AMD Construction from Benton, W. C. (2014). Purchasing and supply chain management (3nded.). Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill, and answer the following questions in a three- to four-page paper, excluding the title and reference pages, justifying your conclusions. Your paper should be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

• After evaluate the negotiations between Tom Reed and Jane Axle. What are your recommendations for Jane Axle as far as the next step in the negotiation process?

• Develop a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the negotiations between Jane Axle and Tom Reed. Provide a chart to show financial impacts.

• Appraise the capital equipment acquisition decision and recommend if Reed should purchase or lease the CAT-1 if he chooses to go with Allen Manufacturing Company.