Reference no: EM132780564

Problem 1: Should the Shop consider dropping any of its product lines? How can a change in coffee vendor impact future sales mix and profits?

Problem 2: How can the Shop reduce spoilage, waste, theft, and other shrinkage of inventory? How can they control for unrecorded sales?

Writing assignment

• What has the Snack Shop done to try to contend with its new competitor? What else can they do? Should they make the decision to accept FoodFunds? Should they try to compete some other way? Should they consider a new coffee vendor? What recommendations would you make to maintain/improve profitability and strategically compete against the new rival (and existing competitors)? What recommendations would you make to improve operations in the areas of staffing, marketing, inventory management, facilities management, internal controls, and accounting? In the broadest sense, is running the Snack Shop a worthwhile endeavor for the BSC? What other information/data might be helpful from the Snack Shop in order to facilitate your recommendations? Write a set of recommendations for the Shop based on your analysis. Be sure to use proper grammar, punctuation, full sentences, and show any calculations supporting your answers. Provide citations for any reference materials consulted. You may consider utilizing a writing rubric as a guide for your response.