1. The Internet is useful as a medium for customers purchasing music and books, but less useful for purchasing groceries. Describe Why. What is happening now and why?
2. There is a strong trend in many IT fields of overseas outsourcing. What are the primary motivations for this movement? How and why are startups participating in this trend? What are some of the risks for a newer company in outsourcing?
3. Walmart has invested heavily in RFID technology to improve the efficiencies of its warehouse operations and inventory control. Outline Walmart's value web. How has Walmart's adoption of of RFID influenced it's supply partners? What new opportunities have been created with RFID?