In Class, 10-25 Minutes for Teams Assume that you have recently been hired by a firm that manufactures furniture. You feel that marketing should have an in- put into supplier selection for the firm's products, but the purchasing department says that should not be a concern for marketing. You need to explain to the department head the importance of the value chain perspective. In a role-playing exercise, explain to the purchasing agent the value chain concept, why it is of concern to marketing, and why the two of you should work together.

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In Class, 10-25 Minutes for Teams Assume that you
have recently been hired by a firm that manufactures
furniture. You feel that marketing should have an in-
put into supplier selection for the firm's products, but
the purchasing department says that should not be
a concern for marketing. You need to explain to the
department head the importance of the value chain
perspective. In a role-playing exercise, explain to the
purchasing agent the value chain concept, why it is of
concern to marketing, and why the two of you should
work together.
Transcribed Image Text:In Class, 10-25 Minutes for Teams Assume that you have recently been hired by a firm that manufactures furniture. You feel that marketing should have an in- put into supplier selection for the firm's products, but the purchasing department says that should not be a concern for marketing. You need to explain to the department head the importance of the value chain perspective. In a role-playing exercise, explain to the purchasing agent the value chain concept, why it is of concern to marketing, and why the two of you should work together.
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