English must be first language
Must be completed by Friday October 23 at 11 am EST.
Must use some framework (included in slide decks) to scaffold thoughts (People, processes, technologies/Integrative learning Framework/Value Disciplines/Levels of Decison Making - just one of the frameworks)
Materials attached. Wayfair article is the second article in the course pack.
Questions to be addressed:
How did Wayfair historically improve its delivery speed and reliability while offering a highly variable assortment of products?
What further improvements to Wayfair's supply chain would you recommend?
Assume that Wayfair wants to increase its focus on customer intimacy. What customer relationship management improvements would you recommend?
Format:
Requirements - Written Case Analysis—Assignments Guidelines
We will discuss three business cases in this course. You will be required to read each case and be prepared to discuss each of them in online class and/or discussion board. You will also be required to write three case analyses. The first two cases (Week 1 and Week 2) are given. For the third case analysis/write up, you have the option of analyzing the Week 3 case or analyzing a firm of your choosing (preferably a place with which you are or will be affiliated). See the note in the “Class Participation” section regarding the Week 3 Case Study if interested.When writing up your analysis, first imagine that the CEO of the referenced company has requested your assessment and recommendation to help them make a business investment decision. Second, organize your paper using the following three sections (please use these titles or more descriptive headings that reflect both the essence of the following titles as well as case conditions).
Business Context/Key Business Drivers (25%)
In this section, describe the company, their business model, and competitive position in their market. Also describe the business problem(s) the company faced that triggered their move to invest in information systems.