Case Study 1 - Mazda Electronics
Read "Mazda Electronics," page 605-14-3 and 605-14-4 in this Study Reference Guide. Thoroughly answer the following questions:
1. Should Mazda Electronics proceed with the low-cost ME2001, incorporating the new frame developed by Burton Plastics, Inc.? Explain, including a quantitative analysis.
2. Who should be involved in the decision-making process? Who is ultimately responsible for the decision?
3. What additional information would you require if you were in Dennis Kwok's place?
4. What other issues related to this problem are of concern to supply management?
Case Study 2 Fauquier Gas Company
Read "Fauquier Gas Company," page 605-14-4 and 605-14-5 in this Study Reference Guide. Thoroughly answer the foll6M4iwiftrestimettlabro
1. What are the key facts?
2. What is the problem?
3. List and discuss three alternative solutions.
4. What is your recommended solution?
Case Study 3 - Standard Tele-Link Corporation
Read "Standard Tele-Link Corporation," page 605-14-5 thru 605-14-7 in this Study Reference Guide. Thoroughly answer the following questions:
1. Should the equipment be acquired now? If so, from which supplier?
2. Should the equipment be leased or purchased?
Case Study 4 - The PeachttContuter Company
Read "The Peach Computer Company," page 605-14-8 in this Study Reference Guide. Thoroughly answer the following questions:
1. Should Don get any additional information? Explain.
2. Discuss the inherent advantages and disadvantages of using performance specifications.
3. Discuss the inherent advantages and disadvantages of the plans and specifications method of describing quality.
4. Assuming that Don's investigation and analysis indicates that both methods are practical for use by Peach; discuss which approach Don should recommend.