Mid-Term Assignment

Each question must be responded to with a minimum of 250 words. You may proceed to a maximum of 400.

Ideally, use APA format in your responses and cite any references. Your submission must be in by or before June 28^th.

All assignments are based on you reading the case study.

1. What are some potential challenges that GM could encounter in terms of raw material sourcing and supply chain logistics when establishing production sites in different countries?
2. How might the cultural and regulatory differences across various international locations impact GM's supply chain management and overall operations?
3. In what ways could GM's global production strategy be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates and how might this impact the company's supply chain efficiency?
4. What are the potential risks associated with relying heavily on a single supplier for critical components in GM's international supply chain? How could these risks be mitigated?
5. How might geopolitical factors, such as trade policies and international conflicts, influence GM's decision-making process when choosing production sites abroad and managing its global supply chain?