Problem 1: Identify the main problems and sub-problems and develop a brief problem statement/summary of issues.
Problem 2: Briefly discuss how the problems/issues relate to the Four Pillars of Purchasing and Supply Chain Excellence.
Problem 3: As the Lead Procurement Manager, explain why and how you would apply at least 4 of the following procedures/methods to resolve the current problem and prevent it from happening again with future suppliers:
- Organizational Structure (to include the role of purchasing in supply chain management)
- Purchasing Policy and Procedures (to include span of control)
- Supply Chain Performance Factors
- Supply Chain Continuous Improvement
- Supply Risk Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Portfolio Analysis and Supplier Categorization
- Supplier Evaluation Criteria
- Supplier Development
- Inventory Methods
- Forecasting
- Demand Planning
- Supply Base Risk
- Purchasing Law
- Performance Measurement and Evaluation Systems.
Problem 4: Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed solutions.
Problem 5: If you would like, you may apply a process or method that we covered in this course that is not included on the list.
Problem 6: Explain how the biblical worldview shaped your response on at least 1 of the 4 processes/methods you have chosen to apply. Synthesize concepts from the textbook, the Bible, and other source(s).