Paper 500-700 words

Using the link below, answer the following questions, 500-700 words.

https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/CIST/VOP/Business/Riordan/Internet/index.asp

• Describe the supplier relationship and the effects on the supply chain.  As part of this consider the following:
  
• Type of relationship
• Supplier location, size of company, and financial stability.
• Metrics used to measure supplier performance (on-time delivery, defects, etc).
• Supplier improvement strategies 

• Describe how lean production principles may be used to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the electric fan supply chain process.
  
• Select a business forecasting technique (qualitative or quantitative) for the electric fans and describe the forecasting process to be used at Riordan.
  
• Create a sales forecast for electric fans using selected techniques.