This case illustrates the sourcing policy for a consumer electronics business. The business must determine how exactly to structure contracts with their supplier - using combination of the two, an option contract, or a purchase contract.
The organization can also buy from the spot market. The students utilize a spreadsheet model with Monte Carlo simulation to analyze the contracting options.
PUBLICATION DATE: November 28, 2012 PRODUCT #: 613065-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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