Discussion Questions: XBOX What did Microsoft (MS) need to succeed with the original XBox? What were MS's challenges? What supply chain changes did MS make between XBox and XBox 360? What was the motivation for these changes? What were the benefits and risks of the global launch planned for the XBox 360? MS planned to use three EMS firms for the Xbox 360, all manufacturing in China. What are the benefits and the limitations of this approach? How should MS coordinate the three suppliers