Sunday 19 November 2017

Knowledge Engineering : Knowledge Management : Knowledge Management(KM) Alignment Table :

In this post, we can see, how Knowledge Management techniques can be strategized to drive the business goals (by aligning with overall company strategy).

Sample Use Case : BreadTalk , Singapore(http://www.breadtalk.com.sg)

                                                Image Source : http://www.breadtalk.com.sg/locations
A staple in the diet of many in Asia, BreadTalk honors the art of bread-making by giving life to their novel creations since its inception. In the continual process of creativity and innovation, Bread Talk’s evolution and growth as an internationally recognized bakery brand over the last 12 years has been encapsulated through three distinctive Generations. And now, BreadTalk is proud to unveil the Generation4 Concept, championed in the campaign 'Get Talking', a global initiative that aims to alter the way customers see, feel and taste the brand.


Their Vision : We have a shared vision to be an international trend-setting lifestyle brand. To this end, we have taken bold strides in introducing new food culture with revolutionary changes and ingenious differentiation. Our products are also crafted with passion and vibrancy to the highest quality. We are confident that our strategies will lend us a distinct competitive advantage and a platform for continued growth.


Key Activities of Knowledge Strategy
Key Objectives of Knowledge Strategy
Key Outcomes of Knowledge Strategy
Strategic Drivers of the Business
Study/Keep Track of Brand Building Trends in Global/Local markets
Identify Key Branding Areas
Develop a plan to implement new Branding Techniques Found (Similar to existing BreadTalk Generation 1 to Generation 4 concepts) and ‘Healthy eating’ concepts.
Building a brand image – Brand Identification
Monitor Recent trends in Franchise markets globally/locally
Identify Key Franchise Setup / Improvement Areas
Maintain Streamlined repository for Franchise Licensing terms and processes depending on locations
Increased and effective Global Presence
Maintain/Manage Customer Information
Improve on Customer  Loyalty
Increase the number of transactions/visits from customers
Increased Profitability
Maintain Customer Feedback System
Analyze  Negatives from Feedback
Improve on negatives(for Customer satisfaction)
Customer Satisfaction
Maintain Customer Feedback System
Analyze  Positives from Feedback
Improve on positives (for Customer Delight)
Customer Delight
Manage Employee Information
Record Employee Plan/Objectives/performance/expectations
Provide Important Perks to Employees/Promotions/
Recreational
activities
Employees Satisfaction/Delight
Manage Safety/Security Guidelines
Provide Safety Manuals(for employees) / Display safety guidelines in shops(for customers)
Increased Safety/Security for BreadTalk Ecosystem
Safety-Security of Employee/Customer
Manage Inventory and Supply Information
Build a centralized procurement system
Streamline the Bakery Supply Chain(Daily /Weekly Supplies to all franchises)
Increased Productivity
Manage Training System
Manage (1) Best Practices (2) Core Training (3) Past Experiences
Less dependency on individual employee and streamlined processes.
Decreased dependency on Manpower
Manage Training System and
Manage Inventory and Supply Information
Build a centralized procurement system and a training system
Streamline the Bakery Supply Chain(Daily /Weekly Supplies to all franchises) and Increased emphasis on Processes
Overall Effective Cost utilization
Manage IP and Innovations System
Build a centralized IP/Innovation managing system for New concepts/varieties
Study the Positives/negatives of the new BreadTalk Concepts and New Toasts/Products and Apply for Patents
Increased Revenue based on IP/Innovation