What are the motivations for an organization to have a
good supply chain management (SCM) system?
Define SCM in your own words.
List the four drivers of SCM and how they impact the
system’s responsiveness.
What are the major types of SCM software?
Briefly describe the SCM processes.
Why is SCM implementation critical for the success of
e-business?
What are the major components of e-SCM?
Week 4 Discussion
Respond to the following in a substantive post (3–4 paragraphs):
In your own words, describe the key drivers of information systems infrastructure evolution. Choose one current information systems trend and describe the value it is providing to the enterprise.
Identify two challenges in managing the infrastructure and how the industry is providing solutions for those challenges. Feel free to choose readily available solutions.
Have you heard the acronyms: ERP, SCM, CRM? They are enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, and customer relationship management respectively. Choose one of the three systems and describe its value to the organization. What are the challenges of implementing such a system? Who are the key vendors in the chosen system?
Model Assessment
SCM Model Assessment
Details:
Use your organization’s SCM model as a basis for this assignment. If your organization does not have an SCM model implemented or if you are not currently working in healthcare, apply a model to a hypothetical organization. Address the following:
Describe the current inventory system.For the inventory system being described, who/what are the primary vendors?
Define forecasting. Is this concept utilized in your model?Is the ordering process formal or informal? Is any automation/software utilized to order supplies? If not currently working in healthcare, which process is preferred?
What strategic elements of your SCM model result in positive outcomes?
Regular post discussion with 2 answers
1. Why is supply chain management (SCM) so important to healthcare operations? Provide examples.
2. How are radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies being utilized in your organization? If RFID is not currently being utilized, how might this technology benefit a healthcare organization?
