I think Wal-Mart can establish convenience stores around the globe. I think due to its brand recognition and efficient supply chain, it can apply its knowledge and know how to implement this new business venture. […]

I learned that Wal-Marts instant success was due to its innovation in its supply chain. Wal-Mart benefited from first mover advantages in different technologies to make their supply chain efficient and successful. […]

Some of the things I learned in the GSCM simulation is that sometimes you have to learn how to change your production among manufacturers to meet the increase and decrease in demand. It is also very costly to […]

This week I learned how critical eBusiness standards are in order to communicate effectively and efficiently, making all business transactions cohesive with universal protocols. We also discussed how eBusiness […]

Network externalities are important in the eBusiness standard wars by helping cut expenses. This will make business transactions cheaper, with low pricing. Also, it will encourage the development of complementary products.

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Unfortunately, this doesnt make me what to stop buying Apples products due to the quality and longevity of their products. I will say that Apple should take measures to ensure their supply chain is more ethical […]

No, I would not pay carbon credit. My carbon footprint is $570 per year, for all categories. I think it is more beneficial for companies to pay for carbon credit then individuals because it will create a greater […]

In week 10, we learned about how important ethics has on a supply chain also how important it is for companies to be socially responsible. In the case of Starbucks, they were able to benefit from their supply […]

No i don’t believe that distribution centers are ready to take on online orders because it will change their original business model. Distributions centers primary purpose is to deliver goods to retailers for […]

E. all of the above

Techonolgy has advanced to provide companies with more educations on how to make their production or supply chain sustainable. For example, technology like online banking gives consumers paperless access to their […]

Green Production: Napkins in certain restaurants like Chipotle are made from recycled materials

Green distribution: Banks are going paperless with online statements like Bank of America.

Green Production: […]

In week 9, we discussed how e fulfillment is critical in supply chains. We discussed the 3 major types of delivery in e fulfillment, the process of cutting down lead times and also how Amazon faced many challenges […]

In week 7, I learned how information goods are becoming essential in the digital world, for companies like Hulu. Also how they are becoming cheaper when introduced in the market.

A rolling warehouse is a concept where trucks are filled with inventory and leave without a set destination. Information sharing is essential when implementing this strategy to contact trucks to get the inventory […]

False. The correct answer is sealed bid.

True. Information goods are more expensive to produce while physical goods have low development costs.

The internet addresses this problem by creating access to consumers all around the world. Companies can now go global simply by having websites and selling their products to consumers in different countries.

Some pros of the Netflix’s rental model are: Bigger selection of product, no store front which reduces costs, and elements like customer reviews and recommendations on which movies a particular consumer will like […]