Explain the role of the supplier, and analyze their influence on the supply chain operation. Analyze how a supply chain manager might use functional team collaboration to manage supplier influence to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain operation.

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Review of Supplier Relationship Strategies

Chapter 3 of the textbook provides an overview of the supply chain operation’s product design and delivery element, including the role and influence of the supplier. Understanding the role of the supplier in this part of the supply chain operation is necessary to ensure that the product design and delivery processes operate effectively without costly disruption.

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Complete the following:

• Explain the role of the supplier, and analyze their influence on the supply chain operation.
• Analyze how a supply chain manager might use functional team collaboration to manage supplier influence to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain operation.
• Summarize the critical points of supply relationship strategies.