Subway (sandwich) has just announced the installation of slicers on the premises. They are marketing the concept
Question:
Subway (sandwich) has just announced the installation of slicers on the premises. They are marketing the concept to franchisees as innovative since it will cut the cost of sliced meats, however they are not disclosing that:
The slicer cannot be operated by anyone younger than 18 years of age.
It is a cumbersome procedure that will increase labor and LNI claims (totally a reverse lean theory)
A mechanical hiccup might jeopardize the entire day's operations, and mechanics are few and costly today.
Most importantly, they will be laying off so many individuals who have worked for so long packaging meats.
What is your opinion? Conduct a SWOT analysis, test this on six sigma principles.
Present your conclusion.
Expert Answer:
SWOT Analysis Strengths 1 Cost reduction Implementing slicers can potentially reduce the cost of sliced meats leading to increased profitability for franchisees 2 Efficiency Slicers can streamline the ... View the full answer
International Marketing And Export Management
ISBN: 9781292016924
8th Edition
Authors: Gerald Albaum , Alexander Josiassen , Edwin Duerr
