Please read the case study attached, and answer the following questions:

1. Characterize the different types of buyer-supplier relationship described in the case
2. How and why do they differ from each other?
3. Which type do you think is the best approach to buyer-supplier relationships?
4. In which directions do you expect supplier-buyer relations to move in the future?

Case studies must be submitted as a Word document and should range in length from 3-5 pages.  Please answer each one individually.