La Rochelle, France, Apr 15: Excelia Business School has co-edited the first English-language book specifically devoted to pedagogical case studies in purchasing and supply chain management. Titled Pedagogical Case Studies in Purchasing and Supply Management, the publication has been co-edited by Morgane Fritz, HDR-qualified Professor at Excelia Business School, alongside Laurence Viale, Stephen Kelly, and Vikas Kumar. The book is published by Springer.
Bringing together 21 case studies, the book reflects Excelia Business School’s dual strengths in advanced research in supply chain management and a deeply rooted tradition of case-based pedagogy.
Practical Insights into Evolving Supply Chains
Through real-life scenarios, the publication explores key transformations reshaping global supply chains. It addresses critical topics such as sustainability, resilience, responsible purchasing, circular economy practices, logistics, supplier risk management, digitalisation, and data-driven decision-making.
Designed for educators, trainers, academic communities, and industry practitioners, the book bridges theory with practical application in an increasingly complex and dynamic business environment.
21 Case Studies on Real-World Challenges
The book presents 21 profession-oriented case studies that examine real-world trade-offs and decision-making processes in purchasing and supply chain management. It highlights contemporary organisational challenges including sustainable sourcing, supply chain constraints, urban logistics, supplier relationships, and digital transformation.
These case studies aim to equip students with practical insights into stakeholder dynamics, uncertainty management, and strategic decision-making—making them equally valuable for both academia and industry.
A Core Area of Expertise at Excelia
Supply chain management remains a key academic strength at Excelia Business School. Its Supply Chain, Purchasing & Project Management Department comprises 15 internationally diverse professors and covers a wide spectrum of disciplines, including strategic sourcing, sustainability, logistics, circular economy, resilience, and digital transformation.
The department publishes approximately 60 research articles annually in leading academic journals and delivers 235 teaching modules, amounting to 6,500 hours of instruction each year. These specialisations are integrated across multiple programmes, including Bachelor, BBA International, and Master in Management, along with dedicated MSc programmes in Integrated Purchasing & Supply Chain Management and Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management.
A Strong Culture of Case-Based Learning
The publication aligns with Excelia’s long-standing commitment to case-based learning, supported by its in-house Case Lab. This initiative fosters the development and integration of original case studies into academic programmes.
Morgane Fritz’s role as co-editor of this landmark publication brings international recognition to Excelia’s pedagogical expertise and reinforces its position as a leader in supply chain education.
