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This 21 page case study, from the Building Efficiency for a Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) National Center, provides an overview of the facility management, maintenance, and operations of the Adobe Systems Incorporated World Headquarters in downtown San Jose, California. Best practices are highlighted...

This case study describes how the Additive Manufacturing (AM) department at Somerset Community College collaborated with a regional beef farmer facing broken machinery during the peak hay harvesting season. By implementing 3D printing, the farmer was able to design and produce replacement parts for...

This case study presents American Woodwork Corporation (AWC), an established mass-produced furnishings and cabinetry company that is looking to innovate and optimize their operations. With assistance from the Additive Manufacturing (AM) department at Somerset Community College, AWC was able to...

This case study describes how the Additive Manufacturing (AM) department at Somerset Community College collaborated with a small business struggling to compete in the weapons accessories industry. Implementing additive manufacturing methods helped Bullpup Unlimited quickly move through the prototype...

This case study looks at a recycling effort at a distribution center that resulted in a positive cashflow for the company. Safeway, Inc. implemented a comprehensive program to divert solid waste from landfills into recycled products. Students will read a detailed background of this case and answer...

This case study provides valuable information on the funding and implementation of security measures at the seaports in both Washington and Oregon. Using publicly available information in tandem with survey results, Andreas Udbye created a report that illuminates the experiences and disruptions in...

This case study examines Carolina Sporting Goods, a company based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Students begin by reading a brief background profile of the company. Acting as the distribution manager, students will make recommendations on increasing facility usage. Two different options are provided...

This case study introduces students to the Darigold dairy farmer's cooperative and how it has anticipated and responded to changes in demand, otherwise called the "perfect order." This short case study briefly describes the cooperative and how it has re-engineered customer service processes by using...

This case study examines Detentions Limited Inc., a supplier of detention supplies for the United States and Canada. In this activity students determine solutions for issues involving the production and delivery of goods from overseas suppliers. Company background information and instructor's...

This case study provides students with an opportunity to research implementing technology in warehousing and distribution. The case study uses the company Elgiganten to examine warehouse order picking issues. Elgiganten is a Swedish company that distributes over 4000 products to 247 stores in...