The key question in strategic supply management is:
How can supply strategy be kept separate from and equal to organizational strategy?
How can fist tier suppliers contribute to the buying organization’s objectives and strategy?
How can first, second, third-and subsequent tiers of suppliers contribute to the buying organization's objectives and strategy?
How can the supply manager develop a network of suppliers that contribute to the buying organization's strategies and goals?
How can supply and the supply chain contribute effectively to organizational objectives and strategy?