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Rosetta Net
Useful reference for Rosetta Net
Electronic Data Interchange
Here is a video explaining the concept of EDI in very simple terms
100 second reflection for week 10
Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class in week 10 (distribution and Amazon Europe case).
Q&A: Amazon Europe case
You have been asked to make a presentation to students in your academic major on how distribution issues are relevant to your major. Using examples from Amazon Europe case, summarize the lessons you learnt that are relevant to your major?
(for example, if you are a marketing major, you can comment on how Amazon used a better forecasting technique to account for the regional and seasonal nature of their demand).
Q&A: eFulfillment
What is rolling warehouse? Why is information sharing essential to implement this strategy? Give examples.
Q&A: WalMart’s strategy
WalMart has decided to go ahead with the peer-to-peer e-fulfillment model (click here) and hired you to manage the same. Propose a solution – technological and process based that will help WalMart succeed in this model.
Q&A: Will you deliver for Walmart??
Interesting article on how WalMart plans to crowdsource the “last mile problem” by having customers deliver online orders to others (click here). Think about the following points:
1. Will you buy products online if these are delivered at your house by a stranger instead of FedEx?
2. Will you consider signing up as a delivery agent for WalMart?
100 second reflection for week 9
Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class in week 9 (sourcing and Xbox case).
100 second reflection for week 8
Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class in week 8 (information goods and Hulu case).