Global Supply Chain Management and Strategic Sourcing Case Study Questions Question 1: Based on the risk factors associated with the Bugabyte and the Bugabyte Lite, which product do you think Grunwald and Vogel will recommend as the best candidate for assembly outsourcing? This case study is embedded on procurement management and global sourcing. This is supported by the move of Metrovox outsource various functions from suppliers in China where it purchases the components of both Bugabyte Lite and Bugabyte for its assembly plant in Germany. In an effort to maintain its market position and competitive advantage, Metrovox was compelled to improve its previous product-Bugabyte by developing video capability. The new development had great impact on production such that it was delayed thus delaying delivery of the product by 30 percent.
Externalities of Automobile industries Introduction: In this segment, we will focus on the externalities associated with the automobile industries. Even if Bangladesh have the prospects and resources of building an automobile industry, it does not mean that it will be beneficial for the economy and environment and hence the people of the nation. For a proper justification, an externality analysis is important. It is also important to know the different externalities faced by the now-major automobile industries of the globe and how they overcame or promoted them. Then we will state and analyze the probable externalities of an automobile industry in the context of our country.
From case study, the Volt was planned to introduce to the market in 2003. With other managers’ arguments, this car was launched in 2010 after Toyata’s Prius and Telsa’s Silicon Valley. 2. What trends in the external environment favored the pursuit of the Chevy Volt project? There were five trends in the external environment favored the pursuit of the Chevy Volt project.
Ruth Chris had the following issues on hand; First, Dan Hannah had to decide which countries offer the greatest growth potential with the least risk. International businesses regularly offered opportunities for Ruth Chris but with strict selection criteria which in fact eliminated many of these business prospects. Secondly, the management team must agree on a standard development model and the decision of which mode of entry to use. Opportunities were evident for joint ventures or company owned stores in certain markets. Lastly but not least, Ruth Chris challenge was selecting the appropriate development model in conjunction with the management team but required additional information criteria in order to guarantee the future success of the organization.
By the morning of the third day, the Cobbs were starting to question the wisdom of launching the product at all; they had already invested a lot of time and money in the product, and without any substantial sales, there seemed little reason to continue. When Cabela’s expressed interest in the product, everything changed. At least one leading retailer was prepared to carry the product. For Russ, the opportunity was a clear win; while Cabela’s would need a retail price of $7.99, the product would be in the market and selling. Matt, however, wondered if the price was too
The film demonstrates satellite and computer links that cut design and engineering changes from days to hours. This demonstrates how borders and distance have become less meaningful in a global world. The narrator also describes how Ford has developed global links with suppliers so they can shift to least expensive supplier for parts anywhere in the world. Doing all this saves $2–3 billion per year. The narrator concludes that there are risks to this strategy because of the trade off between national preferences and global integration.
[pic] ADIDAS IN 2008: HAS CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING INCREASED SHAREHOLDER VALUE? WRITTEN CASE REPORT Subject: BUAD 340 – Strategic Management I Submitted to: xxx, Senior Partner Submitted by: xxx, President/CEO xxx, VP Finance xxx, VP Marketing xxx, VP Operations xxx, VP HR Date Submitted: March 29, 2011 Executive Summary Jinka Consulting has conducted a thorough analysis of Adidas AG and has defined the problem and the consequences of the main strategic issues Adidas is facing. The main issue that Jinka Consulting is addressing is how to remain competitive with Nike, who is currently outperforming Adidas, and how to eventually overtake the number one spot by gaining and maintaining market share. There are a number of internal and external factors that are affecting the operations of Adidas, such as gaining market share over Nike, and capitalizing on international expansion opportunities and acquisitions. Adidas also needs to address their decreasing liquidity to ensure that the working capital is available to act upon any opportunities.
We will explain how corporate governance has played a significant role in shaping Volkswagen, in terms of strength and weakness during the time this textbook was published; and to conclude, we will provide an update emphasizing how mergers have played a role in where Volkswagen is today. Theoretical Principle As mentioned by Janet Morrison in her book “International Business, Challenges in a Changing World”, one of the purposes for case studies is to “[explore chapter themes and create links between the different topic areas covered in the book]” (Morrison, xxvii). To that end, Case Study 1.2 looks at the term corporate governance as it relates to Volkswagen. Corporate governance is defined as “a company’s decision-making structure and processes at the highest level, by which its directors are responsible to its owners and other stakeholders” (Morrison, 21). Corporate governance structures differ from country to country, with varying levels of transparency and accountability mechanisms.
We have developed economic instruments to try to satisfy the needs of the present generation efficiently, but these are not adequate for addressing equity issues with future generations. While the incorporation of externalities is intended to ensure that the benefits from a proposed action exceed the costs and that those who bear these costs be adequately compensated, in practice it operates from the perspective of the present generation. Environmental externalities are focused primarily on the costs that the present generation bears in polluted air, water, and soils from industrial development, in deforestation, and in other aspects of economic development. The discount rate is used to consider future costs and benefits, again from the perspective of the present generation. Reliance on the discount rate to consider
Additionally, he also suggested that they outsource engines from an outside supplier to relieve the capacity problem. The objective is to determine what Merton should decide and upon what should the decision be based on in addition to the constraints that may arise. This case analyses the best product mix for Merton Truck Company in order to improve the company’s financial position by using linear programming models. 2. Key Issues/ Challenges Identified The company manufactured two specialized models of trucks Model 101 and Model 102.