Laurel Miller

MIS 3537 Internet & Supply Chains
Spring 2013
Due Date: Jan 29, 2013
Refer to the case “Crocs: Revolutionizing an Industry’s Supply Chain Model for Competitive Advantage” from the Harvard Business Publishing […]

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. […]

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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 […]

Explain the following technologies, and how these are used in supply chains:

1. Extranet

2. VPN

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?

week 1 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 topics and definitions […]

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As we discussed, I am requesting that you take a few minutes and provide your evaluation. Your feedback is of course confidential. When I last checked the site, only half the students had completed it! I […]

Do recommendation systems such as Amazon’s always give the best results (click here)? – very nice article courtesy  Brandon Warech

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