Provide a comprehensive overview including background and analysis (two pages) of the case study. Then answer the following questions (Each answer may be 200-300 words). Cite your sources in APA format. Anything that is not common knowledge, such as facts about a company, should be cited and added to the reference page.)

Case Study no. (2): Supplier Evaluation at EADS

Questions:

1- If you were in the position of John Summers, what problems and weaknesses could you identify?

2- Suppose you were John Summers, and you had prepared a list of suggested improvements for discussion at the PDB meeting. Discussion of other agenda items at the meeting however took longer than expected, with the result that John only has 10 minutes (and not 30 minutes) to present his ideas. Given the time constraint, what three steps would you prioritize for discussion at the meeting.