Apex Vacuum, a family-owned manufacturer of budget vacuum cleaners has grown exponentially over the last few years. Howe

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Apex Vacuum, a family-owned manufacturer of budget vacuum
cleaners has grown exponentially over the last few years. However,
the company is having difficulty preparing for future growth. The
only information system used at Apex is an antiquated accounting
system. The company has one manufacturing plant located in
Arkansas, and three warehouses in Arkansas, Delaware, and
California. The Apex sales force is national, and Apex purchases
about a third of its vacuum parts and materials from a single
overseas supplier.
a) Evaluate Apex Vacuum using the Competitive Forces model.
b) Which strategy should Apex Vacuum adopt in order to retain
its competitive edge, and justify why?
c) Which strategic business objective can Apex Vacuum
achieve? Justify.
d) Based on the strategy and strategic business objective you
selected above, which two systems
(not general applications like ERP, CRM, SCM
or Knowledge Management. Be specific in your answer e.g. “inventory
management system”) would you recommend for
which functional area(s)? Justify your choice
using the Value Chain model.