Joseph M. Allegra

Here are the instructions for the group posting answers to the case questions on the blog:

1. Please post your answers as a comment to the post which contains the case questions.

2. The answer should be […]

Here are some instructions for the group making case presentations:

1. Submit a printout of your presentation slides at the beginning of the class.
2. Briefly (3-5 slides) discuss the company and the main […]

Refer to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyO9QSo0FjU&feature=PlayList&p=8647B4CD5F1CACF6&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=2

Comment on why Ford implemented the eMarketplace.

MIS 3537
Internet & Supply Chains
Spring 2013

Due Date: February 12, 2013
Refer to the case “World Wide Technology and Clearorbit: Enabling Supply Chain Collaboration” on the HBSP website.

Answer the […]

Click here for Lecture Slides: Week 3

Examples of e-markets

Shawndra Hill
Assistant Professor, OIM Dept
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

February 8, 2013
Speakman Hall 200, 1000am – 1130am
Seminar Title : Talkographics: Using What Viewers Say Online to […]

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 […]

Article on B2B markets (click here).

Give examples of different ways in which companies can collaborate with their supply chain partners.

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?

This article describes how the internet has changed the supply chains (click here).

Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class in week 2 (Lecture 2 + Zappos case).

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?

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 […]

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.

The Diamond Award is the highest recognition by Student Affairs given to a Temple University undergraduate student.  This recognition is based on a holistic evaluation of the student’s accomplishments.  […]

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.

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 […]

 
Temple University Healthcare Leadership Organization (TUHLO) is a new student organization created to provide an outlet for students interested in healthcare management and related professions by creating a community of undergraduate, graduate, faculty and alumni studying or working in the field.
Participation in the organization will provide:

The ability to meet students in the same or relevant majors
The opportunity for undergrads to talk to MBA students about graduate programs
Networking with faculty, alumni and professionals working in the field
The opportunity to hear speakers on current healthcare issues
Information on career opportunities
An opportunity to develop professional contacts
A channel for healthcare management minors to get involved
Experience for a resume

Who Can Join TUHLO?

TUHLO is open to graduate students, undergraduate majors or minors studying healthcare management or related healthcare professions.

Interested?

If you are interested in participating next semester please view their website: http://tuhlo.weebly.com/ or email tuhealthleadership@gmail.com.