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Matthew D Whittaker commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 11, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
– Starbucks-CI alliance was valuable to both because it increased the quality control of coffee and enhanced the environment preservation efforts. Starbucks business and social strategy was able to strength the overall well-being of small coffee producers.
– Starbucks is taking a leadership role in terms of coffee purchasing guidelines. They…[Read more]
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Matthew D Whittaker commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 10, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
– Jeff Bezo created Amazon in July of 1995 with the mission to use the internet to transform book buying and differentiate itself form competitors.
– In Europe, Amazon faced challenges such as cultural differences and required a different assortment of products. Amazon wanted to bring a universal product base that would serve the needs of all…[Read more]
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Matthew D Whittaker commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection – Week 7, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
RFID at Metro:
– RFID helps to reduce the labor cost and margin or error.
-Provides advantages such as lower labor costs, lower human error, and more accurate forecasting.
-RFID can be flexible and meet the unique needs of every business.RFID Technology:
– Faster and more accurate than barcodes
-RFID tags are reusable
-Can be costly,…[Read more] -
Matthew D Whittaker commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection for Week 2, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
– Croc’s supply chain is one of the companies core competencies.
-Croc’s has a vertical supply chain
– E commerce allows businesses to reach a much wider audiene
-Cros products are not just made for style, but also functionality
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Matthew D Whittaker commented on the post, Happy Birthday SNL // the typists from the Carol Burnett show, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Key things I learned:
1. Supply chain is crucial for businesses. It is very complex and there are many parts, such as, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, shipment, and transportation.
2. Many of a businesses cost savings come through making their supply chain more efficient.
3. SCM follows a cross enterprise integration.
4. The…[Read more]
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Matthew D Whittaker commented on the post, Introductions: Day 1, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
-Matt Whittaker
-Major: Supply Chain Management Minor: Marketing
-No internship experience
-Supply chain experience as a customer