a) Explain if the company's supply chain strategy is a "market responsive" or "physically efficient" Supply Chain Strategy.Why do you conclude this? Provide facts to support your conclusion.

b) Referring to this week's assigned McKinsey & Company Paper, list and briefly explain the actions (steps) BMW implemented to reimagine the procurement function.

c) Refer to this week's assigned textbook reading Section 5-3, describe the key elements of the BMW procurement strategy as it relates to the purchase of batteries for its autos.

d) Describe one Supply Chain related risk (issue) currently confronting the company. Why is this a risk? Why is this important?