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Gap Analysis: Kuiper Leda
Kuiper Leda in the Republic of Novarnia is a manufacturing company that specializes in the production of Electronic Control Units and Radio Frequency Identification Devices. Being a small manufacturing company with limited production capacity, has accepted a large order from Midland Motors a supplier for the auto maker industry which will lead to the reorganization of the company’s supply chain in order to meet delivery schedules and satisfy this customer’s demand in addition to keep its operation and existing customer base. The following paper covers some issues and the actual position of the company as of where Kuiper Leda wants to be in the future.
Situation Analysis
Issue and Opportunity Identification
Kuiper Leda had received a large order to manufacture Electronic Control Units (ECU) and Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) from Midland Motor. This is a unique opportunity for KL to prove itself if it has the capabilities to satisfy demand and work under pressure to explore new opportunities for market expansion. Kuiper Leda has two choices to venture into the process to manufacture the work orders. The first choice is to manufacture in-house the two work orders but Kuiper Leda has to make sure that plant capacity will be big enough to satisfy production schedules and meet Midland’s deadline. Satisfying Midland’s deadline and quality is critical for Kuiper Leda since future orders will depend on the reliability of the performance. Increase plant capacity and re-engineer the supply chain operations will be an excellent opportunity to meet Midland’s requirements. If Kuiper Leda opts to manufacture the two ...