Mojahed Ibrahim

List examples of companies which involve their suppliers in new product development? Do you agree that this is a good practice? What are the pitfalls?

This article describes how the internet has changed the supply chains (click here).

Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class in week 2 (Lecture 2 + Zappos case).

Look up the  ‘value chain’ on the internet and answer the following questions:

What are the key processes in a value chain?
How does technology impact each of these key processes?

MIS 3537
 Internet & Supply Chains
Spring 2013

Due Date: February 5, 2013
Refer to the case “Zappos.com: Developing a Supply Chain to Deliver WOW!”. Answer the following questions briefly.

1. Is Zappos […]

click here for week 2 lecture slides

In the week, we’ll understand how internet (and Information Technology) in general has changed supply chains, with specific focus on eDesign, eMarkets, eCollaboration and eFulfilment.

1.  What percentage of safety stock would manufacturers in the footwear industry typically produce when meeting their fall orders (“pre-books”)?

2. How many pairs of their first flip-flop sandal model did Crocs […]

True or False (Give reasons (1-2 lines) in support of your answer)

Manufacturers who earn higher margins on their products are more likely to over-produce than under-produce.

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Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class in week 1.

Real funny commercials on how the internet is changing supply chain management.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRqWcvIduTg

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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 […]