CASE STUDY: GM RECALLING 7 MILLION VEHICLES FOR AIRBAG PROBLEMS AFTER LOSING FIGHT WITH SAFETY REGULATOR

1. According to the case above, it is clear that Takata did not meet all the criteria for supplier for a good supplier. citing evidence from the case, explain the factors that GM did not consider when selecting Takata as a supplier.

2. supply management must maintain a number of communication flows and linkages between other key groups within and external to the organisation. Explain GM's supply management's relationships with internal linkages, within the organisation as well as external linkages that have been important in avoiding the mistakes in supplier selection