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A Case Study In Supply Chain Ethics: Medical Supplies Are Us, Michael J. Dwyer
A Case Study In Supply Chain Ethics: Medical Supplies Are Us, Michael J. Dwyer
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2021
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 …