Supply Chain Students: Turning RFQs into Strategic Cost Intelligence
This reading assignment is based on research I conducted during my research sabbatical in Spring 2026. But first, recall our general discussion on RFQs, cost breakdowns, outsourcing, competitive bidding, etc. In our earlier lectures and readings, we discussed how supply chain management directly impacts profitability, return on investment (ROI), and a company’s ability to do things “better, faster, and cheaper.” One of the major ways companies improve performance is through...