Rohner Textil Ag (D)

9 Pages Posted: 21 Oct 2008

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Michael E. Gorman

University of Virginia - School of Engineering & Applied Science

Patricia H. Werhane

University of Virginia - Darden School of Business

Matthew M. Mehalik

University of Virginia - School of Engineering & Applied Science

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Abstract

This series of cases (see also the A [UVA-E-0107], B [UVA-E-0108], C [UVA-E-0109], and E [UVA-E-0147] cases) takes students through five design-and-manufacturing decisions confronting Albin Kalin, managing director of Rohner Textil AG, a textiles manufacturer in northeastern Switzerland. After the compostable fabric is developed, produced, and marketed, Rohner's supplier of ramie yarn, an essential component of the fabric, goes bankrupt. Kalin must choose among four mills that have the technical capability to produce ramie, each of which has strengths and weaknesses. In analyzing these choices, students must use decision analysis tools and review the decisions of the related cases.

Keywords: environmental issues, ethical issues, manufacturing strategy, international case, environmental case, international, Alternative Business Issue or Setting, diverse protagonist, nationality, environmental

Suggested Citation

Gorman, Michael E. and Werhane, Patricia H. and Mehalik, Matthew M., Rohner Textil Ag (D). Darden Case No.: UVA-E-0110, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=908149 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.908149

Michael E. Gorman (Contact Author)

University of Virginia - School of Engineering & Applied Science ( email )

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Patricia H. Werhane

University of Virginia - Darden School of Business ( email )

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Charlottesville, VA 22906-6550
United States
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Matthew M. Mehalik

University of Virginia - School of Engineering & Applied Science

Box 400246
Charlottesville, VA 22904-0246
United States

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