Select a commodity that you believe might be chosen for a strategic commodity analysis in the industries listed below. Describe the factors impacting
each commodity using a Porter Five Force analysis (described earlier in this chapter). Justify why you believe the commodity is strategic to that industry
and the approach to be used in developing a commodity strategy.
Oil (West Texas intermediate) versus gasoline (discuss differential)
Metal
Chemicals
Plastic resins
Shipping
Wood products and other production materials
Aeronautical equipment
Machine Tools
Telecommunications
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