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Question 4

Metal Inc. produces gauge metal stampings to serve various construction trades, including plumbing, electrical, masonry, and general construction. The company initially planned distinct sourcing structures for three categories of components: Nuts and Bolts, Tie Rods, and Box Couplings. Below are Metal Inc.’s sourcing plans realized in November 2019 and the actual spending and demand distribution data for January 2020 – December 2020.
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Based on the actual spending and demand data provided for each category, please identify the sourcing structure that appears to have been implemented. Choose from the following options: single sourcing, dual sourcing, multiple sourcing, or parallel sourcing.

Nuts and bolts: (SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING A, B, C, or D?)

A. Single sourcing

B. Multiple sourcing

C. Dual sourcing

D. Parallel sourcing 

Tie roads: (SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING A, B, C, or D?) 

A. Single sourcing

B. Multiple sourcing

C. Dual sourcing

D. Parallel sourcing

Box couplings:  (SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING A, B, C, or D?) 

A. Single sourcing

B. Multiple sourcing

C. Dual sourcing

D. Parallel sourcing

Question 5

Now, assess whether Metal Inc. successfully implemented the original sourcing plans for each category, e.g., the original plan for nuts and bolts was dual sourcing. Did Metal Inc. successfully implement this plan? Select yes, partially, or no. You will be able to justify the answers next.

Nuts and bolts:  

Yes, No or Partially? 

Tie roads:  

Yes, No or Partially ?

Box couplings: 

Yes, No  or Partially ?

Question 6

Please briefly justify your previous answers (BOTH how you identified the sourcing structures and why you thought they were aligned or not with the original plan).

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