Daniel J Genuario

Starbucks case:
-Alliance was based on mutual agreements towards business practices
-The role IT played greatly helped Starbucks supply chain
-Starbucks is an advocate for social and environmental causes

Guest Speaker:
I thought it was very interesting having Gary speak in class because he brought real world examples to what we are…[Read more]

Information technology can help companies become socially and environmentally responsible by greatly reducing hard copies (paper waste) and increasing the ability to communicate throughout the supply chain. For example a company will know if its suppliers are using “green” standards and are being socially and environmentally responsible. By…[Read more]

Amazon Europe case:
-How Amazon went from a small book retailer to one of the largest online retailers in the world
-Amazons logistic choices including distribution centers
-How Amazon would deal with postal services in different countries
Lecture:
-How companies can become corporate socially responsible
-“Green” standards including…[Read more]

I have read a lot of places that Amazon is a terrible company to work at for numerous reasons. I understand that Amazon is trying to cut down costs by using independent contractors so they are not responsible/liable for insurance, maintenance, taxes, fuel, and other associated costs. I understand the goal of a company is to maximize profit but…[Read more]

I believe this service will be the future of delivery however I think they need to account for inclement weather because from the looks of it the package is exposed to the elements during delivery. This may damage the package, I would rather wait an extra day to ensure that the package arrives safely and undamaged. I think this is better than…[Read more]

Hulu case
-Content acquisition/distribution
-Streamline the process of getting content to the end consumers and at their convenience
-Offer a better user experience than traditional TV
Lecture:
-Strategic sourcing is driven largely by information technology and it enables a business to reach the right suppliers for them
-Helps create…[Read more]

Blockchain is definitely an innovative technology that will have a huge impact just like the internet. Blockchain technology is peer-to-peer so it is decentralized and highly secure. The technology can be used for variety of things not just limited to cryptocurrency. Information security is a growing concern for many businesses especially with…[Read more]

I personally would feel uncomfortable shopping at this store. I feel like it’s too much of an invasion of privacy. I think it’s a good idea and a lot of people will be for it. It is definitely pushing the boundaries of retail and is taking full use of technology. I’m not sure if I fully trust the technology as of yet but I’m sure within the…[Read more]

After reviewing the cumulative cost detail upon completion of the simulation I found it really striking how all parties have to work in sync to ensure that there are no back logs or excessive inventory. Both of these can lead to high costs for any party within the supply chain. The chart on the cost detail shows peaks and valleys of these costs…[Read more]

Some benefits of Kiva to Zappos are:
1. Increased productivity
2. Increased order accuracy and speed
3. Better utilization of space management
4. Mobile and modular
5. Flexibility for expansion
6. Reliability – little to no downtime
7. Inexpensive to operate
8. Reduce labor requirements by bringing inventory directly to workers.

MIS professionals need to understand how supply chains work and the different functional areas of the supply chains. Each functional area of the supply chain has a software system for it and these software systems need to be able to communicate effectively with the other functional areas of the supply chain in order to achieve business objectives…[Read more]

Dan Genuario
MIS / Senior
Worked as a software tester.
Supply chain experience: eBay buyer/seller

I learned that how complex supply chains are and how every piece of it must work together seamlessly from beginning to end. Technology, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution channels are all crucial parts of the supply chain. Technology plays a huge role in optimizing the supply chain.