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Olam: Building a Sustainable Supply Chain in Côte d'Ivoire

By: V. Kasturi Rangan and Nina Ann George
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:19
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Abstract

Describes Olam's development of a sustainable cotton supply chain in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa. Key dilemma for its managers: feasibility of introducing tractor technology for improving yield.

Keywords

Economic Development; Technology Usage; Development Economics; Agribusiness; Technology Adoption; Supply Chain; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Africa; Côte d'Ivoire

Citation

Rangan, V. Kasturi, and Nina Ann George. "Olam: Building a Sustainable Supply Chain in Côte d'Ivoire." Harvard Business School Case 514-018, September 2013. (Revised March 2022.)
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V. Kasturi Rangan

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