Kuiper Leda Gap Analisys
Gap Analysis: Kuiper Leda
This paper will be analyzing the situation of Kuiper Leda. The current situation of Kuiper Leda will be analyzed, identifying the main issues and opportunities for the company.
Using the information analyzed in the situation background and the identified issues and opportunities, a problem statement and end state goals will be created and will allow the identification of the possible alternative solutions for the company.
Then the gap between the current situation and the desired end state vision will be identified and discussed, helping to identify the possible changes to achieve the desired end state vision.
Situation Analysis
Kuiper Leda is a manufacturer of electronic components, specialized in the production of Electronic Control Units (ECU’s) and sensors for the automotive industry. The company started with an investment of $ 100 million and the current revenue is around $ 400 million (University of Phoenix, 2008).
Kuiper Leda recently started a new production line for the manufacturing of Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID’s).
Kuiper Leda is a very strong technology oriented company and is also known for its high quality and delivery promptness (University of Phoenix, 2008).
The company currently has the capacity of producing 1,250 ECU’s per day and 250 RFID’s per day. Recently Kuiper Leda received a big order from Midland Motors, a large OEM supplier, for the production of 250,000 ECU’s and 35,000 RFID’s per year.
Currently Kuiper Leda is not prepared to undertake this level of production. The company needs to make internal decisions in regard to its manufacturing capacity and supplier and distribution chain to determine the best strategy for the company.
After the analysis of Kuiper Leda’s current situation, the following list of issues and opportunities was identified:
Issue and Opportunity Identification...
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