You are an employee at a consulting �rm that assists other businesses in solving systems problems within their organizations. Ann Jemisin, president of Lost Pines Out�tters, a local and online clothing retailer, has asked for your assistance. During the intake process, she sends information on her company, their processes, and the issues they would like you to remedy. Your supervisor has asked you to create an analysis of the existing systems in Anne’s business. Your analysis is an initial appraisal of the situation at Lost Pines Out�tters, making preliminary recommendations to address the issues identi�ed by your client. As you write your analysis, focus on the application of systems thinking processes and best practices to the scenario and the identi�ed issues.
Directions
System Analysis
Lost Pines Out�tters has provided you with a speci�cations document describing the current processes in place in their business, and the issues they would like to address through the
application of systems thinking processes. Using this information, create an analysis that addresses the following requirements:
Description: Before you make recommendations to �x the system, you must �rst describe the system in its current state. In your analysis, identify the parts of the current system, and
consider the main nodes of the system and the high-level processes and components in place at Lost Pines Out�tters.