1. Suppose Supplier B improves its conformance
quality so that the chemicals it produces are now
2. You have just graduated from college and are
looking to buy your first car. Money is tight right now, so
you are concerned with initial cost as well as ongoing expenses. At
the same time, you don't want to drive a slow,
outdated car like your parents do. You have narrowed your choices
down to two vehicles: a Honda Enigma and a Bizzarrini
Booster. Based on the numbers below, calculate the value
index for each car. Which car provides you with the
greatest value?
99.9% 99.9% 4 days $15 50 liters 60 liters 7 days $45 99% pure O Supplier A A Supplier B Order Order Winners Qualifiers Conformance Delivery Cost Flexibility quality speed
a. Will this be enough to make Supplier B competitive? Which supplier do you think will win the business? A. Increasing the conformance quality to above the qualifier level will allow Supplier B to compete for the business. Since Supplier B is better than Supplier A in 2 of the 3 categories, Supplier B will likely win the business if it is able to meet the qualifier. However, it still ultimately depends on how the various customers value the different order winners. O B. Increasing the conformance quality to above the qualifier level will allow Supplier A to compete for the business. Since Supplier A is better than Supplier B in 2 of the 3 categories, Supplier A will likely win the business. OC. Increasing the conformance quality to above the qualifier level will allow Supplier B to compete for the business. It does not depend on how the various customers value the different order winners. OD. None of the above. b. Managers at Supplier A have determined that if they increase the minimum order size to 75 liters, they can decrease their costs to $37 per liter. Should they do it? O A. There are no reasons to do it. Supplier A will definitely win the business. OB. Supplier A should not decrease their cost to $37 per liter by increasing the minimum order quantity to 75 liters. Doing this will result in Supplier A being the leader in 0 of the 3 order winner categories and will likely lose the business. OC. Supplier A should decrease their cost to $37 per liter by increasing the minimum order quantity to 75 liters. Doing this will result in Supplier A being the leader in 2 of the 3 order winner categories and will likely win the business. OD. There are no reasons to do it. Supplier A will definitely lose the business.
Dimension Fuel economy Reliability Speed and handling Aesthetics After-sales support Purchase price Importance to you 5 3 2 2 3 3 Honda Enigma 5 2 3 2 3 5 01 NWN on Bizzarrini Booster 4 1 5 3 3 1
Click the icon to view the data table. The value index for Honda Enigma is (Enter your response as a whole number.) The value index for Bizzarrini Booster is (Enter your response as a whole number.) The provides the greatest total value index. Honda Enigma Bizzarrini Booster
1. Suppose Supplier B improves its conformance quality so that the chemicals it produces are now 2. You have just gradua
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