Contents
Executive Summary 2
Issues Identification 2
Environmental and Root Cause Analysis 3
Alternatives and Options 4
Alternative 1 4
Alternative 2 4
Recommendation 5
Implementation 5
Monitor and Control 7
Appendix 9
Appendix 1 – Total Cost Analysis 9
Appendix 2 – Weighted Evaluation 10

Executive Summary
Platinum Box Ltd. Is a small design house and printing operation that is well known for their superior graphic designs in the competitive printing industry. They have announced that they are looking to expand their market into the United States, and in order to do so they need to purchase five new presses to meet the goals of expanded production.
Jared John, the procurement manager from Platinum Box, is charged with the responsibility of making a recommendation for the new presses. This recommendation is based on the decision of whether or not to single source to the existing supplier, Jabaking Ltd, or to engage in multiple sourcing from two other interested parties, Merakuri and Pnutype Press. This poses as an issue since there is a close personal relationship between the founders of Jabaking and Platinum Box. After conducting a weighted evaluation and total cost analysis of all three suppliers, Pnutype press appears to have the best product in terms of total price, quality, maintenance, and product capability. Choosing to use multiple sourcing would give Platinum an advantage in finding the best product in the market to meet the needs of their expanding business.

Issues Identification
• The decision of whether or not to single source to Jabaking with the expansion of printing equipment.
• If equipment is not replaced in the near future, then Platinum cannot expect to expand production or effectively push into new markets.
• A long term relationship with Jabaking could be jeopardized if Platinum does not continue to do business with