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Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, Q&A: Final thoughts (100 second reflection on the course), on the site 6 years, 3 months ago
– I have learned about the way technology has evolved over time and how it had/currently has an impact on supply chains.
– I learned about the bullwhip effect + its effect on decision-making among suppliers in the supply chain.
– I would have liked to learn about the possible alternatives that each company could have chosen in the case studies…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, 8 years, $1 Bn ERP System – Worth It?, on the site 6 years, 3 months ago
1) Why would an implementation take this long and cost so much?
– The implementation would take this long because they had to repeatedly test it to make sure it works and is mostly free from error.
– It took time to fix the errors in the system + they may have found additional errors they haven’t discovered early on in the process that they…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, Global Supply Chain Simulation, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
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Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, Q&A: Can I/T Help with Ethics / Green in Supply Chains, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
Technology/IT helps companies become socially and environmentally responsible because:
– Paperless: We are entering in a more paperless society. We used to put all of our data and information on paper when we work (e.g. Tax documents), but now we can put the data online and send them to clients without having the need to use paper. This also…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 11, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
Starbuck’s Case:
– SBX entering in an alliance with CI is shown to have benefits for both parties
– Companies need to consider the environmental implications when they operate a business(es)
– Communication, values, and goals are important to consider when establishing alliancesGuest Lecture:
– Elemica (although large) are susceptible to…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, Amazon delivery and Ethics, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
I have never really thought about how Amazon was able to continuously have cheap delivery all of these years until I read the article. I didn’t realize that they worked with delivery services that hired independent contractors, although they are technically employees. It is unfair for Lasership along with other big name delivery services to treat…[Read more]
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Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 10, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
Amazon Europe Case:
– Localization: If Amazon wants to continue doing business in Europe, they must consider the cultural differences of the continent and the resources they have there.
– They must consider the advantages and disadvantages of whether it is worth it or not to have a single DC or multiple DCs and where they should implement…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, Future Delivery Methods, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
This is a very neat service to have if you are in desperately in need of an item quickly or you need an item to be dropped off at a location other than your home. With this service, the issue is that you cannot deliver items during bad weather conditions (like rain or snow) because the item may get damaged. I would pay for the service if I needed…[Read more]
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Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, CIO Perspective, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
My reaction is that Melanie Kalmar has the good qualities of a good CIO (the ones you mentioned above). She is a leader that knows that DOW’s culture must evolve in order to change. She knows that employee experience, customer experience, market listening are fundamentals that are important to consider when the company is thinking about change.…[Read more]
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Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, 100 second reflection: Week 8, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
Hulu Case:
– Although digital technology has its benefits, there are downsides: More social awareness; security/piracy; increased advertising costs.
– Hulu has a lot of controls over various aspects of distributing content.
– Hulu has to be more aware of its competitors who are trying to do similar activities (streaming content…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, Blockchain: Is this the new Internet?, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
This is a technology with potential impact the Internet had. Blockchain creates less risk for people because it is difficult to hack. The hacker would have to not just change one block but all the blocks within that chain. This is tedious for them to do because it’s time consuming and difficult to modify. A lot of people have been investing in…[Read more]
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Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection – Week 7, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
RFID at Metro Case –
– Although there are a lot of RFID benefits, Metro needs to take into consideration of other variables (costs vs. benefits) that are critical to making its decision.
– Metro should focus on pallet-level tagging first instead of shifting to case-tagging because RFID tagging is still in its implementation phase at the…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, RFID Videos, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Benefits:
– Reduces time in checking out items, organizing products in warehouses, etc.
– Reduces/eliminates errors, such as informing the worker when the wrong item is placed on the wrong shelf
– Voluminous items can be tracked by a scanner.Pitfalls:
– If other readers are nearby, they can pick up on the RFID, which exposes other…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, Amazon: Go – What do you think?, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
This store seems interesting to shop at because it feels more personalized. For instance, since the technology is analyzing my likes and dislikes, the store will cater more to my needs the next time I visit. Also, I am usually in a time-crunch, so it is convenient that I can just check out my items by walking out.…[Read more]
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Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, 100 second reflection for Week 5, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
In week 5, we learned about the bullwhip effect through the Beer Game. One thing that I learned is that customer demand fluctuates a lot, so the supply chain gets chaotic when placing orders and receiving orders. Another thing I learned is that communication is essential when ordering shipments because if an order placed does not meet demand,…[Read more]
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Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection for Week 2, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Takeaways from the Croc’s Case
1) Croc’s was able to continue expanding and growing its company because it had a competitive advantage.
2) It is highly efficient to do business through the web because it expands the list of suppliers and customers.
3) Croc’s was able to develop an effective strategy that kept it sustainable through the 2008…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, New Age Warehousing, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Some benefits of Kiva to Zappos are:
1) Energy saving
2) Training cycle time is reduced
3) Natural security
4) Noise reduction in the warehouse
5) Fast speed efficiency allows for quicker shipping
6) Robots can work almost 24/7 and is powered by charging
7) Each robot can navigate around accidents, which reduces inefficiency
8) Each robot…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 23, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Yes, MIS professionals do need to understand supply chains because it gives them a better understanding of the firm. From looking at the diagram, one can see the different software modules that are both long term and short term to the SCM. The way I look at it is that MIS professionals would be able to follow the process flow of the supply chain…[Read more]
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Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 1, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
The key takeaways I learned in the first week of class are:
– The supply chain is a complex system that involves many different processes in order to make a final product.
– Analyzing data is essential in ensuring that that the supply chain is able to meet demand and develop products at minimal cost.
– The use of technology can be used in…[Read more] -
Theresa Nguyen commented on the post, NIST 800 60 V1R1 Guide for Mapping Types of Information and Information Systems to Security Categories, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Theresa Nguyen
Major: Accounting/ Minor: MIS/ Senior
Accounting Assistant/ Receptionist at FX Duffy & Co.
– I interact with clients by helping them make appointments with the CPAs in the firm; in addition, I review the clients’ information and organize it and then send it on to the CPAs for further review. - Load More