working with our organization.
Our company is a division of Dayton Hudson Corporation and rated as the third of the “Big 3” discount retailing stores in U.S. It has been noted with a lot of concern that target opened in the same year with the other leading stores such as Wal-mart and Kmart.
Target Company has shown a considerable growth since it opening. It has over about 850 stores in 41 states and also has other branches elsewhere. The company has achieved tremendous growth due to its ability to combine bargaining prices with fashion trends, excellent customer care centers and branded merchandise. The company sells almost everything from fashion to furniture to food and electronics. It has a supply chain which include of several distribution centers, core careers and vendors.
The...