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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
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 […] -
Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
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 […]
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
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 […] -
Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 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 @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 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 @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
Real funny commercials on how the internet is changing supply chain management.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRqWcvIduTg
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 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 @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 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 @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
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.
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 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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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 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 @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
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 […]
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
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 […]
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
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?
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 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 @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
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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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
To join the online community, simply click on ‘login’ at the top left of this page and use your Accessnet id and password when prompted.
When you complete the process, add your name and username as a comment on […]
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
Explain the following terms:
1. Extranet
2. VPN
Also, give examples of hardware, software or other IT used in supply chains.
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Sunil Wattal wrote a new post on the site Internet and Supply Chains @ MIS3537 Spring 2012 12 years, 7 months ago
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