Case Study and one short writing

Case Study and one short writing

PART 1

Case Study Questions

• Enterprise Resource Planning, Technology Note. Austin, D., Escalle, C., Cotteleer, M. (HBSP packet)

The following questions are based on the Case: Cisco Systems, Inc. Implementing ERP, 9-699-022:

1. What company was selected to provide consultation? Why?
2. What company was selected to provide the new ERP system? Why?
3. Name and provide a brief description of the five tracks that team members were placed into. Who oversaw all five tracks?
4. Describe each of the “Conference Room Pilots” that were used to implement the new ERP system.
5. What helped the ERP system succeed after its initial live implementation?

 

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PART 2

 

Case Study Questions

• Case: Supply Chain Management At Wal-Mart. Johnson, F. (HBSP packet)
• Enterprise Resource Planning, Technology Note. Austin, D., Escalle, C., Cotteleer, M. (HBSP packet)
• Global Supply Chain Management: Chapter 1: What Is Supply Chain Management? Drake, M. (HBSP packet)

 

1. How did Walmart begin?
2. How did Walton and his senior management cut out the middle man?
3. What is the hub and spoke design of distribution centers? How did this impact where distribution centers and stores were located?
4. What kind of retail strategy did Walmart use?
5. How did Walmart’s information systems capability evolve?
6. What was REMIX and what role did RFID play?

 

 

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PART 3

 

RBP Component: Pick Your Topic

Think of some change you would like to see at either your place of work or here at BCCC (or another college, if Bucks isn’t your primary institution). This change can include purchasing new equipment, adjusting work systems, improving parking or other facilities, or just about anything that you believe needs improvement. Your audience is the company senior management or the college director of student services. Assume that your reader did not ask for this proposal, so keep in mind that your proposal will need to persuade him/her that a need or problem exists.

In a short paragraph (minimum 150 words), describe this problem in detail and how it affects company or college operations or costs. Explain why this problem requires a solution. Please copy and paste your paragraph into the discussion board.

Please know that you are not committed to your topic and/or argument at all. It’s there to serve as a jumping off point for you and your research. In fact, I expect that your ideas will change shape and develop as you progress through this assignment.