Abstract
This case study documents the experience of using formal methods and modeling techniques in planning the components of supply chain in the context of a process industry unit located in western India. More specifically, details related to formal methods which will enable the management to improve efficiency related to raw material sourcing, materials planning, facilities planning and inventory management of package material are presented. The contextual information has been documented as a management case for teaching purposes at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. In the last segment of this case study, we summarize the experience in using this case in the class room. More specifically, the learning objectives, the set of issues discussed in the class and the experience in using this case are presented.
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