Supply Chain Management
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CASEINTRODUCTION.pptxDeliverables
• 8 (max!) pages, double‐spaced, 12‐pt Times New Roman, 1‐inch margins
Page count does not include mathematical work, graphs, etc.
Graphs, figures, tables may be attached to write‐up (as appendix) or
integrated in write‐up
I expect an error‐free, perfectly formatted submission!
FORMAT (Important: Answer all questions within this format (please no ‘question – answer’ structure)!
1.Brief Executive Summary
- Should contain all relevant recommendations
- NO LONGER THAN HALF
A page
2.Background:
Brief introduction of company and key issue (essence of the case)
Don’t paraphrase (max. half a page)
3.Analysis:
Quantitative (show analysis) and Qualitative (explain it)
Explain relevant variables, constraints and assumptions
Use tools: SWOT, Kraljic, Sensitivity analysis, etc. Helps to derive alternative strategies
4.Derive Alternatives:
Identify different alternatives
Identify/discuss key decision variables
Compare alternatives and discuss trade‐offs
Criteria for accepting/rejecting solutions
5. Final Recommendation(s)
Present final strategy and expected contribution/benefit
Discuss recommended implementation (e.g., timeline, necessary investments)
Case Study Questions (1/4)
1. Develop a process that provides a logical order to the critical activities and decisions involved in the supplier evaluation and selection process. For example, the first step of this process may include recognizing (or anticipating) that a supplier selection need exists. Subsequent steps should follow from the actual or anticipated need. Present this process in the form of a flow chart with key decision points clearly identified.
Case Study Questions (2/4)
2. Discuss possible sources of supplier financial information. Which factors influence the ability of Systems Technologies to obtain supplier financial data? (Hint: Think of supplier characteristics, etc.)
Case Study Questions (3/4)
3. What is your recommended sourcing strategy for Systems Technologies? Perform various analyses (see below) to support your decision. Also, make sure to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of single and multiple sourcing.
-Assume you have used several of these sources to collect supplier financial data (data provided in the case). Perform a supplier financial analysis. Provide a brief interpretation of each financial ratio. (See supporting worksheet)
-Perform a total cost analysis. (See supporting worksheet) -Perform a supplier capacity analysis. How important is supplier capacity in
-Develop a supplier evaluation and selection tool with relevant performance categories for the sourcing decision under consideration (See supporting worksheet).
this case? Why?
-Develop a sourcing risk management plan. For this task, (1) identify the potential risks associated with a sourcing decision, (2) assess the possible magnitude of each risk to operations, and (3) identify ways to manage or reduce risk exposure. (See supporting worksheet)
Case Study Questions (3/4)
4. Based on your previous analyses, make your final recommendations for Systems Technologies!
