Complete Name: Unit 2 Student Name: Sweeting, Marcus
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Use the chart above and create your responses in the boxes below.
Student Answer: Company is Geodis Logistics USAA1.We help our clients succeed by overcoming logistical constraints (Mission). We are the growth partner for our clients (Vision).B1. Maximize Growth PotentialB2. Develop Next Generation WorkforceB3.Ensure Customer Lifecycle excellenceThe goal that is directly aligned with our department is B3.C1. Make it easy for the client to do business with usC2.Always deliver a perfect serviceC3.Win, retain and develop profitable clientsC4. Establish quality relationship with Vendors and Customers through effective communicationD1. Building Shipments in a Timely Manner 1.Customers email there shipment request into a shared inbox 2. Once received we must obtain all proper addresses and times for pick up and deliveries 3. Then gather the freight information : pallet count, weight, dimensions, toxicity , etc 4. Choose the carrier that will deliver the product the fastest yet most cost efficient. 5. Send the Bill of Lading back to customer to start the process.D2. The only way to improve the efficiency of this process would be to update the system to soe that most of the reoccurring shipment information could auto-populate to save time on unnecesary keystrokes, www.Geodis.com
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2. Mission
What is the mission/vision of your company?
Student Answer: Most every company has a mission and vision statement, but some companies do poor jobs conveying the true intention or depth of these statements. The mission statement should state its purpose and drive its collective efforts. The vision statement should state its desired future and drive its strategic plan (MacLeod, L. (2016). According to these standard of a mission and vision statement most companies would be considered lacking. I am currently employed at GEODIS logistics. Our mission statement states, “We help our clients
Select one (1) project from the working or educational environment of your choice and specify the main work process (e.g., suppliers and customers involved, work flow, etc.) of the project that you have selected. Next, suggest at least two (2) actions that a manager can take in order to improve the work process of the project in question. Provide a
Provide a paraphrased or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said.
The correct answer is: D. The company mission is the broadly framed but enduring statement of a firmâs intent. The mission should convey why the firm in business. 10. This statement of a companyâs philosophy usually appears within the mission statement and specifies basic beliefs of a firm.
3. Does your organisations structure leadership and work culture actively support the ideas and standards expressed in these documents? Explain.
In short a mission statement simply tells the staff and management the purpose of the organization, who their target market is and what business they are in. Moving on, next we have a Vision Statement. A Vision statement gives a company a sense of long term direction. It points out what an organization wishes to achieve over a given period of time. It also builds strong inspiration and cohesiveness in the organization while at the same time providing a clear direction of where the organization wants to be in the next five, ten, or more years.
The mission statement is often publically stated and used by almost every organization today. It helps provide basic guidelines, essentially the core values of a company, and what they aim for. A mission statement gives customers
An organizations existence is based on its mission statement. The mission statement of an organization identifies the people who it serves and states the standards of practice, ethics, and principles for which it believes in. An organization’s vision statement looks into the future and states goals the organization wishes to accomplish (Marquis & Huston, 2012). The mission and vision statement are important for driving the climate and culture of the organization.
The mission statement is a written document that an organization declares its core purpose. The mission statements defines the essence of the organizations needs and their core purpose of their existence. It describes the role that they play in the community and portrays the club’s image, charisma, and individuality. If the mission statement is written correctly it can provide an explanation to internal and external individuals on what the organization stands for. Some of the components that are key to the mission statement are members, product and service, market, technology and philosophy are just a few that should be in the mission statement. Without and effective mission statement to inspire your employees and members on why you exist it won’t mean anything to them. Here is an example of a mission statement from Kohl’s
Organizing the direction of a business or corporation is essential because it can increase profitability and provide broad guidelines for how to accomplish the organization goals. This is where a mission statement becomes useful. A mission statement should be short, concise, and to the point. Employees should be able to remember it and make it part of their everyday work culture.
A company's vision is a "general statement of its intended direction that evokes emotional feelings in organization members." (Dessler, 2003). The mission statement determines the type of business it will be by setting the purpose for the company, and
The mission statement communicates to stakeholders the main activities that the company focuses on in order for it to achieve its vision. The mission statement communicates to employees’ information on how to conduct their day to day activities. The mission statements also describe the organizations, policies, culture as well as ethics (Alesia 2013).
On the other hand, mission statement is the reason why a company exists and it’s a statement that declares the core purpose of a company. Mission statement usually will remain the same over time (Bratianu, 2007). The mission is different from a vision as it aims to create competitive advantage and also achieve the social goal of a company (Bratianu, 2007).
The mission of a company is considered to be its purpose. Basically, it should include what you will provide, who you will serve and also highlight your key attributes that should distinguish your organization from your competitors. There are no specific rules to develop a mission statement, what really matters is that should be a reflection and a helpful synopsis of the organization as well as it should speak to your stakeholders. Some characteristics that makes a mission statement successful is when it is succinct and can be printed in the back of a business card, when it is memorable and unique. Lastly it ought to be realistic and current, for instance, the mission should be a description of the present and not the future as well as it can not change constantly, in this case, when the firm changes its priorities, it is necessary to think if the new directions will affect its mission.
A mission statement describes the objective of a company or an organization. It shortly defines the overall goal and clarifies why the company exists (Griffin,1990). A mission statement should indicate some core points..
Discuss how the use of various IT applications contribute to enhancing efficiency of the logistics processes. Are there any areas which could be further developed using IT?