Assignment
Answer the following questions about Amazon
1) History and background of the company.
2) What are the advantages and disadvantages of selling products over the Internet? Give examples of companies that have been faced with advantages and disadvantages. Specifically, describe their challenges and the methods used to overcome challenges.
3) If books can be downloaded online, how will Amazon's business change? What methods could be used to forecast inventory and facility cost? What types of inventory methods does Amazon use? Would ABC Analysis be the best inventory method? Explain. What inventory method would you use? Explain. Why would the other inventory methods not be the most beneficial?
4) What other products could Amazon sell that are downloadable? Give examples and reasons Amazon would be successful. What challenges would they have to overcome?
5) What recent projects has Amazon started?
6) What do traditional bookstores have to gain from setting up an e-commerce site to complement their retail stores? How does this impact on-hand inventory?
7) What are Amazon's competitors and how are they dealing with inventory cost and control? Can they compete with Amazon 10-15 years from now? Why or why not?
8) What are some of Amazon's best practices that help establish the company as a leader in their field? What are some best practices for managing inventory (be sure to include reference)?
9) How does the company's initial mission and philosophy align with how Amazon has grown and developed over the years?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.