QUESTION $1(25$ Marks$)$

The article brings light to how the supply of key metals from Russia has been restricted in the USA. What strategies are

available to American manufacturers importing these metals to mitigate the risk of supply chain breakdown caused by the

war? Identify and motivate which strategy is the most appropriate to use in this case, with examples to support your

argument.

QUESTION $2(25$ Marks$)$

With reference to the article, discuss the impact of the war on ANY FIVE $(5)$ of the drivers of supply chain performance.

QUESTION $3(25$ Marks$)$

The article mentions that reshoring has become an alternative strategy in response to the Russia$-$Ukraine conflict and other

disruptions. With reference to the article, contrast the impact on total cost elements of a Chinese company offshoring

versus onshoring the production of batteries in Russia.

QUESTION $4(25$ Marks$)$

Identify the transportation challenges resulting from the conflict for importers of raw materials from Ukraine. Recommend

how these can be overcome, focusing on different transport modes and network design options.