Management
Automotive accidents
Discussion 2
Prompt1:
In your own words explain Reason’s swiss cheese model. Give an example of this model’s implementation in any industry.
OR
Prompt2:
What are some of the factors that affect vigilance. Which one do you think is the most detrimental and why? What would you do to remedy this problem?
Your main post must be at least 200 words.
Technology in the Supply Chain
Paper 1: Technology in the Supply Chain (focus on communication, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, visibility, analytics, and cloud-based technologies)
Each paper will be 5 pages in length (not including cover page or reference page) There should be at least 10 academic /professional references and related citations. These are not opinion papers or position papers. They are short research papers that cover the pertinent aspects of the subject.
Talent management
According to Jack Welch, it’s a best practice to devote a lot of time, energy, and money to your A and A-minus players, and to let your C players go. However, Bock argues that management can improve the capabilities of their C players significantly through coaching and training.
What approach do managers in your organization take to talent management? What are the results?
Welch, Chapter 3: Differentiation: Cruel and Darwinian? Try Fair and Effective
Bock, Chapter 8: The Two Tails
Welch, J. & Welch, S. (2005). Winning. New York: HarperCollins.
Cybersecurity
It is important to understand that humans and technology interact in all information systems. Why do you feel businesses must spend time and money to educate their employees on security matters?
Supply chain management
This week’s readings suggest that technology is at the center of changes taking place in supply chain management. In this discussion you will take a closer look at innovative technologies that companies are implementing to streamline their supply chain operations and examine how these new technologies have affected their business performance.
For your initial post provide an example of a company that has been innovative with the implementation of new technology in their supply chain network. You can select a company on your own (using credible sources) from your textbook or from assigned readings. Your post must include the following:
Name your chosen company and describe their business, then explain how they have implemented change in their supply chain through technological innovation.
Explain how technology has changed the company, improved its supply chain management, and stimulated its competitive advantage.
Provide one example of another new technology that you think might further improve the company’s supply chain operations and increase its global efficiency and competitiveness.