Make and state your assumptions if needed. Answer the questions below in the analysis section and refer back to it in your solution section.
1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of using multiple sources of supply? Of single sourcing?
2.Which supplier is best for the short term? Which one is a better bet for the long term?
3.What are the implications for Hewitt if they stop distributing the Martens AMC product? Is this realistic for Hewitt to do?
4.What are the implications for Samji if Hewitt ends the distribution agreement? Is this realistic for Hewitt to do?
5.What would the transition look like to emphasize the Samji AMC product?
6.What would the transition look like to emphasize the Martens AMC product?
7.Which supplier do you think will be most likely to provide a significant price discount and why?
Solution and Recommendations:
As Blaine Reid, what recommendations would you make to the commodity review committee and why? Support your recommendations with appropriate reference to your analysis and include some next steps and/or an implementation plan.