1.What is the key problem for Whirpool in this case and what elements make the problem more challenging for Whirpool? 2.What are the main strategies that Whirlpool can use to address this problem? 3.What is the importance of strategic sourcing and how Whirpool has addressed it? 4.What are the pros and cons of Whirpool’s global sourcing strategy? 5.How are suppliers identified, evaluated and selected? What do you think of the company’s evaluation matrix? 6.How do you ensure quality, especially when dealing with a new supplier?
