2025_EML Capstone Projects

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Table 5 - SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Weakness

Opportunities

Threats

Standardized Inventory Management System

Reduces inventory shortages and excess. Improves vendor communication and efficiency. Minimizes delays due to missing parts. Reduces processing errors and delays. Ensures accurate service kit selection. Minimizes back and forth communication with customers and vendors Requires low investment and utilizes existing Trek systems (DOTS).

Long Development and testing time. Initial investment in software and training.

Scaled across Trek stores for standardized processes. Integrate with existing Dealer Online Tracking System for increased operational efficiencies. Can be integrated with inventory management systems for end-to-end efficiency. Scalable across Trek’s service network, improving operations company-wide.

Resistance to process changes. Potential integration issues with current systems.

Standardization and Digital Processing

Requires minor employee training. Potential adjustment period for stores transitioning from manual forms.

Employee resistance to adopting digital tools. Potential system integration issues with current workflows.

Centralized Packing & Shipping Station

Simplifies structural layout. Inventory control &

Initial startup costs. Delivery costs reduce profitability.

Streamline operations. Improve customer satisfaction & retention.

Facility Limitations. No Demand for inventory. New Products. New company disrupts marketspace & demand.

management. Cost Effective Reduces surplus inventory Increases delivery time.