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This case study introduces students to the Lenovo computer hardware company, and its development from Legend Holdings to the 21 billion dollar company it is today. The study discusses the acquisition of IBM, logistics model, sustainability mission, and freight transportation. Students then answer...

Managing the "Cool Chain" introduces students to the concept of a cold supply chain, in which products are maintained in a temperature-controlled environment from one end to the other. Students will read about different types of cold chains and how to identify vulnerabilities in the chain. Students...

This Micro Tablets case study introduces cargo theft. In this activity students will act on the behalf of an invented company, Micro Tablets, which has been having a problem with missing or incomplete shipments. After reading the background of the problem and what may be happening, students will...

Monitoring the "Cool Chain" introduces students to the concept of a cold supply chain, in which products are maintained in a temperature-controlled environment from one end to the other. Students will learn the details of a typical cold chain, temperature and equipment requirements, and more....

In this case study students act as the supply chain manager of a sporting goods company. Company background information is provided and at the end of the study students write a plan of action to address specific issues. Students provide recommendations to increase profitability, reduce costs and...

This case study examines Office Max's consolidation of two distribution centers. The background of the company is provided, as well as details of the factors that went into deciding to consolidate the two distribution centers in Portland and Seattle. Students will read a detailed background of the...

This case study examines the congestion at Nhava Sheva port in India, the sixth largest port in the world. Students will begin by reading about the port, including its capacity and common issues with congestion. Students will then find a solution for a hypothetical shipping situation at the port....

This case study examines boom and bust cycles at the Port of Tacoma. This study discusses how economic activity affects shipping ports as well as the effects a number of other factors have had on the port. Several discussion questions are provided following the reading material. This case study...

This case study examines trucking congestion at the Port of Tacoma. Students read a detailed background and analysis of the problem and then answer several discussion questions. A map of the area analyzed is also included.  This case study complements Tacoma Community College's Logistics...

This case study provides a detailed background of short-haul trucking. Specifically, students will read about federal deregulation of the trucking industry and the impact it had on efficiency, cost and the truck drivers themselves. After reading the material, students will answer a few discussion...