Unit V Case StudyFor this assignment, read the case study, VF Brands: Global Supply Chain Strategy, on page 437 of your textbook.Once you have read and reviewed the case scenario, respond to the following questions with thorough explanations andwell-supported rationale.1. Contrast the advantages of utilizing company-owned plants to using a large network of suppliers.2. The development of strategic supplier relationships was discussed in the case. Why is this important to both thecompany as well as to the suppliers?3. Analyze the strategic growth plan of VF Brands with respect to their acquisitions. Their mission in theseacquisitions was to preserve the organizational culture and unique brand identities of these acquisitions. Why wasVF Brands concerned about this?4. Analyze whether VF Brands should expand the Third Way sourcing strategy, expand internal manufacturing, ordo more traditional sourcing. Include your rationale.Your response should be a minimum of 4 pages in length, double-spaced. References should include your textbookplus a minimum of one additional credible reference.All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations per APA guidelines.Unit V Case StudyFor this assignment, read the case study, VF Brands: Global Supply Chain Strategy, on page 437 of your textbook.Once you have read and reviewed the case scenario, respond to the following questions with thorough explanations andwell-supported rationale.1. Contrast the advantages of utilizing company-owned plants to using a large network of suppliers.2. The development of strategic supplier relationships was discussed in the case. Why is this important to both thecompany as well as to the suppliers?3. Analyze the strategic growth plan of VF Brands with respect to their acquisitions. Their mission in theseacquisitions was to preserve the organizational culture and unique brand identities of these acquisitions. Why wasVF Brands concerned about this?4. Analyze whether VF Brands should expand the Third Way sourcing strategy, expand internal manufacturing, ordo more traditional sourcing. Include your rationale.Your response should be a minimum of 4 pages in length, double-spaced. References should include your textbookplus a minimum of one additional credible reference.All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations per APA guidelines.
