Sun's strategy is to identify the key differences between 2.3 leading edge of production and standardization in the other place, leading it to outsource much of their production. Issues related to this strategy include: 1) selection of responsibilities within the purchasing function, and 2) the organization and distribution of responsibilities within the purchasing function, and 3) development of long-term relationships with suppliers, and 4) the development of management tools that appropriately motivate suppliers. In particular, "Scorecard", which uses the sun as a management tool vendor submitted. "Hide
by Chuck Holloway, David Farlow, Glen Schmidt, Andy Tsai Source: Stanford Graduate School of Business 17 pages. Publication Date: Mar 09, 1996. Prod. #: OIT16A-PDF-ENG
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