Week One Discussion 1

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Week One Discussion 1

The purpose of a Discussion is to foster a conversation among students for everyone to gain a deeper appreciation for the course content.

Each week contains multiple Discussions that you are required to address. Post your weekly contributions commenting on the key issues and also comment on contributions of two of your colleagues. 

Contributions must display original thinking and good knowledge of the subject matter, including links and references to sources used to back up your arguments.

1. Your contribution must be a Substantial Contributions.  A Substantial Contribution is a posting that adds value to the conversation by providing relevant different views or a personal relevant experience.  A point of view from an authority on the subject is also a substantial contribution.

2. Postings such as:  I agree with Joe, ……… and  repeating what Joe has already said…are not substantial contributions and do not add value to the discussion. This person in simply using someone else's contribution, not her/his own. If you agree with someone, explain why and provide new information.

3. Provide links and references of resources used. Expert sources add credibility to your statements and provide new views on the subject.

4. This is a business course. Use professional business language. Provide facts and quantitative information such as figures (numbers), statistics, charts, graphs, to justify your arguments.

Consider "Subscribing" to your Thread in order to receive email notices anytime someone writes back to you!

Why is it important that supply chain management processes be both cross-functional and cross-firm? In your answer address the problems associated with functional silos and corporate silos.