Riordan’s sourcing strategy and its effect on Riordan’s supply chain

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Evaluate Riordan’s sourcing strategy and its effect on Riordan’s supply chain. As part of this analysis, include the following aspects:

• Type of relationship
• Supplier location, size of company, and financial stability
• Metrics used to measure supplier performance (on-time delivery, defects, and so on)
• Strategic advantage of rationalizing the existing supplier base and its effect on supplier alliances
•   Supplier improvement strategies

Analyze and explain how Riordan’s electric fan supply chain may take advantage of global opportunities that align with its strategic positioning. As part of this analysis, include the following aspects:

• What parts of the electric fan production line(s) should be in-sourced and outsourced?
• What are Riordan’s advantages and disadvantages of global sourcing?

Analyze and explain the effect of global sourcing on Riordan’s distribution channels and supply chain logistic strategies.

Evaluate and describe how supply chain logistic strategies affect customer relationship management.

Describe how technology may affect Riordan’s supply chain, such as e-Procurement, e-Marketplace, and reverse actions.

Prepare an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® deck covering Riordan Part 1 and Part 2. Include speaker notes on each slide. Be prepared to present your findings to the class.

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