Universal Ad Agency – vendor selection

Abstract

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the process of procurement and describe the process of supplier selection; to understand the importance of vendor selection criteria and develop the same; and to develop the framework for steps involved in vendor selection.

Case overview/synopsis

Jelani was working in his office over weekends to select the supplier and finalize the contract for installation of SMD LED screen. It was going to be one of its kind in town, and the first ever project for the organization. He was working as procurement manager at Universal Ad Agency and based in their office at Hyderabad. Jelani had already missed the deadline of installation, and he knew that he was not going to get any extension in deadline for the second time. He had visited the markets of Lahore and Hyderabad to source out the best supplier. He had to prepare a strong case and present to CEO. With all the data available, would Jelani be able to select the best evaluated supplier from among the recently sourced out suppliers?

Complexity academic level

MBA elective courses of Purchase & Supply Management, and Operations Management.

Subject code

CSS 9: Operations and Logistics

Supplementary materials

Teaching Notes are available for educators only.

Citation

Shaikh, A.R. and Qazi, A.A. (2020), "Universal Ad Agency – vendor selection", , Vol. 10 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-04-2020-0130