Question: Group Case Assignment Sage Business Case Study (free in the KPU Library website): Tackling Supply Chain Challenges of Tesla Model 3 - Case Study Questions

Group Case Assignment Sage Business Case Study
Group Case Assignment Sage Business Case Study
Group Case Assignment Sage Business Case Study (free in the KPU Library website): Tackling Supply Chain Challenges of Tesla Model 3 - Case Study Questions to answer (use the internet to get updated information) (80\%): 1. What product design and start up decisions did Tesla make, to try to make the Model 3 easier to manufacture? Research, summarize and comment on the issues that Tesla actually had during t Model 3 production start up. (10\%) 2. Why does it make sense that Tesla is pursuing the strategy of "the most vertically integrated car manufacturer". Use the "make vs. buy" material from the course textbook chapter 2 and researc and comment on at least one good example of a Tesla "make vs buy" decision. (20\%) 3. Research, calculate and compare the total cost of ownership (TCO) (over 10 years) of buying and operating an electric vehicle (EV) vs. an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. What are the competitive advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicles? What is your group's opinion on this? (20\%) 4. Draw and explain the Tesla Model 3 supply chain (business model) including the supply side (raw materials and components) and the sell side. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Tesla's supply chain (business model). (20\%) 5. Given your updated research in question 4 above please make some recommendations for Tesla with supporting rationale (reasons). (10\%) 4. Draw and explain the Tesla Model 3 supply chain (business model) including the supply side (raw materials and components) and the sell side. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Tesla's supply chain (business model). (20\%)

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