Perry Catando

Username: tuf43494
Email: tuf43494@temple.edu
Partner: Eric Rose, eric.rose@temple.edu

One way that technology / information systems help companies become socially and environmentally responsible is that IT reduces paper consumption. Because IT involves putting data in an online database, it allows companies to use less paper and subsequently less trees need to be chopped down. Another way IT helps companies become socially and…[Read more]

Starbucks Case:
-A lesson to be learned from the Chiapas project was that In order for a partnership between two organizations to work, they must have similar principles and objectives.
-With I/T implemented within its supply chain, Starbucks will able to find solutions to minimize cost, as well as minimize its environmental footprint at the…[Read more]

I think the best way to solve this issue is to give the independent contractors more ways to be incentivized or paid. One way this could be done is by simply adding a minimum wage system for these drivers and not base their pay only off the amount of addresses that a driver visits. Another possible solution could be charging customers a higher…[Read more]

Amazon Europe Case:
-Amazon actually started off selling only books and now has transformed into one of the largest e-commerce retailers in the world.
-Early on, Amazon’s strategy was to hold modest inventory and then order from wholesalers, in order to build its vast selection of books in its online catalogue.
-Challenges Amazon Europe faced w…[Read more]

I think Amazon’s concept of fast drone delivery is very cool and interesting. However, it is hard for me to be able to trust the possible reliability of this service. Things that need to be taken into account are weather conditions and technological failures. Also, if more companies were to take up this type of delivery service, it could lead…[Read more]

Hulu Case:
-Digital channels put pressure on existing business models for firms in the TV industry because they have extensive content that can be watched at almost any time at the viewer’s own discretion.
-Hulu’s three segments are content providers, distribution, and viewers.
-Companies such as Hulu and Netflix have the ability to create…[Read more]

Benefits:
– Improved visibility for inventory
– Reduced manual and labor costs
– Increased automation, meaning less errors
– Real-time data is available

Pitfalls:
– Costly
– Low level of security

After playing the beer game in week 5, one of the key things I learned is that communication between the different entities in a supply chain is absolutely crucial to keep supply and demand in order. For example, if there is a miscommunication between the retailer and distributor about the amount of product needed, it can lead something such as…[Read more]

The benefits of Kiva to Zappos include the following:
-Quick implementation
-Increased productivity
-Increased inventory accuracy
-Increased safety
-Removes complexity
-Less strain on employees
-More peaceful environment
-Decreased training cycle times from 4 days to less than half a day
-Better space utilization
-More time…[Read more]

It is definitely important for MIS professionals to understand supply chains. Procurement, production, distribution, and sales all go through many different long-term and short-term software modules. Understanding the flow of these modules is important due to the fact that there are multiple modules involved for each process. MIS professionals…[Read more]

Takeaways from Week 2:

-After reviewing the Crocs case, I have learned there is huge advantage to having a flexible supply chain. By having this type of supply chain, companies can cater to changing customer demands in a very efficient manner.

-IT has the ability to drive changes in supply chain dynamics through a variety of ways. One…[Read more]

One of the most important key things that I learned in our first class was that a supply chain is a complex network of relationships that organizations maintain with trading partners to source, manufacture, and deliver their products. The supply chain deals with every step in a products life cycle from acquiring the raw materials for the product…[Read more]

Perry Catando (perrycatando@temple.edu)
Eric Rose (eric.rose@temple.edu)
Max Tong (max.tong@temple.edu)
Alfred Santos (alfred.santos@temple.edu)
Rayanna Ruani

-Perry Catando.
-Senior majoring In Supply Chain Management.
-No internship experience.
-Supply chain experience as a customer.

Perry Catando (tuf43494)