Qumtum Corporation Esupplychain Case Analysis

Qumtum Corporation Esupplychain Case Analysis

Executive Summary

April 21st 2007

To
The Board of Directors
Quantum Corporation, CA, USA

From
Mike Wais
Director, eSupplyChain Group
Quantum Corporation, CA, USA

SUB: Redesigning of Supply Chain initiatives taken by eSupplyChain Group to include  
          eHITEX

Quantum Corporation had formed the eSupplyChain Group in April 2000 with the aim of restructuring it's, then inefficient, supply chain and take the advantage of new emerging e-technologies to improve efficiencies across the chain. The company has recently entered into a new strategic alliance with eleven other top computers makers and suppliers.   This alliance, known as eHITEX would build a new B2B online exchange protocol for supply chain management and will act as a platform for buyers and sellers to exchange exclusively via the internet.

Having just started with the initiatives to design new processes, develop new strategies, improve supply channels efficiency, and force an impact on the bottom lines, the eSupplyChain Group suddenly faces a new challenge. Now, eHITEX needs to be incorporated while designing these new methods and processes for supply chain of Quantum Corporation. Its impact needs to be considered in every decision making process.

This report will discuss the existing operations of Quantum Corporation and try to analyze the various approaches and initiatives that need to be taken in order to have higher efficiencies and reap maximum benefits from the newly formed web exchange eHITEX. Although this new development seems very attractive, there are several factors one needs to consider before committing. Instead of trying to align and redesign existing or envisioned supply chains to eHITEX, Quantum should focus on extracting what it needs in order to achieve its long term goals, from eHITEX. An approach of partial commitment without much redesign of the envisioned supply channels is suggested.

Main Report

Background
Quantum Corporation has seen a...