Question:

In the "Value Chain Analysis,"analyze the "Weaknesses" of the company's "Standard Process" in the "Outbound Logistics" and "General Administration" sections. Please provide the specific web address you used to answer this question about the company "Standard Process." (like what they lack or what they don't do well)

Note:

A tutor had previously provided me with an answer to the "Standard Process" weaknesses, but that tutor only gave me a generic "Standard Process" web address (https://www.standardprocess. com/). This is their Home Website, and I tried to find the weak points the tutor pointed out but couldn't find.

I'll give you that tutor's answer. Please help me find the website containing such information so I can provide evidence to my study group.

Thank you

Tutor's answer:

Weaknesses in the Outbound Logistics section of the Value Chain Analysis for Standard Process can include:

• Poor customer service resulting in customer dissatisfaction. Standard Process may have inadequate staff to handle customer complaints or inquiries, resulting in long wait times or unresolved issues.
• Poor inventory management resulting in stockouts or overstocking. Standard Process may lack the technology or operational processes to accurately track and manage inventory levels, resulting in poor customer service and increased costs.
• Poor transportation and distribution networks. Standard Process may have inadequate or inefficient transportation networks or may lack the resources to optimize routes or manage returns.

Weaknesses in the General Administration section of the Value Chain Analysis for Standard Process can include:

• Poor financial management resulting in inadequate cash flow. Standard Process may be unable to effectively manage accounts receivable, leading to delayed payments from customers or reduced access to credit.
• Poor marketing and sales strategies resulting in low sales. Standard Process may lack the resources or expertise to develop effective marketing campaigns or to effectively target potential customers.
• Poor risk management leading to increased costs. Standard Process may lack the resources or expertise to identify and manage risks, leading to increased costs.