Case Study Peer Comments:  In each case study, you are expected to respond to at least two peers’ postings in the classroom.  Comments should add new information to the discussion or provide an assessment of your peer's posting. Peer comments are due by Sunday midnight Mary Post: #2: To obtain the necessary transportation capabilities in a short timeframe, what type of software purchase option should myIoT pursue?  Explain. The software purchase option that myIoT, Inc. should pursue would be a SaaS application.  This is an Internet based service where the software is accessed online and there is no need to have it installed on site.  This is a less expensive option than purchasing software and licenses, and it allows access to the outside vendors.  It is also cheaper than hosted software.  Based on the cloud location, the setup time is faster, which is what myIoT needs for a two-month turnaround.  #3: What types of technology implementation challenges might myIoT face?  How can these risks be minimized? Application integration would pose a challenge.  Since there is a short time-frame, ensuring all partners are “up and running” could be their biggest issue.  There will need to be a training period for all that access the data.  Should any of their vendors not have the same capabilities, this could throw off their entire operation.  Also, due to the variety of systems organizing and sharing information might be a problem.  MyIot would need to work with its supply chain partners and vendors to ensure they are all capable using the chosen TMS and begin to implement it right away.  This will allow extra time to make changes and enforce training sessions. Desmond Post 2. To obtain the necessary transportation capabilities in a short timeframe, what type of software purchase option should myIoT pursue? Explain. My Iot should pursue a well designed TMS software system. This system specializes in planning the flow of materials across the supply chain. It's the core of routing, rating, and, executing shipments across multiple modes tracking, load tracing, and freight settlement. The capabilities and scope of TMS expands the software to a much more integrative system. It provides support for transportation strategic, tactical, and operational planning, as well as delivery execution, in transit visibility and performance evaluation. TMS also supports appointment scheduling, metrics monitoring, and freight bill auditing. 3. Whats types of technology implemenation challenges might my iot face? How can these risks be minized? My Iot could potentially loose time in wages, delay of shipment, and possibly loose business with customers, but these risks could be minimized by implementing better planning, develop training within your team, create effective structure and monitor the technology program by following these simple steps below to correct system and human error as they occur: · Secure the commitment of senior management  · Remember ...

1. Case Study Peer Comments:
In each case study, you are expected to respond to at least two
peers’ postings in the classroom. Comments should add new
information to the discussion or provide an assessment of your
peer's posting. Peer comments are due by Sunday midnight
Mary Post:
#2: To obtain the necessary transportation capabilities in a short
timeframe, what type of software purchase option should myIoT
pursue? Explain.
The software purchase option that myIoT, Inc. should pursue
would be a SaaS application. This is an Internet based service
where the software is accessed online and there is no need to
have it installed on site. This is a less expensive option than
purchasing software and licenses, and it allows access to the
outside vendors. It is also cheaper than hosted software. Based
on the cloud location, the setup time is faster, which is what
myIoT needs for a two-month turnaround.
#3: What types of technology implementation challenges might
myIoT face? How can these risks be minimized?
Application integration would pose a challenge. Since there is a
short time-frame, ensuring all partners are “up and running”
could be their biggest issue. There will need to be a training
period for all that access the data. Should any of their vendors
not have the same capabilities, this could throw off their entire
operation. Also, due to the variety of systems organizing and
sharing information might be a problem. MyIot would need to
work with its supply chain partners and vendors to ensure they
are all capable using the chosen TMS and begin to implement it
right away. This will allow extra time to make changes and
enforce training sessions.

2. Desmond Post
2. To obtain the necessary transportation capabilities in a short
timeframe, what type of software purchase option should myIoT
pursue? Explain.
My Iot should pursue a well designed TMS software system.
This system specializes in planning the flow of materials across
the supply chain. It's the core of routing, rating, and, executing
shipments across multiple modes tracking, load tracing, and
freight settlement. The capabilities and scope of TMS expands
the software to a much more integrative system. It provides
support for transportation strategic, tactical, and operational
planning, as well as delivery execution, in transit visibility and
performance evaluation. TMS also supports appointment
scheduling, metrics monitoring, and freight bill auditing.
3. Whats types of technology implemenation challenges might
my iot face? How can these risks be minized?
My Iot could potentially loose time in wages, delay of
shipment, and possibly loose business with customers, but these
risks could be minimized by implementing better planning,
develop training within your team, create effective structure and

