Slide 10
The overall lessons from Smithfield case analysis are well illustrated by the challenges which were faced throughout the entire time range. The new systems’ takes time, requires enough resources to implement; that is, the improvements done were very costly. The new system implementation is slowed down by the frequent changes in management, which has an overall effect of slowing down the progress.
Slide 11.
The transformations made enabled the company to be governed through a centralized system of communication. The finance, which is closely related to the executive, is placed under its reach to ease decision making. The overall change has also brought about faster communication between various departments and customers; this has saved a lot of time usually spent through long channels of communication. The transformations even have made resource allocation efficient and time conscious, apart from maximizing operational efficiencies in transport and delivery.
Slide 12.
In conclusion, the new system has enabled real-time consultation, improving decision making, centralized system of governance and management, and real-time customer orders and delivery.