QUESTIONS

$1$ How do the characteristics of different site operations

services influence the sourcing decision QMNCs versus

local SMEs$)?$

$2$ What other factors are affecting the declsion?

$3$ If HPC were to adopt a sourcling strategy with a

preference for local SMEs:

$($a$)$ How might it engage effectively with local busi$-$

nesses to encourage bids?

$($b$)$ How might it effectlvely confligure these sourcing

arrangements?

$($c$)$ What approsches might it take to supplier capabil$-$

ity development?

Note: All names and quantitles mentloned in this case

study are fictional.