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Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, Blockchain: Is this the new Internet?, on the site 6 years, 3 months ago
Is this really a technology with potential impact the Internet had?
This technology has the potential to impact the same way the internet did because of the following reasons:
– It allows digital information – virtually anything of value – to be distributed
– Virtually risk-free / transparent / incorruptible because the blockchain database…[Read more] -
Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, 8 years, $1 Bn ERP System – Worth It?, on the site 6 years, 3 months ago
Why would an implementation take this long and cost so much?
– It takes time to clean up messy databases, simplify code and update early parts of the implementation
– $15 million is devoted to “inefficiency resources” to keep things running and familiarizing employees with the new ERP system
– Part of that went toward employee-recommended cha…[Read more] -
Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, Q&A: Final thoughts (100 second reflection on the course), on the site 6 years, 3 months ago
– What you learned?
I learned that IT is one of the factors that make supply chains successful, but human aspects are also important as technology. This is because collaboration and teamwork are critical to supply chains (and other areas of the business), otherwise, information sharing would be useless without collaboration.
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Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, Q&A: Can I/T Help with Ethics / Green in Supply Chains, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
Technology / information systems help companies become socially and environmentally by:
– Enables green design- life cycle: i.e. Starbucks design reusable and recyclable cups
– Enables green design – waste prevention, less packaging, & life cycle: i.e. IKEA’s products are renewable and recyclable. IKEA is also using sustainable and inexpensive…[Read more] -
Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 11, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
Starbucks Case:
– Starbucks alliance (SBX) with Conservation International (CI) enables the company to create a more economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable coffee system as well as providing high-quality coffees.
– The key factors for enabling the success of SBX – CI alliance are goal congruency, value generation, communication,…[Read more] -
Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, Amazon delivery and Ethics, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
The delivery drivers, classified as “independent drivers,” are essentially Amazon real drones. However, they work under a system that forces them to carry all of the costs of making deliveries, such as gasoline, (potential) parking tickets, car maintenance, etc. They also have to pay extra weekly fees including, “administrative,” “insurance,” and…[Read more]
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Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, CIO Perspective, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
Based on the article, I find that Melanie Kalmar has exhibited qualities of a good leader. Melanie, for instance, has a forward-looking vision; she strategizes and plans for the future and she drives innovations. What makes her a forward-looking leader is not only because she thinks and plans for the future, but because she can actively display…[Read more]
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Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, Future Delivery Methods, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
What is your reaction to this delivery method of the future?
– Drone deliveries is definitely a fascinating idea, but I don’t think that this is a practical delivery method. First, there is no guarantee that this method would be a cheaper alternative to the existing delivery methods. Secondly, drone deliveries would need to account for safety…[Read more] -
Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection – Week 7, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
RFID at Metro Case:
– RFID implementation costs involve significant upfront costs, for both Metro and its suppliers. These costs include:
1. Tag,
2. Hardware (reader, computer system, RFID printers),
3. Software (database, applications), and
4. Organizational costs (training, suppliers, innovation center, etc.)
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Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, Amazon: Go – What do you think?, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
1. I would feel comfortable shopping at this store. Personally, I dislike waiting in the checkout line, so if this store can give me a quicker and easier (grocery) shopping experience, then I would not mind shopping here. Also, I think I would not be concerned with privacy as long as the store gathers only necessary information for purchasing…[Read more]
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Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, RFID Videos, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Benefits:
– Automates checkout process
– makes checkout quicker and easier
– Improves inventory management
– eliminates errors of placing merchandise in the wrong location
– tracks inventory whereabouts at all times
– Enables data storage
– transfers data/information regarding merchandise quicker and…[Read more] -
Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, 100 second reflection for Week 5, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
The key things that I learned during week five for:
Beer Game
– Inefficient and lack of communication cause variability and fluctuation in the supply chain.
– Members of the supply chain (Retailer, Wholesaler, Distributor, and Factory) were confused with placing orders because of arising issues like shipment delay, backorder cost, and…[Read more] -
Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, New Age Warehousing, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Some benefits of Kiva to Zappos include:
1. Increased Inventory accuracy- about 100%
2. Defect rate- 0%
3. Improvement in safety- before there were two to three incidents a week or a month, now there are 0 incidents
4. Removes complexity
5. Better working environment- peaceful, quiet, effective communication (i.e. less yelling)
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Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, Instructions for Beer Game, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
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Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, Join the Course's Online Community (Blog), on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
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Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
MIS professionals definitely need to understand supply chains in order to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the firm. Looking at the diagram, you can see the different processes (Procurement, Production, Distribution, and Sales) and the different software applications needed for each of those processes (SNP, PP/DS, TP/VS, DP, gATP). If…[Read more]
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Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
A few key things that I learned in the second week of class are:
Crocs Case:
– Crocs’ highly flexible supply chain allows the company to easily adjust to fluctuating demands and gives the company a competitive advantage, which helps drive growth.
– Crocs made several changes to their supply chain to adapt for profits and adjust to growing d…[Read more] -
Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 1, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
The key things I learned in the first week of class are:
– One of the goals of supply chain management is to produce and distribute products at the right amount, to the right locations at the right time. This is to ensure an efficient flow of operations/processes to suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, etc.
– Supply chain is a network and…[Read more] -
Kathleen Nguyen commented on the post, ICE 5.1 Telling a Story through Visualization, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
Kathleen Nguyen
Major: Finance / Minor: MIS / Senior
– In the past, I worked as a receptionist at VN Chiropractic Center, and now I am working as an entry-level pharmacy technician at Caring Pharmacy. My responsibilities include stocking inventories, distributing medicines, packaging product, etc.
– I have a supply chain experience as a tutor…[Read more]