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SER Supply Chain Research Projects
The following information represents a selection of our latest SER-related research. Access to the abstracts is restricted to Forum members. If you are interested in becoming a member please go to Join the Forum.
Current SER Projects and Case Studies
| Innovations in Green Logistics (in Partnership with Safeway) As part of Safeway’s overall initiative to create a more environmentally friendly logistics system, this study will identify and evaluate cost-effective technology and/or process innovations that can replace pallets. |
| Mattel (In Partnership with Hong Kong University) This case examines Mattel’s 2007 lead paint incident from the perspectives of the Chinese manufacturer and government. |
| Walgreens This case describes how Walgreens was able to develop an innovative distribution system that relies on persons with physical disabilities. |
| High Energy Costs and Low Wages—the Benefits of Local vs. Global Production This study explores the benefits of local versus global production, taking into consideration production and transport variability. The study also investigates when technology investments aimed at reducing production cost uncertainties are financially justified. |
Completed SER Papers, Projects and Case Studies
| CEMEX: Transforming a Basic Industry Company (case study) (Hau Lee, David Hoyt) |
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| Eco-Design Value Alignment: Keys to Success (Kos Ishii, Razvan Gheorghe) |
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| Embedding Sustainability: lessons from the Front Line (article) (Hau Lee) |
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| Esquel Group: Transforming Into a Vertically Integrated, Service-Oriented, Leading Manufacturer of Quality Cotton Apparel (case study) (Barchi Peleg Gillai) |
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| HP: Business Benefits to Hewlett-Packard Suppliers from Socially and Environmentally Resposible (SER) Practices in China: A Case Study (case study) (Sonali Rammohan) |
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| Netafim: Migrating from Products to Solutions (case study) (Guy Michlin, Hau Lee) |
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| Riders for Health: Health Care Distribution Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa (case study) (Hau Lee) |
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| Starbucks Corporation Building a Sustainable Supply Chain (case study) (Hau Lee) |
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| Taking Supply Chain Responsibility to the Next Level (article) (Lesley Sept) |
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| Trends in Organic, Transitional and Sustainable Cotton (Diana Rothschild) |
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| Wal-Mart's Sustainability Strategy (case study) (Erica Plambeck) |
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