Nate Huber

– As my first class in supply chain, I was very pleased to learn many of the fundamental concepts of supply chain and its interaction with the Internet/IT. Some of the concepts included: the effect that supply chain decisions can have on organization profitability, the importance of distribution operations and ethical goals and objectives to be…[Read more]

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Starbucks Case
– The partnership with CI was effective due to the many training methodologies that CI provided to the local farmers.
– Starbucks wanted to develop their ethical supply chain but also wanted to set an example for the industry – encouraging companies in the industry to follow their practices.

Gary Neights
– In Neights and…[Read more]

Amazon Europe
– Even the best products and services often times require reworking of business processes to ensure international success.
– Globalized markets reflect the necessity for adaptable supply chains.

Lecture:
– Defining morality, ethics, green principles is a complicated process.
– Ethics are subjective. – Typical American…[Read more]

Several people who have commented above have pointed out one of the most difficult problems with this technology: what to do about people in the city? If this technology were available today this would be one of the most convincing reasons to decide against paying extra for it. I think one interesting thing to consider is how current shipping…[Read more]

I think that one of the most insightful remarks she makes is found on the first page when she says, “I want to be clear it is a collaborative effort, that engages all facets of the company. That is how I like to operate, by engaging with the other executives and being extremely transparent about what we are doing”.

Her remarks about…[Read more]

Hulu
– One of the most important lessons from the Hulu case was the operational flow of a non-physical supply chain. In general, learning this operational flow yields a better understanding of disrupters like Hulu in the creative and television industries.

Procurement
-The interrelation of business processes and business functions.…[Read more]

I think one of the most important things to learn and take away from the Beer Game is: not only is communication key, but it is also incredibly important to forecast and pace yourselves. In the simulation, it takes several rounds for decisions to reveal their impacts and effects. This is an important lesson for real life. While we may not see…[Read more]

Key Takeaways from Croc Case:
– Flexible Supply Chains enable companies to better compete in their industries and meet demand efficiently.
– Launching globally at the onset of a company provides unique opportunities to differentiate your product or service.

Key Takeaways from Class Lecture:
– The Internet creates/created four key impact…[Read more]

Many of my takeaways from the first class include points previously mentioned. (the complexity of supply chains and logistics, IT’s important role in the process and ensuring accuracy of quantity to meet demand).

However, I think it is also interesting to consider how each supply chain, factory, manufacturer, warehouse etc. has their own supply…[Read more]

-Nate Huber
-Two years ago I worked as an undergraduate researcher at Fox in the Marketing department. Last summer, I worked as a US Operations Global Human Health Intern at Merck.
-My primary supply chain experience stems from being a customer.

Nate Huber