Case analysis
Case: Kettering Industries Inc.
Supplier Selection
Introduction--Kettering
Background
Regional window makers in the midwest US, Dayton, Ohio
Humble start: low-cost storm doors, storm windows, school bus windows, and low-end replacement aluminum windows,
high-priced vinyl windows.
Production
Market-
What to source
Strategy
Introduction
Order quantity
Based on historical usage and sales forecast
Truckload (8 -18 blck)
storage capacity _______
turnover rate ___________
Established vendor certification program
Intend to set up long-term relationships to encourage on-time, zero-defect deliveries