The company has worked with a set of suppliers for a long time, but some of them have apparently become increasingly lately. You know this because of complaints from the manufacturing department, but you want to assess how bad the situation really is.

a) Identify which metrics you will use. Explain what they evaluate and determine their usefulness for your task.

b) Explain what other factors you need to assess when considering collaborating with a new supplier.

c) Discuss what side effects might appear when you decide to switch suppliers. Propose ways of dealing with

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