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The case study size-up consists of figuring out where the firm of your choice is and where it intends to or will go in terms of its global supply chain strategy in the future. As a guide to what to include in the case of the firm’s global supply chain strategy components and issues, the following issues should be your core focus (roughly about a page of coverage of each).

Strategic Setting: This section should describe the overall strategic direction of the business and how the area of focus in this size-up assignment links to and is influenced by the firm’s global supply chain strategy
Customer Focus: A discussion of the customers served by the firm. If multiple customers exist, compare and contrast them. Identify the critical customers and explain why they are critical within the context of the firm’s supply chains
Supplier Relations: A brief discussion of the core suppliers working with the firm (i.e., top 2-3 suppliers). In addition, include a discussion of internal pressures and external pressures (e.g., threats from competitors or demands placed on the firm by major customers)
Value Generation: This section should address the value proposition today and in the future of the firm and how these link to overall global supply chain strategy. Include a description of what the firm has to do well regarding its global supply chains to succeed.
Outcomes: This section should describe the ultimate outcome that the firm ideally would generate by implementing certain changes in global supply chain strategy. Briefly discuss which metrics are appropriate for evaluating and prioritizing the desired global supply chain strategy outcomes and how you will measure this information.