Problem: Provide an analysis of the pros and cons of the four suppliers. You should be able to come up with several pros and cons for each supplier. You do not need to go in-depth on the cost issues, but at least consider cost in your review. Regarding the buyer-supplier relationship:
Q1. How does the geographical location of the suppliers (China versus Mexico versus the United States versus Germany) affect GM's decision?
Q2. How does the collaboration history between GM and each of the suppliers affect GM's decision?
Q3. What types of collaboration history are of most value to GM for this particular brake system innovation outsourcing project?