Aidan Jack Clinton

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email: tuf55040@temple.edu
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The Starbucks case provided a unique insight into other ways companies can control their supply chain. Majority of the topics we cover in class are focused on reducing the costs and finding ways to improve the efficiency of the supply chain. But when study Starbucks we saw how other considerations can sometimes be a factor as well.

Gary was a…[Read more]

Blockchain is here to stay. There are arguments to be made about whether Bitcoin has the legs to last or if it will going by the wayside in the future. However the technology behind it is real and it will not be going anywhere. The speed at which these transactions are processed will change the way many businesses are run and impact the world…[Read more]

In the ever changing world today we see technology becoming even more and more dominant in all facets of the world. This is has been predominant in supply chains as well. We see that there is constant changes and updates to how companies handle their supply chains. RFID was a leader in this and I expect many more companies to follow suit.

Hulu has done a really fantastic job of carving out their own niche in a market that didn’t really exist until recently. They have found a way to fill the needs that customers wanted but did not exist. They offer a different and better experience to their users and it allows them to differentiate themselves. The lecture from last week showed us a…[Read more]

The Beer Game was a great way for us to learn about the Bullwhip effect in a real life scenario. By going through the exercise first we learned how drastically the Bullwhip Effect can cause issues in the supply chain. When the retailer had to change what they thought they would need it caused major differences for each of the following members of…[Read more]

In week 2 we focused on the Crocs case, and discussed some of the steps that the company took in order to be more efficient and differentiate themselves from may of their competitor. Discussing the core competencies of Crocs in detail, gave us a really strong understanding of all the things that set them apart and allowed them to be as successful…[Read more]

In the first week of class we essentially covered what Supply Chain means, and how important is it to the daily operations of a business. Every business relies on an effective and efficient supply chain in order meet the demand for its products. By breaking down the supply chain from start to finish using the XBox example we saw just how detailed…[Read more]

Aidan Clinton

Supply Chain Management / Accounting / Junior

Current Sales Intern at Complete Document Solutions

Aidan Clinton

Supply Chain Management / Accounting / Senior

Current Sales Intern at Complete Document Solutions
– in my role as sales intern I have helped customers receive parts and supplies for their printing device