Matthew C McHale

This course was really insightful and informative on how supply chains work on the technological level. I enjoyed reading through the Harvard cases to better understand how the internet effects supply chains in the real world. I also grasped the concept of a supply chain through the simulations too. I got to experience what a bullwhip effect was…[Read more]

In week 10 we started out by talking about Amazon and their challenges when it came to being able to distribute products in Europe. They faced challenges like cultural differences, regulatory laws, payment methods, procurement strategy, and post services. They had 3 decentralized distribution centers that created a lot of deficiencies in their…[Read more]

In week 3, we discussed saw and discussed a presentation on the Zappos case. We learned how Zappos manages an effective supply chain and business model. Zappos’ goal is to make sure the customer is satisfied as possible by offering great customer service and exchanges of the shoes they sell. eMarketplaces are changing the way businesses manage…[Read more]

In the first half of week 7 we received our grades back from the midterm exam nd we discussed the delivery of information goods. We discussed the companies Blockbuster, Netflix, and Apple particularly about the iPod. We started off by talking about how Blockbuster was a profitable company, until disruptive innovations came about that changed the…[Read more]

In Week 8 we talked about Hulu for the case presentation. Hulu partners with broadcast networsk such as NBC, FOX, ABC, and CBS to distribute their television shows online. They also partner with cable networks as well. They distribute TV Shows like Seinfeld, Family Guy, New Girl, and more. However, Hulu doesn’t come without competition, Netflix…[Read more]

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In our week 2 class, we had a discussion on the Crocs case. We talked about how they were an expanding company pre-2008 and then how the 2008 economic really hurt them as a business. However, through their strong brand, efficient distribution, and diverse product line Crocs were able to stay afloat. They have an incredibly flexible supply chain.…[Read more]

In our week 2, we had a class discussion on the Crocs case. We talked about how they were an expanding company pre-2008 and then how the 2008 economic really hurt them as a business. However, through their strong brand, efficient distribution, and diverse product line Crocs were able to stay afloat. They have an incredibly flexible supply chain.…[Read more]

In week 2, we had a class discussion on the Crocs case. We talked about how they were an expanding company pre-2008 and then how the 2008 economic really hurt them as a business. However, through their strong brand, efficient distribution, and diverse product line Crocs were able to stay afloat. They have an incredibly flexible supply chain. The…[Read more]

Name: Matthew McHale
Major/Minor/Year: Supply Chain Management / MIS / Senior
Recent Internship: I am currently a Fuel Supply and Logistics intern at Wawa. I will be analyzing day-to-day data entries from the fuel common carriers that pick up allocations of gasoline from fuel terminals and deliver them to Wawa stores.
Supply Chain Experience:…[Read more]