D1 - Discussion Board post for Chapters 1& 2 – 5%

In this exercise you are asked to answer this question:

Do you think that a CPFR system is a good solution for the current problems in the grocery industry? Why?

Your answer should begin by explaining what the current problems in the grocery industry are. Then explain how SCM differs from traditional ordering methods, and how CPFR extends SCM. Next give the benefits and problems of CPFR. Finally state your opinion as to whether CPFR is a good solution for the current problems, and why you think so.

 

To give an adequate answer, you will need to give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion, drawn from the text Chapters 1 & 2, and the lectures on these chapters. The sections on SCM and CPFR will be especially helpful,  as will the ‘Window on Management’ on page 57.

 

To give an excellent answer (i.e. ‘A’ quality) you will need to draw from sources outside the text – from research on the web, from personal experience, etc. Some ideas of where to look (but feel free to ‘Google’ all you like!):

-the Web site for your text (http://wps.prenhall.com/ca_ph_laudon_MIS_2). The ‘Application Software Exercise’ for Chapter 2 is useful (you do not need to do the exercise) since it gives good ideas of ways in which SCM can be useful. Also the ‘Web Destinations’ links, especially the last (‘IT Topics’) – Do a search at that site for ‘CPFR’ and you’ll get some good stuff!

- my favourite site for IT news - http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/ - has good stuff on SCM/CPFR too. Use the site’s search engine so you don’t have to read a zillion articles to find the one you want.

 

Guidelines for responding:

Answers to D1 must be posted in the D1 Forum in the discussion board for your section of MGT2338. Do not post in the Discussion Board for course called “06W_MGT2338_314_315_316_317_318” (this Board is for questions and answers only).

This exercise may be done alone, or in teams of 2 or 3 students (teams larger than 3 are not permitted). If done as a team, all team mates must be in the same section. Each team (or individual working alone) must open one (and only one) thread. Ensure that the last name of each contributor appears in the thread header. You may enter one to three posts (use reply button for posts after the first) to complete your contribution to the discussion. Do not reply to the posts of others, or post questions in this forum.

Note that spelling and grammar do affect comprehension (and your mark!). Incerrek spulling and gramma offen make riting un-understand-ible! The spell checker in Bb will help, but remember that it is not prefect. You will still need to proof read you work!

 

Correct  attribution is important! Algonquin College values individual and original thinking. It believes one person’s words, images, or ideas are his or her own and must be respected as such. Plagiarism, whether done deliberately or accidentally, is defined as presenting someone else’s work, in whole or in part, as one’s own, and includes submission of another work (for example, ideas, wording) without crediting that source. This includes your Professor’s lectures and the Internet, as well as books and periodicals.   Adherence to acceptable standards of academic honesty is a vital aspect of the learning process at Algonquin College. Whether plagiarism is deliberate or accidental, the College considers the action unacceptable and will impose sanctions reflecting the severity of the incident. These may be a requirement that the student complete the course on academic integrity, a requirement that the student submit additional work,  assigning the grade of zero for the assignment, assigning the grade of F for the course, or suspension from the College. A record will also be kept in the student's file. For full details see Algonquin College Directive E43. 

 

Algonquin’s standard for attribution is the APA format. If you know how to use it, do so. If not, here’s a simplified set of instructions: add a reference number after the quoted material  (1), then,  at the bottom of your post provide (for each reference) a footnote that looks like this:

(1) Author (if any), date of publication (if known), Title (of book or web article), Publisher (or name of Web site), actual URL of page (for Web site only)

 

Deadline for posting: see Weekly Planner.  Review the marking rubrics (below) before final posting to be sure of your A+!

Evaluation – D1 Forum   Name(s):________________________________

 

 

Mark (out of…)

 

 

Assigned for…

 

 

    7
  • Clear explanation of current problems in the grocery industry
  • Clear explanation of how SCM differs from traditional ordering methods, and how CPFR extends SCM.
  • Clear list of benefits and problems of CPFR.
  • Clear as to whether CPFR is a good solution for the current problems, and why.
  • Gives specific reasons and examples to support opinion, drawn from the text  and lectures on these chapters.
  • Quoted material attributed correctly (ref no. after quoted text; ftnote with Author, date of pub, Title, Publisher, URL of page)
  • Clear writing, headings used, no grammar/spelling errors serious enough to affect readability

 

 

              3

 
  • original thinking – adds from web research, and/or experience
  • research clearly related to question “Is CPFR a good solution for current problems in grocery industry?”
  • Provides correct attribution for added material


Mark ____________10 (minus 20% per day late penalty if posted after deadline.)