Case $1$ Early Supplier Integration at John Deere Read the case Early Supplier Integration at John Deere in your text. Answer the discussion questions

Why should some suppliers be integrated into product development at Deere while others should not?

What criteria$-$ limit to four$-$ should they use to screen suppliers to be integrated into the early phases of the Deere skid$-$steer loader development process?

How should the relationship with chosen suppliers be managed in terms of contracts, teamwork, progress reports, design, and production transition?

How should the relationships be managed with suppliers not chosen for early integration in the design?

$-$each group needs to prepare a document showing who is going to do what and by what date. All items need names and dates. Use a common platform $($Canvas or Google doc$)$ to submit materials. Share that document with me if it is outside Canvas. Do not manage group work via text. Submit your final group deliverable as ONE submission in Canvas.