This document provides an overview and introduction to a course on Internet Supply Chain Management. It includes the following key points: - The course objectives are to examine the links between business strategy, technology, and implementation as they relate to supply chain management and B2B e-commerce. - The course will cover topics like supply chain management, e-business systems, XML, and integrating e-business with backend systems. - Students will implement a collaborative extranet system component in team projects. - The grading will be based on assignments, projects, exams, and class participation. - The tentative schedule outlines discussions on supply chain management, B2B systems architecture, XML, web services and

10. ECT 481 Tentative Schedule of Discussions (continued) Session 8 Middleware Security Considerations Future Trends: Emerging Techniques and Technology - Independent Supply Networks - Collaborative Planning and Forecasting - Collaborative Transportation Planning - Impact of Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) - Impact of Wireless Cellular Technology Session 9 ******** FINAL EXAM ********* Session 10 No class Session 11 ******** Project Presentations *******

36. Ariba was First B2B Firm to Profitability! Wall Street Journal Friday, January 12, 2001

44. Key Components of SCM Courtesy of Network Computing magazine December 8, 2005

48. Supply Chain Example – Apparel Industry Customer Retailer Apparel Manufacturer Textile Producer Yarn Maker Information Product

49. Supply Chain Example – Health Care Products Customers Hospitals/Drug Stores Distributors End Product Manufacturer Raw Material Supplier Information Product

52. SCM Hype Cycle