Reference no: EM132462028

IMMEDIATE ISSUE

1. Prepare for meeting with group vice presidents to review opportunities in purchasing.

2. Investigate opportunities for changes to the purchasing organizational structure.

BASIC ISSUES

• Organizational structure of supply

• Strategic and financial contribution of the supply function

• Change management

Suggested Student Assignment - Answer these in your Case Report process (Very brief summary/Problem identification, Analysis, Recommendations & Action Plans)

1. As Arthur Thomas, what issues would you raise with the group vice presidents during your meetings? What questions would you ask them?

2. What is your assessment of the organizational structure at Lambert-Martin? What changes might you explore and data would you need as part of your analysis?

Thought Generating Questions

1. Should Lambert-Martin move towards great centralization of the purchasing function? Why?

2. What arguments would you use to justify your position?

3. Do you think it is reasonable for Arthur to maintain his current position as vice president of global purchasing, Engine Systems Group, and add the corporate CPO title?

4. What is the burning platform that you would use to create a sense of urgency for change?

5. What internal data to you need for your analysis?

6. What external data do you need for your analysis?

7. How sympathetic do you think the group vice presidents will be towards greater centralization?

Attachment:- Lambert-Martin Automotive Systems Inc.rar