Case Study: 7-1 The Power Line Poles If you were in the position of Gordon Yarrow: 1. How would you deal with the bid exceptions requested?

2. Do you agree with Mr. Yarrow's procedure of sending only the four most acceptable bids to Moren's engineering consultants for complete analysis? 3. Does Mr. Yarrow really have much choice as to whom he awards the pole manufacture contract? 4. Under the circumstances, is the manufacturer of the pole or the engineering consultant responsible for the final specifications? 5. If you were Mr. Yarrow, what additional information would you like beyond that supplied in the case, and how would it affect your final decision? 6. What decision would you make on the basis of the available information? 7. Do you think that all suppliers have been fairly treated?