18. Analysis using Porter’s 5 Forces New Entrant What are the barriers to entry of new suppliers? Can they achieve economies of scale? Supply Market Rivalry Suppliers Buyers Who are the suppliers? What is their size? Breadth of line? Niche focus? Financial strength? Relationship with the company? What are the supplier success factors? Who are the major buyers? By niche and product? For what purpose do they use the product? Relationship with the company? What is the basis of competition – price, quality, speed, value ? • Are suppliers willing to act competitively? What creates that behaviour? Substitutes What substitutes and allied products are there? What is available that the company don’t use and corresponding switching cost?
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20. Identify global sourcing opportunities – low cost supplier, world class operations, achieve scale
Clarify leverage points and opportunities in the market placeVisualize the market place from supplier’s point of viewInfluence suppliers by understanding strengths, weakness and opportunitiesSupport the creation of commodity strategiesHelpful in supplier development, leverage supplier capabilities and long term contract