WWT ClearOrbit Case

MIS 3537

Internet Enabled Supply Chains

Due Date: February 13, 2016

Refer to the case “World Wide Technology and Clearorbit: Enabling Supply Chain Collaboration” on the HBSP website.

Answer the following questions briefly:

1. Define these acronyms used in this case:  MRO; OEM; EDI, ERP
2. What were the main challenges facing the OEM’s MRO purchasing operations?
3. Why did WWT choose ClearOrbit’s POC software?
4. What benefits did the OEM and WWT realize?
5. What steps did OEM / WWT take to convince suppliers to use the new system?
6. What other supply chain collaboration initiatives can OEM / WWT pursue?