NATIONWIDE TELEPHONE
1. What analytical tools can be used by the supply group to determine the right price?
2. How could Nationwide's supply department have prevented the price escalations?
3. How does the competitive condition of the plastic component industry impact the use of price analysis?
4. What kind of resistance might Jan encounter from Bill? How can Bill help facilitate the pricing analysis process? 5. What are some of the costs/benefits of continuing to source from the same local suppliers?