A Brazilian Dairy Cooperative
Transaction Cost Approach in a Supply Chain
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Operations Research, Business & Finance, Management & Leadership, Production & Operations Management
| Author: | Chuck Munson | ISBN: | 9780133758450 |
| Publisher: | Pearson Education | Publication: | September 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | FT Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Chuck Munson |
| ISBN: | 9780133758450 |
| Publisher: | Pearson Education |
| Publication: | September 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | FT Press |
| Language: | English |
This case study examines unique supply chain challenges faced by a Brazilian dairy cooperative based on values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. It maps the co-op’s supply chain, identifies its primary members, introduces a transaction cost strategy for improving efficiency, and illuminates managers' concerns about this approach. Focusing on realistic issues and challenges throughout, it offers exceptional value to both students and practitioners. Authors: Pacheco Dohms and Sergio Luiz Lessa de Gusmao; both from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.
This case study examines unique supply chain challenges faced by a Brazilian dairy cooperative based on values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. It maps the co-op’s supply chain, identifies its primary members, introduces a transaction cost strategy for improving efficiency, and illuminates managers' concerns about this approach. Focusing on realistic issues and challenges throughout, it offers exceptional value to both students and practitioners. Authors: Pacheco Dohms and Sergio Luiz Lessa de Gusmao; both from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.
