Using attached powerpoint and data, move the appropriate category letter to the correct location on the grid.

Category Management Plot A All Sections Using attached powerpoint and data, move the appropriate category letter to the correct location on the grid. Please submit an image of your plot before class on 10/19. Category Management Plot Assignment.ppt Minimize File Preview ZOOM + Category Management/Sourcing Assignment Due before class 10/19. Submit image of completed plot. Data Plot by moving letter to correct box Category Bottleneck items 1. Constraints # of Switching Cost # Potential Suppliers Maintain safety/strategic stock 2. B Bags Suppliers 3 I - - # of Current Strategic Supplies 1. Ensure availability of supply 2. Focus on relationship building 3. Encourage process integration and innovation 4. Frequent communications 5. Establish mutually agreeable supplier performance criteria L L L - 3 I I $ Spend L Develop contingency plans Strengthen relationships Search for alternatives 3. C Cases H L L Risk - 4. A Advertising M -E- M M 3 I L T Temp Labor M Metals P Plastics i no 3 D H H M H M M H I _ _ 3 3 I I I E _ _ 3 III Routine Commodity 1. Simplify and streamline the purchasing process 2. Reduce number of suppliers and simplify ordering 3. Transfer buying responsibility to "users' within the company Leverage 1. Consolidate volume as a negotiation tool 2. Use competitive marketplace to reduce costs 3. Automate supplier interfaces to minimize process related costs Consulting L L S Servers M