Carbon Roots International (CRI). Issue 3 (14th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Altay, Nezih; Pal, Raktim
• Is Part Of: Emerald emerging markets case studies. Volume 10:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 27
• Publication Date: 2020-07-14
• Subjects: Social enterprise -- Supply chain management -- Operations strategy -- Haiti
• DOI: 10.1108/EEMCS-06-2019-0160
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2045-0621

Abstract

Abstract : Learning outcomes: The learning outcomes are as follows: successful students will demonstrate an understanding of challenges in producing and delivering a product in emerging economies; they will be able to analyze the tradeoffs in operational decisions of a social enterprise; and students will apply supply chain principles to solve social and environmental challenges. Case overview/synopsis: Carbon Roots International is a social enterprise in Haiti producing and selling charcoal from sugar cane waste. Their operational challenge is designing a supply chain, which enables them to accomplish their social goals while building a profitable enterprise. Complexity academic level: This case can be used in graduate operations management and supply chain management courses. The company in the case is a social enterprise. Supplementary materials: Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Subject code: CSS 9: Operations and Logistics