This Table Contains the Performance Criteria and Scores (Larger Numbers

question 68

Essay

This table contains the performance criteria and scores (larger numbers are better)for four potential suppliers to Satriale's Pork Store. Evaluate the data and identify the BEST source for Satriale's. Consider the two runners-up to the best source and what points of negotiation might lead them to becoming the optimal supplier.
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Performance Dimension } & \text { Company T } & \text { Company C } & \text { Company S } & \text { Company P } \\\hline \text { Innovation } ( \mathrm { W } = 0.4 ) & 4 & 4 & 2 & 5 \\\hline \text { Cost } ( \mathrm { W } = 0.3 ) & 4 & 3 & 5 & 2 \\\hline \text { Stability } ( \mathrm { W } = 0.2 ) & 2 & 1 & 4 & 5 \\\hline \text { Speed } ( \mathrm { W } = 0.1 ) & 3 & 5 & 5 & 2 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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