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Levi Penrod commented on the post, Q&A: Can I/T Help with Ethics / Green in Supply Chains, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
I think one of the biggest ways that IT can promote a green environment is by going paperless. IT is a streamlined version of previous processes that may have contained a lot of pen and paper or printing. With advancements in cloud technology and eventually blockchain, there should be no reason not to do everything over the internet. This makes…[Read more]
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, Amazon delivery and Ethics, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
The biggest problem with Amazon in this situation is the unethical treatment of their independent contractors. The fact of the matter is that Amazon is not directly employing these workers because they work for small shipper that Amazon uses. In order to combat this PR nightmare, they could approach these small companies they are using and say…[Read more]
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 11, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
Starbucks Case:
– Starbucks prides itself on sustainable sourcing practices and it proves to work as it is very applicable to their customer base
– IT played a huge role in Starbucks success and will continue to do so in the futureGuest Lecture:
– I was surprised to hear about that actual downsides of blockchain and the difficulty with it…[Read more] -
Levi Penrod commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 10, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
Amazon:
-there is much to be considered when entering new countries with different cultures and laws
-because of the way Europe is set up, it proved difficult to figure out where and what products should be at each DCLecture:
-being green is more than just cleaner processes; it also includes sustainability and ethics
-they should be…[Read more] -
Levi Penrod commented on the post, Future Delivery Methods, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
I would definitely pay a few extra dollars to get my package delivered this quickly. I think one of Amazon’s (much like Zappos) goals is to get you as close to a brick and mortar retail experience as possible, and this is just one more step toward that. Being able to order something to your house and get it within the hour would be a giant…[Read more]
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, CIO Perspective, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
My initial reaction to this article was “does this woman sleep?” She is very clearly an impressive CIO and impressive leader in her company and I admired how much she does and is in charge of. It was interesting to learn how much technology is involved in here day to day life and the day to day of the company. She talked about how it was less a…[Read more]
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, 100 second reflection: Week 8, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Hulu Case:
– I finally understand how revenues and deals are made between large companies and small start ups like Hulu
– I learned how much companies like Hulu rely on their partnerships with their affiliates
Procurement:
– Procurement has had a profound impact from the internet and e-commerce
– Sourcing is much more than picking a good…[Read more] -
Levi Penrod commented on the post, Blockchain: Is this the new Internet?, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Blockchain can most certainly have the impact that the internet had. The internet was all about connecting people to one another that otherwise wouldn’t be able to connect. Blockchain now takes those people that are connecting and adds an important element of honesty when having a transaction or transferring information. This takes industries to a…[Read more]
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, RFID Videos, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Benefits:
-easier and quicker checkout
-better tracking ability for shipped products
-reduced labor with automated processes
-reduces human error
-higher order accuracyPitfalls:
-expensive implementation
-data security becomes a greater concern
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, New Age Warehousing, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Benefits of Kiva:
1. Increased efficiency
2. Reduced lighting costs
3. Reduced heating/cooling costs
4. Decreased travel time in warehouse
5. More comfortable environment for workers
6. Reduced labor costs by 50%
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, Amazon: Go – What do you think?, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
1. I really like the idea of Amazons Go store. Its a novel idea in retail that eliminates one of the biggest frustrations of retail stores: lines. I personally don’t care about whether Amazon is tracking my purchases or has a little bit of my information so I would be more than willing to shop somewhere like this for the convenience and speed of…[Read more]
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, Introductions: Day 1, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Levi Penrod
Major: Supply Chain Management
Minor: Business Analytics
I currently have an internship with Soom Foods as a logistics intern and deal heavily with the flow of their product. -
Levi Penrod commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection for Week 2, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Some of my takeaways from week 2:
1. Crocs has an incredibly effective supply chain that allows them to adaptive to demand and gives them a competitive advantage in the marketplace
2. The internet is a huge driver of supply chain because of the rise of e-commerce, online shopping, and faster communication
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, Q&A: Software in Supply Chains, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
MIS professionals should definitely be able to have an understanding of the supply chains because each and every part of the supply chain involves software and these softwares often need to speak to each other. Having an understanding of what the supply chain actually does will aid in understanding of what is necessary in the software and how it…[Read more]
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 1, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
The main points I learned from week 1 are that supply chain has a place in just about every company in the world that sells something and that the technologies in supply chain are constantly changing. I learned that each and every part of the supply chain relies on one another, so having the technology that can handle every part of the supply…[Read more]
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, Join the Course's Online Community (Blog), on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
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Levi Penrod commented on the post, 100 second reflection for Week 5, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
I think the biggest thing that I learned during the first week of the Beer Game was that you have to pace yourself and absolutely have to communicate with the other members of the supply chain. If you don’t order enough to start, then you’re going to end up overcompensating and driving costs way higher as well as having too much because you did…[Read more]