Use the Following to Answer the Questions Below

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer the questions below.
The Steele Bike Company has completed a total cost analysis for two suppliers of bicycle frames to support their business. They also consider on-time speed, top quality and customization in their selection process. Each criterion is given a weight (total = 100 points) , and each supplier is scored on each criterion (1 = poor, 10 = excellent) . The data are shown in the following table.

-Refer to the instruction above. Using the preference matrix (total weighted score) approach for selecting suppliers, which supplier should Steele select?

A) State
B) Acme
C) Either is acceptable-their preference matrix scores are the same.
D) More information is needed to make this decision.