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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, 8 years, $1 Bn ERP System – Worth It?, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Why would an implementation take this long and cost so much?
-Took a very long time to make sure it works and error free. It took almost a year and a half to simplify code even though the venture met the timeline in 2014.
-Poor risk management and geographic differences were very challenging.
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Q&A: Final thoughts (100 second reflection on the course), on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
In this class, I learned how technology, innovation, and an efficient supply chain work together to enhance a business on all platforms. We competed in an global simulation and beer game that taught us two different supply chain techniques such as the bullwhip effect. You taught us the importance of emerging technologies such as the blockchain.…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Global Supply Chain Simulation, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
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Email: tuf36463@temple.edu
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Q&A: Can I/T Help with Ethics / Green in Supply Chains, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
-Tech/IT helps companies become adaptable to social and environmentally friendly plus responsible partners
-We are now thriving in a paperless society
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 11, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Starbucks Case:
-Starbucks alliance with Conservation Alliance was valuable to both sides because it increased the quality control of coffee and enhance the environment preservation efforts.
-Fair trade coffee operation improves the world and creates a more sustainable product without financial gain being the main focusGuest…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Amazon delivery and Ethics, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
The issue that Amazon faces is its relationship with its independent contractors. These contractors are acting like Amazon drones as they hustle to meet next-day and same-day delivery from online retailers. These delivery drivers are getting paid $1.50 for each address it visits. This totals to be $225 a day, which seems like a pretty good…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Future Delivery Methods, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
The convenience and efficiency of Amazon’s new packaging service will revolutionize the logistic industry for the future. I would most likely pay for this delivery system as you get your online purchase order the same day. It will allow for online e-commerce businesses to blossom and fulfill customers demanding needs. Drones can cover a lot of…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, CIO Perspective, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Overall, the article was very interesting and touched upon Melanie Kalmar intriguing qualities as a CIO. Melanie shows excellent communication and marketing tactics to incorporate change in the company. Because of this, she plays a vital role in enhancing work efficiency and productivity. In the future, Melanie is an important leader in the…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, 100 second reflection: Week 8, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
The lecture consisted of IT change in traditional procurement. The process of eProcurement uses the internet to facilitate and integrate the procurement process. Two applications to eProcurement would be eContracting and eFulfillment. Another advantage is that eProcurement can reduce administrative costs, better sourcing and sustainable…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Blockchain: Is this the new Internet?, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
Blockchain is an innovative technology that will have a impact on the internet in many ways. For example, it is decentralized so it provides less risk and increases efficiency. Information security is a concern for many businesses that operate over the internet. This blockchain technology is so effective because it manages and takes out the…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection – Week 7, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
RFID at Metro Case:
-Benefits such as reduce labor cost and accurate inventory, which led to limited human error.RFID Technology:
-Unique serial #’s
-Improve on-shelf availability
-Reduce out-of-stocksLecture:
-SaaS simplified software process
-New innovative technology infrastructures can change the industry platform. -
Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Amazon: Go – What do you think?, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
I would feel very comfortable shopping at a store such as Amazon. This is because Amazon has the ability to protect the data that it retrieves from customers. Also, it has the ability to collect information from the outside of any routine purchases that I may make. It provides a quicker checkout procedure.
The technology strategy that Amazon…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, 100 second reflection for Week 5, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
The Beer game taught me that communication is a key asset in a supply chain to stay away from disastrous Bullwhip Effect. In this game, you must always have high amounts of inventory to take care of lead time and balance out the downstream and upstream of the supply chain. In the beginning of this game, it was a guess and check, from the…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Instructions for Beer Game, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Paul Weeks
Matthew Funk
Matthew Whittaker
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, New Age Warehousing, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Benefits of Kiva to Zappos:
1. Increased Productivity
2. Removes Complexity
3. Defect Rate= 0%
4. More Peaceful environment
5. Better Space Utilization
6. More time efficient
7. Energy savings
8. Employee savings
9. Better Working environment
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Q&A: Software in Supply Chains, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Yes, I do think that MIS professionals need to understand supply chains. This is because SAP is constantly evolving moving from large corporations to small businesses. This software covers all aspect of a business as it is shown in the diagram such as Procurement, Production, Distribution, and Sales. Having an MIS technical background with a…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 23, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
The main point that I grasped from the Crocs case would be Crocs core competencies and how they were able to distinguish themselves from competitors. One competency that caught my attention would be Crocs flexible supply chain and how it helps Crocs increase profitability. Another competency would be Crocs croslite material and unique design…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Case Groups, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Paul Weeks (tuf36463@temple.edu)
Matthew Funk (Matthew.funk@temple.edu)
Danielle Cassidy (tuf41920@temple.edu)
Elizabeth Davies (tuf52067@temple.edu)
Matthew Whittaker (tuf43086@temple.edu)
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 1, on the site 6 years, 9 months ago
Key points that I have learned from last class would be the relevance of this course and how it will help me advance in my professional career. For example, I will learn the in’s and out’s of how IT pushes a Supply Chain forward and how innovation is key for an efficient supply chain. Also, we went over the different components of a supply chain…[Read more]
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Paul William Weeks commented on the post, Introductions: Day 1, on the site 6 years, 9 months ago
Paul Weeks
Major: Supply Chain Management
Minor: MIS
Internships/SC experiences: I have had internships in the past with Exelon Power working as a Supply Chain Management intern. I worked on a summer project updating warehouse inventory and overseeing a merger & acquisitions between Exelon and Pepco. Also, I have had an internship with…[Read more] - Load More