Christopher J Kutzler

Technology has the tools and potential to help companies become more socially and environmentally responsible. With many supply chains, everything can be tracked, monitored, and locate where products were sourced allowing transparent views into the SC and sources of products, labor, and what guidelines are being followed. Having real-time…[Read more]

Starbucks:
– Showed how teaming up with another company sharing goal congruency, and the want to positively contribute to communities and environments being used.
– Additionally, how the partnering achieved value generation, non-profits are critical stakeholders that can act as obstacles or encourage changes in business operations
Gary…[Read more]

Amazon can resolve this PR issues by helping finding a solution to the drivers problems. Either, increasing pay for these shifts to compensate for driver induced costs, or perhaps offer a reimbursement option where Amazon can pay a percentage of the drivers costs resulting from being a contractor. Although much easier said than done, there is…[Read more]

Amazon Europe:
– The growth of Amazon from its beginning until now, and some of the major changes that happened to expand and continue operations during its growth
– Steps taken to improve operational excellence and improve profitability (focus on warehouse/inventory costs, transportation costs, improve inventory systems)
Lecture:
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The idea of packages being delivered to your backyard by drone is a marvel of modern technology, but I don’t think it is a necessity for really anyone. It is a luxury themed idea in my opinion as anyone can go to purchase these items at their local store, or wait a day or two and use expedited shipping. Although it is a great idea and delivery…[Read more]

Overall, I found the article to be insightful not only to the qualities needed in an effective CIO, but the transitional steps required beyond just physically changing the technology in a company. Creating a more creative work environment utilizing SharePoint as well as focusing on other aspects of bettering the employee experience. Understanding…[Read more]

Takeaways from Week 8:
Hulu case:
– Changes in technology are disrupting and changing the way businesses conduct themselves and what channels they choose
– TV shows without yearly contracts, shows you want when you want them, tailored to you
– Disrupted television and viewing competitors, affecting advertisers methods of distribution,…[Read more]

Week 7 Reflection:
RFID at Metro – Metro was considering implementing RFID tags but needed to compare costs of doing at the pallet or case level.
Some benefits of RFID technology are: more accurate inventory levels, reduce human error, and increase efficiency and productivity.
In class we discussed how technology can disrupt entire businesses…[Read more]

Benefits of Kiva to Zappos:
1. Optimizing safety, and working conditions
2. Increase efficiency and productivity
3. Reduction of human made errors
4. Lowers costs by reducing training time, and reducing man power needed
5. No loss of inventory (shrink)
6. Comfortable working environment (temperature and work culture)
7. Utilization of all…[Read more]

Benefits:
– Increases efficiency through less labor and reducing errors
– Increases visibility of product information and in real time

Downfalls:
– Expensive implimentation
– Data security issues (hacking)

I definitely believe this technology has the potential to impact the same way the internet did. With blockchain you are able to follow and resources, or product that is being tracked from its creation until its final delivery. Multiple records are kept on the transactions that are done revolving around the item, tracking it in the sellers,…[Read more]

1. I would feel comfortable shopping in this store, as the data being collected to our knowledge it is limited to what is being put into your cart/basket. I would justify the information trade for the convenience of line-less shopping.
2. This technology is probably more expensive than RFID is, for the time being, so it might have a higher cost…[Read more]

Week 5 takeaways:
Saw first hand in the Beer Game how lack of communication across the supply chain can really screw up ordering across the entire chain and have catastrophic results if not managed correctly. Also, how just one or two incorrectly placed orders can cause a ripple effect throughout the SC and it can take weeks, if not months, to…[Read more]

Yes, MIS professionals need to understand supply chains. As seen in the diagram, there is a lot of overlapping departments and duties that are involved in implementing SCM, and using SAP to make it as efficient as possible would require full understanding of the SC planning. It is important that all of the data throughout the departments…[Read more]

Takeaways from week 2:
– Learned Crocs is a prime example of a company succeeding due to its extremely flexible and responsive supply chain, and how having vertical integration in the production of its product is extremely effective
– Global distribution with early-on infrastructure to ensure market expansion, and share.
– IT, specifically the…[Read more]

Christopher Kutzler (tug10087@temple.edu)

Week 1 Key Takeaways:
1. SC or a “logistics network”, consists of warehouses, transportation, suppliers, and customers that all come together through the flow of materials, cash, and information. This connection starts at the beginning of production and follows the product all the way until it meets its end consumer.
2. SCM goals are to maximize…[Read more]

Christopher Kutzler
MIS Senior
Internship: Origlio Beverage, Warehouse Admin and dealt with their supply chain from a wholesaler standpoint.