$1.$ Using the Kraljic Supplier Segmentation framework, categorize the four products described in the case $($quartz sand, saw blades, copper sputtering equipment, face masks$).$ Provide a brief explanation for why you categorized each item the way you did.

$2.$ Calculate the missing values in Jimmy$$s scorecard.

a$.$

b$.$

c$.$

d$.$

e$.$

$3.$ Which of the four products described in the case do you think that Jimmy$$s scorecard could best be used for? Why?

$4.$ How would you reply to Kris$$ suggestion about having one scorecard template for all of AMS$$s suppliers?

$5.$ How would you reply to Meri$$s comment that Jimmy$$s scorecard should have weights and subweights that are all the same?

$6.$ Pick one of the four products described in the case and explain how you would go about managing the purchasing process for that item. Include the following:

a$.$ Where is the product in the Kraljic Supplier Segmentation framework

b$.$ Develop a scorecard template that could be used to assess suppliers of that product. Include five categories and at least two criteria in each category. Note that you do not need to fill out the scores and weighted scores for your scorecard template.

c$.$ Discuss why you chose the categories and weights that you did.

d$.$ Discuss potential challenges in assessing suppliers of this product.

e$.$ Discuss how you would use your scorecard to drive continuous improvement with suppliers of this product.