Conference Session

Engineering Economics New Frontiers

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University; Joseph Wilck, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

case studycharter describing the U.S. retailers recycle program was distributed in class and posted on theclass website on Tuesday October 14th. Attached to the case study was a series of appendicesdescribing wooden pallets, the recycling flow of pallets, shrink wrap, and cardboard, and a layoutof a regional distribution center for this large U.S. retailer. Some data regarding pallet numbers,pallet recycle pricing, deliveries to and from retail stores, numbers of pallets on recycletruckloads, among other items were unclear from the initial charter. A 2 hour question andanswer (Q&A) session was held on the night of Tuesday October 28th. During this session, theinstructor attempted to explain the charter in as much detail as he possibly