CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Supply chains of the Roman Empire had much in common with modern supply chains. Supply chains then and now require development of good mental models to understand them and keep them working well. Some ancient supply chains can also teach us lessons about sustainability that we
Supply Chains of Rome – Mental Models
CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Supply Chain Managers Need Good Mental Models for Effective Decision Making. This supply chain model and the simulations are, in effect, your mental model of the business. Your mental model enables you to run scenarios in your head (we have computers now to help with this),
Supply Chains of Rome – The Olive Oil Trade
CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Supply Chain Managers Need Good Mental Models for Effective Decision Making. You've worked in the business for years and learned the olive oil trade. Your uncle just retired, and now it's your time to show what you can do. The family expects you to make money and grow the