Kraljic' Matrix is a popular framework for analyzing supplier relationships. a. Describe the Kraljic' Matrix. Give examples of typical purchase situations related to the four categories. b. Describe the basic principles of transaction cost theory (TCE) and discuss how Kraljic' Matrix can be related to this theory. (Tip: it is instructive to first move from "south to north" when connecting Kraljic matrix to arguments of TCE and then move from "west to east" in the matrix). c. As discussed in class, Kraljic' Matrix is a normative theory. It recommends what action to take in different situations (rather than describing how companies actually behave). Consequently, not following the recommended strategy results in a loss. Describe/discuss the following mismatched scenarios (i) Leverage buying when Partnership is the optimal strategy (ii) Partnership when Leverage buying is the optimal strategy (iii): Leverage buying when the product is a Routine product. (iv) Leverage buying when the product is a Bottleneck product. What is the loss that occurs given each mismatch? Relate to theory.
Kraljic' Matrix is a popular framework for analyzing supplier relationships. a. Describe the Kraljic' Matrix. Give examples of typical purchase situations related to the four categories. b. Describe the basic principles of transaction cost theory (TCE) and discuss how Kraljic' Matrix can be related to this theory. (Tip: it is instructive to first move from "south to north" when connecting Kraljic matrix to arguments of TCE and then move from "west to east" in the matrix). c. As discussed in class, Kraljic' Matrix is a normative theory. It recommends what action to take in different situations (rather than describing how companies actually behave). Consequently, not following the recommended strategy results in a loss. Describe/discuss the following mismatched scenarios (i) Leverage buying when Partnership is the optimal strategy (ii) Partnership when Leverage buying is the optimal strategy (iii): Leverage buying when the product is a Routine product. (iv) Leverage buying when the product is a Bottleneck product. What is the loss that occurs given each mismatch? Relate to theory.
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