Discuss the below:
Mercer will be asked to address the following types of questions
Q1: Based on your knowledge of the global business environment and the positioning of South Face with regard to its markets and supply sources, what do you think are some of the major global issues that will be relevant to the area of strategic sourcing?
Q2: What are the impacts of less-than-perfect demand forecasts for South Face products, and of volatility in the length and cost of transport services used to move its products from contract manufacturers to DCs? What should be done to mitigate these problem areas?