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I sat down after reading this thread and jotted down a few of my observations based on my 7+ years at Spot.
"Why Target Struggles":
1. ASANTS
Target cannot successfully implement operational changes due to non conformity.
Target cannot (and does not try to) capture real time data and cost within its operations due to non conformity.
Incorrect budget forecast based on flawed data reporting from non conformity.
2.No desire to seek a balance of inside (promotion) and outside hiring in decision making positions (TL and salaried positions).
Management makes poor decisions due to lack of understanding of how the operation really works.
Management doesn’t recognize opportunities due to lack of understanding of importance of measuring operations.
Management cannot achieve harmony in ongoing operations.
3.No continuous improvement program from within.
Target has too many conflicting goals throughout the company. Management’s goals often are in direct conflict with the overall health of the operations.
Simple cost effective improvements are not originated at the operational level. This results in high turnover and low moral due to a lack of contribution and feedback.
No training matrix for longer term (6 mos. or longer) team members in all operational functions of Target. Lack of understanding of each function at the store level, warehouse level, and corporate.
"Why Target Struggles":
1. ASANTS
Target cannot successfully implement operational changes due to non conformity.
Target cannot (and does not try to) capture real time data and cost within its operations due to non conformity.
Incorrect budget forecast based on flawed data reporting from non conformity.
2.No desire to seek a balance of inside (promotion) and outside hiring in decision making positions (TL and salaried positions).
Management makes poor decisions due to lack of understanding of how the operation really works.
Management doesn’t recognize opportunities due to lack of understanding of importance of measuring operations.
Management cannot achieve harmony in ongoing operations.
3.No continuous improvement program from within.
Target has too many conflicting goals throughout the company. Management’s goals often are in direct conflict with the overall health of the operations.
Simple cost effective improvements are not originated at the operational level. This results in high turnover and low moral due to a lack of contribution and feedback.
No training matrix for longer term (6 mos. or longer) team members in all operational functions of Target. Lack of understanding of each function at the store level, warehouse level, and corporate.
