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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site MIS Distinguished Speaker Series 11 years, 6 months ago
Shawndra Hill
Assistant Professor, OIM Dept
The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaFebruary 8, 2013
Speakman Hall 200, 1000am – 1130am
Seminar Title : Talkographics: Using What Viewers Say Online to […] -
Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
Warehouse management is a key challenge for companies selling goods on the internet. Companies such as Zappos use robots to automate the process. Here are a couple of videos we saw in class about the Kiva […]
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
Article on B2B markets (click here).
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
Give examples of different ways in which companies can collaborate with their supply chain partners.
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
List examples of companies which involve their suppliers in new product development? Do you agree that this is a good practice? What are the pitfalls?
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
This article describes how the internet has changed the supply chains (click here).
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class in week 2 (Lecture 2 + Zappos case).
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
Look up the ‘value chain’ on the internet and answer the following questions:
What are the key processes in a value chain?
How does technology impact each of these key processes? -
Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
MIS 3537
Internet & Supply Chains
Spring 2013
Due Date: February 5, 2013
Refer to the case “Zappos.com: Developing a Supply Chain to Deliver WOW!”. Answer the following questions briefly.1. Is Zappos […]
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
click here for week 2 lecture slides
In the week, we’ll understand how internet (and Information Technology) in general has changed supply chains, with specific focus on eDesign, eMarkets, eCollaboration and eFulfilment.
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
1. What percentage of safety stock would manufacturers in the footwear industry typically produce when meeting their fall orders (“pre-books”)?
2. How many pairs of their first flip-flop sandal model did Crocs […]
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
True or False (Give reasons (1-2 lines) in support of your answer)
Manufacturers who earn higher margins on their products are more likely to over-produce than under-produce.
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 6 months ago
All members of a team receive the same points for the case submissions / presentations. If you feel that one or more members are not doing their fair share, please submit the following form to me by email. Each […]
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 7 months ago
Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class in week 1.
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 7 months ago
Real funny commercials on how the internet is changing supply chain management.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRqWcvIduTg
<a […]
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 7 months ago
MIS 3537 Internet & Supply Chains
Spring 2013
Due Date: Jan 29, 2013
Refer to the case “Crocs: Revolutionizing an Industry’s Supply Chain Model for Competitive Advantage” from the Harvard Business Publishing […] -
Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 7 months ago
Explain each of the following terms (each student may not attempt more than 3-4 terms to ensure broad participation)
1. Cycle Time
2. Process & Capacity Planning
3. Sourcing
4. Contract manufacturing
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 7 months ago
Hey All,
Here are some tips to follow while posting on the course blog:
1. Read others’ comments before posting and avoid unnecessary repetitions.
2. Write precise to-the-point answers.
3. Avoid copy […]
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains – MIS 3537 Spring 2013 11 years, 7 months ago
Multiple Choice Answers (Choose one correct answer)
The management of an effective supply chain requires the coordination of a wide range of activities which include:
a. inbound logistics (e.g. purchasing […]
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