David Schuff

MIS 3537
Special Topics: Internet & Supply Chains
Spring 2012

Due Date: January 31, 2012
Refer to the case “Polo Ralph Lauren & Luen Thai: Using Collaborative Supply Chain Integration in the Apparel Value […]

Q4 of the Crocs assignment has been revised slightly to make it clearer. The new question reads:

4. Is Crocs a high margin or a low margin company (compared to competitors)? How does a company’s margin […]

MIS 3537
Internet & Supply Chains
Spring 2012
Due Date: Jan 24, 2012
Refer to the case “Crocs: Revolutionizing an Industry’s Supply Chain Model for Competitive Advantage” from the Harvard Business Publishing […]

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 […]

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.

Real funny commercials on how the internet is changing supply chain management.

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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
5. […]

True or False (Give reasons (1-2 lines) in support of your answer)

Building inventories of parts or products is usually done as a form of insurance against uncertainties.

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 […]

Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class in week 1.

click here for week 1 lecture slides

In this week, we’ll discuss the objectives of the course, course format, assignments, tests and any questions you may have about the course. We’ll also cover some basic […]

supply chain pitfalls

Here is a story in the New York Times (click here) on how a company Warby Parker has created a business model of selling designer prescription glasses online. Comment on the important role played by supply chain […]

Here is a diagram (sap scm) showing the different software modules used in supply chain management. Based on this, do you think MIS professionals need to understand supply chains? Why or why not?

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 […]

All the cases for this course have to be completed in groups. Changes to these groups will not be allowed during the semester. Please form groups of 4-5 students, and post your case groups as comments to this post […]

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Explain the following terms:

1. Extranet

2. VPN

Also, give examples of hardware, software or other IT used in supply chains.

click here for MIS 3537 Syllabus