Danielle N Buerger

In the global supply chain simulation I learned that accurate forecasting and production flexibility are vital in a supply chain. We learned that outsourcing production, as well as localizing a certain portion to be beneficial. We also found sometimes change orders are necessary, although they are expensive. It is important to have at least one…[Read more]

I thought it was very interesting learning about DOW’s supply chain, since it is a market leader in the chemical industry. Hearing some of their management techniques first hand was very unique. His ideas about vertical markets, consolidation, automation, and exchanging business messages are important factors of a successful supply chain. He…[Read more]

Danielle Buerger
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There are a number of ways technology can help environmental efforts. First, Social media platforms can be used to increase awareness about environmental efforts and problems. It is easy to join and activist group online through social media or directly though the groups website. Second, technology allows things to be done virtually that…[Read more]

Foxconn’s two dozen labor and human rights violations will definitely make me think more about the type of company I am supporting. However, these workplace violations are not enough to make me stop shopping at Apple, because I feel that no other company can match Apple in the level of connectivity between devices. I do not think it that it is…[Read more]

This week we learned the importance of making ethical decisions and reducing environmental impact in regard to the supply chain. Corporate social responsibility is how a company adheres to the law, ethical standards. and international norms. Challenges to ensuring ethics in the supply chain are outsourcing, globalization, complexity, and…[Read more]

I think this service definitely has the potential to be very profitable. I think people would utilize this in extreme circumstances or business circumstances. I would definitely spend money on this, but only in certain circumstances. I wouldn’t pay extra for this service for something where it would not be a big deal if I had to wait for the…[Read more]

The goal of efulfillment is to deliver goods faster and incur lower costs by improving the use of information and leveraging existing resources. eDistribution strategies include logistics postponement, dematerialization, resource exchange, leveraged shipments, and click and mortar. Rolling warehouse is products in a shipment not pre-assigned to…[Read more]

1. Zappo’s is both a push and pull supply chain. In it’s current model, customers orders to the warehouse are a pull supply chain. The outside shoe companies delivering the shoes to the warehouse is a push supply chain, because it is based on forecasting. In the drop ship model, orders were pulled up the supply chain all the way to the shoe…[Read more]

I learned that supply chain management is a set of approaches utilized to efficiently integrate suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, and stores. It is a network of integrated components. SC design must always support strategic objectives because decision are usually long. There has been recent shift in supply chain integration from cross…[Read more]