AMTP Proceedings 2021
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2021
Abstract
A hypothetical scenario is presented for consideration as a case study on both delivery logistics cost controls and ethical issues. Set in a regional medical supply company in the fictitious country, Costaguana, the actor needs to first unpack a supply chain issue as related to setting up a system to create cost savings to fund a non-government/non-profit organization. The delivery logistics with an established supplier for the company is explained in detail along with intra- and inter-company logistics’ relationships. Then an ethical issue is presented as related to the newfound savings from shipping for the organization. The case is presented on a less complex level, however, complexity can be added to the initial supply chain management issue to be used for upper level supply chain, international business, and/or entrepreneurial courses, as discussed in the final section.
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DOI
10.20429/amtp.2021.29
Recommended Citation
Dwyer, Michael J., "A Case Study in Supply Chain Ethics: Medical Supplies Are Us" (2021). AMTP Proceedings 2021. 29.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/amtp-proceedings_2021/29