Case study name- Global Value Chain Management and Strategic Sourcing

overall Minimum 1500 words

1. Based on the risk factors associated with the Bugabyte and the Bugabyte Lite, which product do you think Grunwald and Vogel will recommend as the best candidate for assembly outsourcing?

2. Based on Grunwald and Vogel's decision, what will be the benefits and disadvantages of outsourcing the assembly function?

3. If Metrovox can outsource the assembly of the circuit boards to an existing supplier, discuss the key contract issues Metrovox will need to consider with its supplier.

4. Which inventory management strategy should Grunwald and Vogel recommend Metrovox adopt to ensure efficiencies throughout its entire supply chain? Why?