3. monitor the technology program by following these simple steps
below to correct system and human error as they occur:
· Secure the commitment of senior management
· Remember that it is not just an information technology project
· Align the project with business goals
· Understand the software capabilites
· Select partners carefully
· Follow a proven implementation methodology
· Take a step by stern approach for incremental value gains
· Be prepared to change business process
· Keep end users informed and involved
· Measure success with key performance indications
Work cited:
Novack/Gibson/ Suzuki/Coyle-Transportation A Global Supply
Chain Perspective 9th Edition
: Cenage Unlimited 2017
Dwaine Post
Are autonomous trucks a potential answer to driver shortage
problems that plague VEN’s transportation providers? Why or
why not?
The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHSTA) defines
five levels of autonomous driving from a level from 0-5. 0
meaning full human control and 4, 5 meaning fully autonomous
system that expects the same or equal performance as humans.
As of today, there are currently no level 4, 5 vehicles on the
road and further, it isn’t expected any time soon (10-15 years).
Currently there are level 2 and 3 in testing on roads, test tracks
and test highways, but again these vehicles require human
interaction. Vital-E nutrition (VEN’S) isn’t necessarily having
issues with driver shortages to get their product delivered, the
problem they are having as stated, Sammy, saving $100 per

4. truckload delivery doesn’t do us a bit of good if we lose a
shipment or a customer
(Novack.Gibson.Suzuki.Coyle.2018.p81). Like the CEO
mentioned to Sammy, stop looking for the cheapest rate and
look for a company who can deliver our product. Sammy’s next
step is to brainstorm and find a company who can deliver.
Novack, R. A., Gibson, B. J., Suzuki, Y., & Coyle, J. J.
(2019). Transportation: a global supply chain perspective.
Boston: Cengage Learning. 2019.
What value could VEN derive from the analytics capabilities
being embedded in a state-of-the-art TMS?
With the spoiled product costing the company $250,000, routine
missed deliveries and the possibilities of losing customers, it is
important that Sammy reaches out to a specialist who
specializes in state-of-the-art TMS or does the research himself.
Next generation TMS have evolved, with better visibility means
new opportunities to streamline transportation networks while
achieving greater cost – and time efficiency
(Novack.Gibson.Suzuki.Coyle.2018.p76). Since Sammy likes to
save money and the CEO is very concerned about making sure
things are delivered on time, TMS would be a good option to
organize there business logistics. Further with proper training
or hiring of personnel or vendor to maintain this function, TMS
software can provide analytics tools that provide machine
learning and fast processors that can quickly evaluate the
options and needs for transportation for the company. Also this
TMS platform will allow transportation providers, brokers and
customers to make decisions based on data and statistics. VEN
should benefit from TMS, now it’s up to Sammy to do the
research and present his findings to the CEO. Good Luck
Sammy!
Novack, R. A., Gibson, B. J., Suzuki, Y., & Coyle, J. J.
(2019). Transportation: a global supply chain perspective.
Boston: Cengage Learning. 2019

5. Kwaku Post
2. Are autonomous trucks a potential answer to driver shortage
problems that plague VEN’s transportation providers? Why or
why not?
Yes, autonomous trucks can be a potential answer to the driver
shortage problems that is currently troubling VEN's
transportation provider. Although completely autonomous
trucks are not quite a reality yet, many are looking to driverless
semis as one of the more promising truck driver shortage
solutions. VEN can use one of those carriers that makes use of
autonomous trucks along with the expertise and technology that
is required to carry the temperature-sensitive liquid and powder
nutritional supplements being sold by VEN. Autonomous truck
will ensure that there is no delay of shipments due to shortage
of drivers at any point of time and that all deliveries are made
as schedule.
3. What value could VEN derive from the analytics capabilities
being embedded in a state-of-the-art TMS?
The analytical capabilities will enable the company to better
plan, execute, and optimize the physical movement of its goods.
Value addition will occur in the form of improved shipment
efficiency, reduction in costs, and real-time supply chain
visibility. this will have a positive impact on the company's
revenue as well as profits.
Work Cited:
Coyle, J. J., Novack, R. A., & Gibson, B. J. Transportation A
Global Supply Chain Perspective 8th ed. Boston: Cenage
Learning, 2016.