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Reflective Writing 06

NEW LEARNING

What did I learn that was new to me?

Monday, 28^th May 2012 – On this week we are continue learning Lecture 6 which is Supply Chain Management. The topic covered: Creating value via supply chain, Benefits of using web technologies in supply chain management, Materials tracking technologies, Ultimate consumer orientation, Building and maintaining trust.

Supply Chain means the manufacturer to the retailer to the customer.

Supply Chain Management  means the way they organize supply chain from the manufacturer until the suppliers.

Alliances - associate / group / series

share information - e.g. facebook

Material Tracking Technologies - 1- Optical scanners and barcodes 2- Integration of barcodes and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), 3- RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device)

Barcode have 2 types - cosmetic product and at t-shirts

Transmitter -  using the signal

RFID - for eg. Mostly electronic goods

Ultimate Consumer Orientation – internet technologies can help by improving communications.

Building and Maintaining Trust – trust is a major issue in forming supply chain alliances.

Summary – Effective supply chain management is key in providing a better service to the customer. Web technologies can significantly enhance the effectiveness of supply chain management. Material Tracking technologies such as RFID have an important role to play. Trust is a vital element in forming successful supply chain alliances.

What insights did this new knowledge give to me?

This topic was a new knowledge to me.

Did it help me see something in a new light?

Yes, it is very useful to help me to know more about this topic.

Did it help me understand something that I didn’t understand before?

Yes, very helpful, because the lecturer has giving an example when gives the explanations.

PERSONAL REACTION

How did I feel about what was done?

I feel I still need to understand this topic and have to catch up faster while the lecturer gives the explanations.

Did it affect me emotionally and if so how?

Yes, of course when I’m feel too tired, I’m not concentrate on my study.

What did I like or enjoy and why?

I like when the lecturer asked us to take a break so we are not too stress.

What did I dislike and why?

I don't like when I still don't understand what the lecturer taught for not giving full attention.

What did I find easy to do or understand and why?

i find easy and understand because the lecturer has given the examples when she gives an explanations.

What did I find difficult or challenging to do or understand and why?

I find difficult or challenging to do or understand the words because it is difficult to find out the main points, meaning of some complicated words because I’m not really good in English but i will try the best to be good in English.

ACTION TO BE TAKEN

Is there any action that I will take as a result of what was done?

Yes, always ask the lecturer if not understand.

Reflective Writing 05

NEW LEARNING

What did I learn that was new to me?

Monday, 21^st May 2012 – On this week we are continue learning Lecture 5 which is eCommerce Business To Business Strategies. The topic covered: Purchasing activities, Logistic activities, Support activities, eGovernment, Electronic data interchange (EDI) and Value-added networks (VANS). Background to B2B eCommerce, this company can use eCommerce to improve 1-Purchasing and logistics processes. 2- Support Processes which are finance, administration, human resources and technology development. 3- Flexibility to respond to changing circumstances.

Electronic data interchange (EDI) – computer to computer transfer of business information between two businesses that use a standard format on some kind. Which are invoices, purchase orders, requests for quotations, bills of lading (shipping document) and receiving reports.

EDI Standards – 1) ASC X 12 (American National Standards Institute)

                         2) UN/EDIFACT (United Nations)

                 3) Agreement to develop international standards but no date for                               implementation.

Direct Connection EDI and Indirect connection EDI through a VAN.

EDI on the Internet – Content Inspired Component Architecture (CICA) provides greater flexibility. Financial EDI (FEDI) provide instructions to banks.  FEDI handled by EDI –capable banks.

Summary: eProcurement can aid purchasing activities including sourcing suppliers. Web technologies can enhance logistics by tracking and reporting on freight movement. eGovernment can improve links between citizens and their government. EDI can radically improve the transfer of business information.

What insights did this new knowledge give to me?

This topic was a new knowledge to me. It’s about business to business (B2B) which I understand is sourcing suppliers. eProcurement means perolehan / permintaan. MRO – Maintenance Repair Operation. eGovernment – electronic government.

Did it help me see something in a new light?

Yes, it is very useful to help me to know more about this topics.

Did it help me understand something that I didn’t understand before?

Yes, very helpful, because the lecturer has giving an example when gives the explanations.

PERSONAL REACTION

How did I feel about what was done?

I feel I still need to understand this topic and have to catch up faster while the lecturer gives the explanations.

Did it affect me emotionally and if so how?

Yes, of course when im feel too tired and im not concentrate on my study.

What did I like or enjoy and why?

I like when the lecturer asked us to take a break so we are not too stress.

What did I dislike and why?

I don't like when I still don't understand what the lecturer taught for not giving full attention.

What did I find easy to do or understand and why?

i find easy and understand because the lecturer has given the examples when she gives an explanations.

What did I find difficult or challenging to do or understand and why?

I find difficult or challenging to do or understand the words because it is difficult to find out the main points, meaning of  some complicated words because I'm not really good in English.

ACTION TO BE TAKEN

Is there any action that I will take as a result of what was done?

Yes, always ask the lecturer if not understand.

Reflecting Writing 04

NEW LEARNING

What did I learn that was new to me?

Week 3 - This week we are given Test 1. This Test 1 have 2 questions which are Question 1 is about a retail store which you familiar that has a Web site on which it sells products or services similar to those it sells in its physical retail stores. We need to explore the website and answer the questions by using our own words. Question 2 is about the main forces that led to the commercialization of the Internet. This question have to summarize what influenced the internet advertising, brain awareness, how many people know about the internet and what a target audience - worldwide.

Then we are continue Test 1 which are questions 3, 4 and 5. 

Question 3 is about two possible service-for-fee offerings that might become available to users of Internet-enabled wireless devices (such as iPad or mobile phones) in the near future. What i understand about this question was i have to know what kind of service offer, how they can make profits, the risk of network, in term of company and user. 

