Upon review of the effectiveness of a strategic business decision using evidence-based analytics, business leaders may reverse course. Refer to Highlight, “Unanticipated Consequences at FedEx”. What factor(s) led to reversal of the new scheduling system? Multiple Choice Restrictions on international air space were not accounted for in the decision making. The cost of upgrading the technology infrastructure was cost prohibitive. The new system contained assumptions that did not consider critical factors such as changes in time zones, travel time across hemispheres, and pilot flying hours. There was an inadequate number of aircraft to accommodate the new schedule.

Upon review of the effectiveness of a strategic business decision using evidence-based analytics, business leaders may reverse course. Refer to Highlight, “Unanticipated Consequences at FedEx”. What factor(s) led to reversal of the new scheduling system? Multiple Choice Restrictions on international air space were not accounted for in the decision making. The cost of upgrading the technology infrastructure was cost prohibitive. The new system contained assumptions that did not consider critical factors such as changes in time zones, travel time across hemispheres, and pilot flying hours. There was an inadequate number of aircraft to accommodate the new schedule.

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285869681

Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Publisher:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

ChapterC: Cases

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.3SD: Scenario 4 Sharon Gillespie, a new buyer at Visionex, Inc., was reviewing quotations for a tooling...

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Scenario 4 Sharon Gillespie, a new buyer at Visionex, Inc., was reviewing quotations for a tooling contract submitted by four suppliers. She was evaluating the quotes based on price, target quality levels, and delivery lead time promises. As she was working, her manager, Dave Cox, entered her office. He asked how everything was progressing and if she needed any help. She mentioned she was reviewing quotations from suppliers for a tooling contract. Dave asked who the interested suppliers were and if she had made a decision. Sharon indicated that one supplier, Apex, appeared to fit exactly the requirements Visionex had specified in the proposal. Dave told her to keep up the good work. Later that day Dave again visited Sharons office. He stated that he had done some research on the suppliers and felt that another supplier, Micron, appeared to have the best track record with Visionex. He pointed out that Sharons first choice was a new supplier to Visionex and there was some risk involved with that choice. Dave indicated that it would please him greatly if she selected Micron for the contract. The next day Sharon was having lunch with another buyer, Mark Smith. She mentioned the conversation with Dave and said she honestly felt that Apex was the best choice. When Mark asked Sharon who Dave preferred, she answered, Micron. At that point Mark rolled his eyes and shook his head. Sharon asked what the body language was all about. Mark replied, Look, I know youre new but you should know this. I heard last week that Daves brother-in-law is a new part owner of Micron. I was wondering how soon it would be before he started steering business to that company. He is not the straightest character. Sharon was shocked. After a few moments, she announced that her original choice was still the best selection. At that point Mark reminded Sharon that she was replacing a terminated buyer who did not go along with one of Daves previous preferred suppliers. What should Sharon do in this situation?
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