In this tutorial, I will provide an overview of research in closed-loop supply chains (CLSCs), especially focusing on economic mathematical modeling of the decision to remanufacture by an original equipment manufacturer, considering competition from new products, from third-party remanufacturers, consumers’ willingness-to-pay (WTP) for remanufactured products, and relative costs. This modeling framework is also useful in other domains where there is vertical (quality) differentiation between competing products. I will also provide some empirical research and findings on consumers’ WTP for remanufactured products that support the modeling framework. In addition, I will offer a brief introduction on modeling policy decisions and their impact on manufacturers and consumers. If time permits, I will also provide a brief overview of other research areas in CLSCs, in particular used product acquisition and disposition. Finally, I suggest some directions for future research, in particular the need for empirical research on repair and reuse.

This session presents the methodological foundations necessary for conducting laboratory experiments and incentivized surveys, with a focus on Sustainability in Supply Chains. It will cover key aspects of experimental design and statistical analysis. Further, basic strategies for identifying implicit behavioral assumptions in analytical works will be discussed. In the final segment, students will have the opportunity to develop and present their own experimental designs in class, applying the concepts and techniques discussed.

The session provides insights into utilizing simulation as a method for obtaining insights to improve decision-making in the context of sustainability. Simulation is capable of representing complex scenarios with interactions between entities and allows for researching various (real-world) scenarios through 'What-If' analyses. The first part focuses on clarifying basic aspects using stylized examples, while the second part provides opportunities to practice with provided examples and/or to discuss and model ideas of the participants, such as the case studies that are part of the summer school.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to write a pedagogical case study applied to sustainable supply chain management. A pedagogical case study is a tool that enables students to link theory and practice and that enhances their analytical and decision-making skills. In today's context, it is essential to prepare students to become responsible managers. Pedagogical case-studies contribute to that by putting students in the managers' shoes to solve a question related to the organization's business impacting or impacted by its surrounding environment and society. Given the interconnectedness of organizations that build a supply chain, these positive or negative impacts can be huge and require a holistic thinking that is illustrated by the Supply Chain View of Sustainability Management (Fritz, 2022).