Managing Supply Chain and Operations 1st Edition by Thomas Foster ,Scott Sampson,Cynthia Wallin,Scott Webb

Exercise 8

Identify a business or organization in your community. Along with a study team, visit the organization and ask about its sourcing decisions. How are sourcing decisions made?
How does the organization identify suppliers?
How has the sourcing function of the organization evolved since 2000?
In what ways does the organization view its sourcing decisions strategically?