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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...

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...