Discussion
Topic 1
Companies such as Walmart have moved beyond JIT (just-in-time) to vendor-managed inventory (VMI) systems. Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement. What special controls, if any, should be developed to monitor VMI systems?
Topic 2
One of the threats associated with having employees telecommute is that they may use company-provided resources (laptop, printer, etc.) for a side business. What are some other threats? What controls can mitigate the risk of these threats? Discuss the ethical considerations an employee should make when presented with this scenario.
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