Question

Upstream from Umami Snacks is the set of firms that supply the raw materials, information, and expertise to make the seaweed crisps. The recipe for seaweed crisps is quite simple: nori (red seaweed), olive oil, and spices. From its production of wasabi peas and arare, Umami already has a supplier of olive oil and spices, but it needs to find a supplier for the nori. Nori can be purchased from international suppliers in Korea and China and from local suppliers. A number of factors must be considered when choosing a supplier, and often concessions must be made. In the selection of the nori supplier, which two factors should be prioritized? a. Price b. Management style c. Quality d. Payment terms

Answer 1

Answer: A. Price C Quality

Explanation:

The price of available stock for purchase is of paramount importance to the buying company. The price determines the level of profitability and which in essence determines continuity in business.

Qualities of raw material input will equally determines the quality of the output and this affects the firm reputation.

The management style of the supplier and his payment terms can be influenced by the buying company through it's purchasing power, so they are not of much piority compared to price and quality.