Management Information Systems: Managing The Digital Firm (16th Edition)
Management Information Systems: Managing The Digital Firm (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780135191798
Author: Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 9HMP

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Problems created by doing business:

Learning the current business method of the Canadian Tire company, we can understand the following problems associated with it:

  • Through just daily mailings and thick catalogues, there is a communication gap created between the company and its dealers.
  • This in turn results in downgrade of the customer service.
  • With a wide variety of products, an efficient inventory management cannot be setup for the requirements of the dealers.
  • There is absence of real time data. Thereby affecting the decision-making process of product updates and related information.
  • After a period, it can even lead to loss of market share and rising competitors.

Solutions through Knowledge Management System:

These challenges can be resolved with the effective implementation of Knowledge management system. The solutions offered are mentioned below:

  • A knowledge management system will help in real time sharing of information between the company Canadian Tire, and its dealers...

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