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Week Four-Case Study

Week Four-Case Study

Q The format for all case studies is approximately 900 words: • Summarize the major facts • State the major problems • Propose specific solutions (more than one) • Important: If data is provided use it in the justification of your proposed solutions In your analysis of the Firebird Electric, U.S. Case consider the follow questions in your analysis: • Does Make or Buy decisions have the same impact as outsourcing decisions? • What are the benefits and costs to society when well established firms like Firebird outsource when they clearly have the capability to produce the good or service? • How should the suppliers be selected if the buy option is chosen? Give a step by step approach to the selection and evaluation process.

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Background: Firebird Electric, U.S.1 In 1994, Firebird Electric, U.S. (Firebird), was the first foreign supplier to migrate to the United States and supply the Road-Master Car Company. Situated in Columbia, South Carolina, Firebird supplies headlights, taillights, top lights, focus high mounts, and front-go gatherings to Road-Master. Street Master deals represent 98.5 percent of Firebird's incomes. Unique gear fabricating (OEM) lighting is provided to the Orangeburg plant, the Columbia automobile plant, and the Columbia cruiser plant (Benton, 2014).