Product Overview

The case presents a procurement manager at a solar panel distributor and installer company, Helios Solar, with a dilemma on what supplier to use. Two different supply channels are characterized by different net working capital needs (payables, inventory terms, etc.) and responsible sourcing considerations.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore the components of the net working capital. 2. Evaluate the impact of the net working capital requirements on the cost of procured goods and services. 3. Evaluate the social and ethical responsibility effects on the supply chain. 4. Understand the solar panels market supply chain.