questions for MRK

Q-3. (a) Global sourcing has become commonplace. Many companies now consider expanding their supply base to include foreign suppliers. List three reasons why companies choose to source globally. (b). The Samsingh Cell Phone Company has developed a new series of phones that it plans to bring to the market in the next 18 months. Management is considering whether to produce the product in-house or to contract out the purchasing and manufacturing of their new cell phones. Provide FOUR Conditions that would favor outsourcing Provide FOUR Conditions that would favor making the cell phones in-house. (c). In a typical manufacturing process, a factory produces product and ships it to the distributor. The distributor sends it to the wholesaler when they receive an order. The wholesaler ships the product to the retailer as the retailer requests replenishment. The customer visits the retailer's bricks and mortar store to purchase the product when they run out. Which of these supply chain members is most likely subjected to the greatest variability in customer demand? Explain why