2 discussions 350 words each

discussion 1: Supplier Evaluation

Use your Purchasing and Supply Management textbook to read Chapter 13, “Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Relationships,” pages 365–383.

Also, using the attached article 1 week 4 you found on a strategic partnership in this unit’s study, evaluate the benefits and costs of such partnerships. In your evaluation, define or establish partnerships. Be sure to provide context for the example you present, along with benefits and costs.

350 words… no cover page required

discussion 2: Supplier Evaluation Research

Review the attached article 2 week 4 ( Kim and Ellegaard’s 2011 article), “Supplier Evaluation Processes: The Shaping and Reshaping of Supplier Performance,” and the methodology employed. Evaluate the appropriateness of the researcher’s methodology for the research topic.

350 words… no cover page required