Case Study 1: FEDEX Case Study Learning Outcomes Assess a company's procurement process Evaluate the strategic fit between a buyer and a seller/in a buyer/seller partnership Manage challenges of strategic sourcing Materials Required Textbook Web case study: Fed Ex cing Instructions Carefully read the case and consider its context in relation to strategic sourcing readings and concepts learned in this unit. The case includes situational information, which should be used to perform the required analysis and make the appropriate recommendations. You do not need to address the questions stated inside the case itself. You are, however, required to address all of the questions provided here. Case Questions Case Questions 1. How well does FedEx accomplish the key elements that must be completed at each stage of the strategic sourcing process? Explain your answer. 2. How does the governance structure for supply chain management at Federal Express support the strategic sourcing process? 3. Evaluate Federal Express's methods/efforts to align with its suppliers both operationally and strategically. 4. Are there elements of the strategic sourcing process used at Federal Express that apply to manufacturing companies? 5. Name one sourcing challenge faced by Federal Express and recommend a strategy to overcome this challenge. Case Study 1: FEDEX Case Study Learning Outcomes Assess a company's procurement process Evaluate the strategic fit between a buyer and a seller/in a buyer/seller partnership Manage challenges of strategic sourcing Materials Required Textbook Web case study: Fed Ex cing Instructions Carefully read the case and consider its context in relation to strategic sourcing readings and concepts learned in this unit. The case includes situational information, which should be used to perform the required analysis and make the appropriate recommendations. You do not need to address the questions stated inside the case itself. You are, however, required to address all of the questions provided here. Case Questions Case Questions 1. How well does FedEx accomplish the key elements that must be completed at each stage of the strategic sourcing process? Explain your answer. 2. How does the governance structure for supply chain management at Federal Express support the strategic sourcing process? 3. Evaluate Federal Express's methods/efforts to align with its suppliers both operationally and strategically. 4. Are there elements of the strategic sourcing process used at Federal Express that apply to manufacturing companies? 5. Name one sourcing challenge faced by Federal Express and recommend a strategy to overcome this challenge