Question 4 is about why a customer-centric Web site design is so important, yet is so difficult to accomplish. I have to describe this question.

Question 5 is about promoting products on the Web is different from using mass media promotion or personal contact and explain the advantages and disadvantages of the approach for the fishing rod Web business. I have to find promote fishing rod by using mass media, personal contact and websites and also advantages and disadvantages of each.

What insights did this new knowledge give to me?

This questions was a new knowledge to me. I'm learning how to answer question 1. Lecturer told me to answer this type of question with 5W1H which is Who, What, Where, When, Why and How. And also to answer the questions it must have the introduction ( 1 Paragraph ) then Body ( got 3 Paragraph) and lastly, Conclusion - Summarize ( 1 Paragraph )

Did it help me see something in a new light?

Yes, it is very useful to help me to know more about this questions.

Did it help me understand something that I didn’t understand before?

Yes, very helpful, because the lecturer has giving an example when gives the explanations.

PERSONAL REACTION

How did I feel about what was done?

I feel I have to catch up faster while the lecturer gives the explanations.

Did it affect me emotionally and if so how?

Yes, of course when im not finished it by a day. So i need to answer the question as soon as possible.

What did I like or enjoy and why?

I like when the lecturer gives more time to answer this questions.

What did I dislike and why?

I don’t like when have to submit on time.

What did I find easy to do or understand and why?

i find easy and understand because the lecturer has given the examples when she gives an explanations.

What did I find difficult or challenging to do or understand and why?

I find difficult or challenging to do or understand this questions because must have a conclusion. 

ACTION TO BE TAKEN

Is there any action that I will take as a result of what was done?

Yes, always ask the lecturer if not understand and don't know how to answer.

Test 2: CHAPTER 5, 6

CHAPTER 5, 6

Q1: Define "direct materials" and "indirect materials". List reasons for a large company having two separate departments to manage the purchasing of each.

The raw materials used in the creation of the final product. Direct material is a direct cost and includes any raw material that ends up as a part of the final product. Example for direct materials is laptop.

Indirect Materials is any material that is not part of the finished product or used to make the product. Consumables such as cleaning chemicals, disposable tools, protective devices not used as raw materials, but which make the production of a good or service possible, more efficient, or safer.

The reasons for a large company having two separate departments to manage the purchasing of each was because the large companies used to have the separate departments for the direct and indirect material because indirect material also known as marketing, this is everything that company do to reach and persuade prospects. The sales or known as direct material, this is everything that company do to close the sale and get a signed agreement or contract. Both are necessities to the success of a business. The company cannot do without either process. By strategically combining both efforts company will experience a successful amount of business growth.



Q2: In about 200 words, describe the reasons a buyer might have for wanting to participate in an industry consortium marketplace instead of setting up its own private company marketplace.

An industry consortium marketplace is when a group that has similar goals comes together to rise above others. An industry consortium can also be known as a partnership, joint venture or partner share. These partnerships can be very easy to establish. At the same time, an industry consortium marketplace can also have its disadvantages.

On the other hand, a buyer might also want to participate in an industry consortium market instead of setting up its own private company marketplace because of large investments, its may benefit from the combination of complimentary skills of two or more people. There is a wider knowledge, skills and contacts. Share holding pattern reduces business risk. It also can be cost-effective as each partner specializes in certain aspects of their business. Provide moral support and will allow for more creative brainstorming. Responsibilities is shared.

The disadvantages was since decisions are shared, disagreements can occur. A partnership is for the long term, and expectations and situations can change, which can lead to dramatic. The partnership may have a limited life; it may end upon the withdrawal or death of a partner. Business partners are jointly and individually liable for the actions of the other partners.

Conclusion

An industry consortium marketplace have the advantages and can also have the disadvantages. In a partnership there must be understanding, to share the same ideas, opinions and decisions so that no conflict occurs.

Q3: Which industries were the first to establish standard RFID technology? In about 100 words, state why, in your opinion, these industries were more interested in RFID tag technology than other industries.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a generic term that used to describe a system that transmit the identity ( in the form of a unique serial number) of an object or person wirelessly, using radio waves. Its grouped category of automatic identification technologies. RFID system is to enable data to be transmitted by a portable device called a tag which is read by the tag may provide identification or location information or specifics about the product tagged such as price, color, date of purchase, etc. RFID technology has been used by thousands of companies for a decade. RFID quickly gained attention because of its ability to track moving objects.

Unlike barcode technology, RFID technology does not require contact or line of sight for communication. RFID data can be read through the human body, clothing and non-metallic materials. For example vehicle access control. Cars, trucks or other vehicles can be tagged with passive RFID transmitters. When a restricted area, or a parking lot entrance, is approached, a reader at the site accesses the tag. If the vehicle is authorized the gate opens and it is allowed to pass. The mechanism works in pass or fail mode, access granted or access denied. However, if the data from the tag can be connected with a database, functionality of the system is greatly enhanced. It is not practical or cost effective to locate a PC at each entry point where an FRID reader and the gate control mechanism are located. As both require to a gate control a connection to communicate with a computer, making input from them available across a network once required just that.

Conclusion

There are many companies around the world use RFID today to improve internal effiencies and many other companies are using RFID for a variety of applications.

Lecture 6 - Supply Chain Management - the way they organise rantai dari manufacturer until the suppliers

Supply Chain - means the manufacturer to the retailer to the customer

Alliances - associate / group / series

share information - eg. facebook

Material Tracking - EDI (Electronic Data

Barcode ada 2types - cosmetic product
                               - arah baju

transmitter -  using the signal

RFID - for eg. mostly brg2 electronic


Ultimate Consumer Orientation

Building and Maintaining Trust - 

Summary