Alfred Santos

username: asanto29
email : tug82300@temple.edu
partner: Joseph Foreman (tub51151@temple.edu)

I think it is a very interesting idea and I would just try it once. I wouldn’t rely on this mode of delivery because they may have some kinks and problems they may want to smooth out first. Overall, this was a good move for Amazon because they are basically marketing themselves as the future, and people are attracted because they want to try the…[Read more]

From the article, I learned about Melanie Kalmar’s job as a CIO and what she does to effectively excel as a leader. I think her excellence most likely derives from her communication with her team and her risks to try to evolve and use the advances in the tech world. She has no problem with adapting and teamwork makes the dream work! Melanie seems…[Read more]

Amazon EU:
-Amazon was challenged by the differences in business processes between other countries with language, payment methods, delivery, etc.
-To continue to be successful they must master handling the differences.

Lecture
-Very hard to convert to green
-Going green should be required in businesses.

Hulu:
Changes in technology can disrupt new streaming companies such as Hulu or Netflix, both of which rely on technology. The digital supply chains for Hulu and Netflix describe how they acquire content for their networks.

Lecture: eProcurement helps doing international business easier because it is through the internet and it can also lower…[Read more]

I believe the blockchain impact will be heard, but it will not open as many windows as the internet has done. With hacking, identity theft, and fraud being huge concerns for people on the daily, blockchain solves all of that in its technology. Blockchain makes transactions safer for both parties and takes out a third-party at the same time. I…[Read more]

I support the AmazonGo stores and it is a very neat idea Amazon has implemented. As one of the industry giants, they should strive to come up with things like this and change a consumers shopping experience. There is also a trust being built between customers and Amazon when shopping in this store. With the new droid delivery service, the AmazonGo…[Read more]

Kiva robot benefits:
-increase in productivity
-no errors & 100% accurate
-Lowers cost of labor and 24/7 service
-Robots are quicker and can load more shoes than a worker
-Better storage/more storage space

During the first rounds of the beer game, my group was highly confused, but as we kept working through the rounds I saw patterns cost and inventory. Having inventory ready to be shipped significantly lowered than cost than having the cases backordered. Strategy for the next round would be to record all quantities ordered for each round and account…[Read more]

Yes, it is important for MIS to understand supply chains in order to understand which processes will hold the company back and increases costs. Understanding the supply chain allows one ti understand each department and overall flow of a company. Cutting out one or more processes may increase efficiency and decrease costs.

Main takeaways from Week 2 were the core competencies of crocs.
-Crocs are able to succeed through their implemented supply chain system.
-They do not have the most popular shoes, but they make this up with their customer service.
-Crocs took on a huge risk doing business overseas, but it was a huge payoff because they saved so much money…[Read more]

The key points learned through Week 1:
1. Supply chain is in almost every company and it describes the network of raw materials, processing, transportation, money transactions and many more.
2. As technology progresses, new applications are invented to make this big, complicated process more simple.

Alfred Santos
Marketing, MIS Minor, Senior
No internship exp. and Supply chain experience as a customer.

Alfred Santos (tug82300)