Case Study Assignment
Objectives
i. Identify potential risks and disruptions in global supply chain networks
ii. Recommend operations strategies to manage supply chain risks and disruptions
iii. Evaluate companies' strategies in dealing with supply chain risks
Instructions
Analyze the "Nissan: Recovering Supply Chain Operations" case study. Prepare a MS Word document of 4 to 6 pages answering the 4 questions following the case. Write each question and then give the answer.
Case Questions
i. List four sources of supply chain risks for a Japanese automotive manufacturer such as Nissan. Include all sources of disruption mentioned in the case in your list.
ii. What are the operational strategies for managing supply chain risks/disruptions? Evaluate Nissan on each of these.
iii. In your opinion, had Nissan developed the perfect recovery strategy or is there still room for improvement for future crises?
iv. Explain the difference between Nissan's risk management and crisis management strategies and evaluate each.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Reference
i. Aggarwal, S., & Srivastava, M. K. (2016). Nissan: Recovering supply chain operations. Ivey Publishing.
ii. Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Publishing.