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Q&A: e-markets – week 4
Find and list URLs for e-markets in the following industries (to enable broader participation, a student may not attempt more than 1-2): Pulp, Paper, Food, Plastics, Chemicals, Furniture, Metals, Energy, Steel, Cattle (feel free to use other industries) Also describe briefly the basic and value added services provided by each e-market.
Reading for week 4
Article on B2B markets (click here).
WWW ClearOrbit Case
MIS 3537
Internet & Supply Chains
Spring 2014
Due Date: February 13, 2014
Refer to the case “World Wide Technology and Clearorbit: Enabling Supply Chain Collaboration” on the HBSP website.
Answer the following questions briefly:
1. What were the main challenges facing the OEM’s MRO purchasing operations?
2. Why did WWT choose ClearOrbit’s POC software?
3. What benefits did the OEM and WWT realize?
4. What steps did OEM/WWT take to convince suppliers to use the new system?
5. What other supply chain collaboration initiatives can OEM/WWT pursue?
100 second reflection for week 3
Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class week 3 – Technology in Supply Chains and Zappos case
New Age Warehousing
Warehouse management is a key challenge for companies selling goods on the internet. Companies such as Zappos use robots to automate the process. Here are a couple of videos we saw in class about the Kiva Robots. Summarize the benefits of Kiva to Zappos.
Week 2 Lecture Notes
click here for week 2 lecture slides
In the week, we’ll understand how internet (and Information Technology) in general has changed supply chains, with specific focus on eDesign, eMarkets, eCollaboration and eFulfilment.
Zappos Case
MIS 3537
Internet & Supply Chains
Spring 2014
Due Date: February 6, 2013
Refer to the case “Zappos.com: Developing a Supply Chain to Deliver WOW!”. Answer the following questions briefly.
1. Is Zappos mainly a pull or a push supply chain? With illustration of Zappos’ current supply chain, show the push-pull boundary of Zappos? Also show the push-pull boundary of Zappos’ Drop Ship model.
2. Show the evolution of Zappos’ supply chain in a diagram. What changes did Zappos make in its supply chain? Do you think that these changes are justified?
3. What are Zappos’ core competencies and sources of competitive advantage? How sustainable are they?
4. How would you expand the business? Would you add more products, more geographies, or by selling private labels?
5. How would you expect the environment of a more cost conscious customers to affect Zappos’ business? What can Zappos’ do to maintain sales in such an environment?
All groups (expect the group making the presentation) are required to submit a printout of their answers to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Also, be prepared to discuss the case in the class.
Reading for week 3
This article describes how the internet has changed the supply chains (click here).
Supply Chain Commercials
Real funny commercials on how technology is changing supply chain management.
100 second reflection for week 2
Think for 100 seconds, and summarize the key things that you learned in the class week 2 – Intro lecture and Crocs case