User:Danielle Weber

Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management Personal Wiki Page – “Start with Why” Fall 2017 Basic Bio

1.What is your name? Danielle Weber

2.Where is your hometown or where do you call home? Cuba City, WI

3.What is your major? Retailing & Consumer Behavior

4.What is your current year/classification? Senior

5.What have been your professional experiences (jobs/internships)? -Organic Valley Sports Marketing Intern summer of 2016. -Kohl’s Product Development Intern summer of 2017.

Learning and Professional Interests/Expectations

1.What do you currently know about supply chain management? Both of my internships helped me gain a broad understanding of the complex implementation of national and global supply chain management. Recently, I worked with overseas partners to communicate product logistics including quality, quantity and delivery standards to assist in the product development process. Last summer, I worked from a more national standpoint, researching distribution to collegiate and professional athletic facilities. Although I have some experience, I am eager to learn more on the coordination and management of all activities within supply chain management. 2.What are you hoping to learn from this course and/or do you have specific topics of interests? I would like to understand the discipline of supply chain management, connecting it to the product development process and end consumer. Also, I hope to learn the flow of products and information from a strategic and competitive perspective. I think it is interesting to consider how new innovations will affect supply chain management.

3.What are your expectations for me as the professor? To drive a collaborative, compelling learning environment that promotes both analytical and innovative thinking.

4.What would be your dream job/company/position at graduation? I recently accepted a full-time offer from Kohl’s corporate in product development. I had an incredible experience this summer that aligned with everything I was looking for in a role and company! I am looking forward to starting my dream career come next August!

5.In your opinion, what is the most interesting topic, event, or trend in business right now? I find sustainability in business an extremely interesting trend to watch right now. As competitive landscapes are shifting away from physical retail locations to online, I am curious to see new innovations in products and supply chain management that will set companies apart. I am also very interested to see what Amazon will do to react to this trend. I predict that the sustainability movement will continue to grow, especially in regards to product development and supply chain management.