David Schuff

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Pls post any final comments/thoughts/suggestions for the course!

Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class in the Global Supply Chain Management Simulation

Identification of strategic mix of suppliers to fulfill demand is known as

Strategic Sourcing
Bullwhip effect
English Auction
All of the above
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While evaluating suppliers, companies should only choose offshore suppliers (who agree to maintain a certain level of quality) in low wage countries so that the cost of production is kept at a minimum (ignore the […]

Artificial Christmas trees are always an environmentally friendlier option since they can be reused and no trees need to be cut down.

Following are the elements of Green Supply Chain

Green Sourcing
Green Production
Green Distribution
Green Reverse Logistics
All of the above
Only A and C

Type of auction in which in which all bidders submit their bids separately, without revealing their bids and the highest bidder wins

Dutch Auction
Sealed bid first price auction
Reverse Auction
All of […]

True / False (give reasons)

The main difference between information goods and physical goods (such as televisions, laptops) is that the ratio of fixed costs to marginal costs is very high in information goods.

Why are network externalities important in eBusiness standard wars?

From your experience playing the Global Supply Chain Management Simulation Game, list and explain three ways in which the decisions made in the supply chain impact firm profitability.

Hey All,

The second test will be held on Thursday April 26th. This is an open book, open notes test. In case you want to do the green thing and avoid taking printouts, you are welcome to bring your laptop […]

What indicators would you use to measure the success of new online retailers?

List three ways in which companies such as Netflix and Hulu use supply chains strategically to achieve competitive advantage.

Hi All,

There will be no class on Thursday (April 19). You can use the time to complete the simulation and prepare for test 2. Here is the schedule for the rest of the semester:

Thursday, April 19, 2012 – No […]

Reminder: The annual IT awards will be held on April 24th. A great opportunity for networking with alumni, industry and friends. MIS 3537 students will receive a bonus of 0.5 pts for attending the event. Make sure […]

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April 10, 2012

April 12, 2012

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Allen Lee

Dean’s Scholar Professor

Virginia Commonwealth University

April 13, 2012

Speakman Hall 200, 1000am – 1130am

Seminar Title : Linking Relevance to Practical […]