Supply Chain Analysis

Context You are the Operations Manager (OM) of Aus ManTec Pty Ltd, an Australian based company in Townsville, Queensland. You are analyzing the Supply Chain (SC) for Aus ManTec's innovative mechanical ventilator. You will be preparing a Supply Chain Analysis (SCA) to brief Aus ManTec's newly appointed CEO. Aus ManTec designs a range of products in Australia. Currently, Taj manufacturing company in India Manufacturing Hub North Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 414001, India, is contracted to manufacture the product in India.

QUESTION i. Identify all first and second tier suppliers. Are there any third tier suppliers?

ii. Identify and discuss the challenges in the supply chain? Suggest possible alternatives to the identified challenges.