Unifine Richardson food manufacturer with 110 employees. Sole supplier of honey announced that effective immediately it was no longer able to supply Chinese honey. Canadian Food Inspection Agency refused imports of Chinese honey in the recently discovered traces of antibiotics chemicals. China provides 20% of the world's supply of honey. Faced with rising prices, problems with customer preferences, and potential product recalls purchasing manager has to determine the next step of the company. Solutions include international sources of supply disruptions, supply chain management, and quality issues. "Hide
by Carol Prahinski Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 5 pages. Publication Date: August 2, 2003. Prod. #: 902D20-PDF-ENG
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