Read the texts below carefully. Answer the questions according to the text given below and explain your answer with reasons.

a) Imagine working for a manufacturing company. There is an going investment project in this company. The project is about a new investment for a new market. The new production line also covers a fully-automatic robot. This robot is one of the main parts of the project as it is a part of critical path. Because this robot is fully-automatic delay or expedition can easily affect the completion time. Think about you are a purchasing manager in this company. If you want to benefit from a possible shorter lead time, as fullfilling the role of purchasing manager of the this company, which kind of pricing condition in the contract would you prefer during negotiations with the -robot- installation supplier-. Explain with details.

b) Consider the link between milk and cheese production. The fat ratio in milk directly affects the quality and quantitiy of cheese produced. The fat ratio is affected by the quality and quantity of the feed. Consider the link between milk producer and cheese maker here. The milk producer is the seller and the cheese producer is the customer. What kind of contract-price would be preferred in a contract between the milk producer and cheese producer? Explain with details.