1. How would you characterize Tesla's supply chain strategy for the Roadster?

2. What should be the key factors in determining whether to outsource or vertically integrate? How does this differ for an established company versus a startup?

3. Why would a technology startup with a physical product want to partner with a much larger, established company? Describe the pros and cons of such a partnership.

4. What advantages and disadvantages would you anticipate in having manufacturing and engineering collocated? Consider the case where the company is young and is building its manufacturing capabilities internally.

5. If you were tasked with restructuring Tesla's Roadster supply chain, how would you change it and why? a. Please include a table showing the advantages and disadvantages for each of the 3 suppliers described. b. Use a map to draw the "before" and "after" global logistics footprint