Problem: Vendor Selection
The Woodson Chemical Company described in Case 8 in the textbook has decided to adopt the Tyco Strategy for managing its procurement of logistical services (transportation and warehousing). Provide a one-page memo to senior management that recommends and defends:
1. How many regional councils should be formed?
2. What geographic areas should me contained in each?
3. What modes of transportation should be addressed by each council?
4. If warehousing should be addressed?
5. If PBL should be considered (page 133 in the text)
6. The selection criterion to be used in awarding contracts and weight that should be assigned to each criteria?