The problem management needs to solve is within its supply chain system. Specifically, it needs to complete its vertical integration of its supply chain system. $($meaning Tesla gains control over all aspects of its chain$)$ Product innovation has been suffering because of issues within the chain $($too slow, too expensive etc$)$ and is apparent as models $3$ and Y make up $97\%$ of Tesla$$s sales while other expected models such as the cybertruck have been delayed by years.

Part $2$: Case Study FINAL REPORT $=15\%$

Read the case.

Identify the problem that management needs to solve.

What priority decision needs to be made?

Make sure you describe the nature of the problem and why it is important.

What impact will this decision have on the organization and other stakeholders?

Part $3$: Perform all these analyses to help you determine what factors are important for management to consider in making this decision:

SWOT analysis

CREST analysis

Porter$$s $5-$Force Analysis

Stakeholder analysis

For each of these analyses, introduce the topic, and present the analyses $($use a table or lists if this helps to make the information clearer$).$ Then, write a brief paragraph after each analysis summarizing the highlights of that analysis you think are most relevant to this decision. You will need more information about your client$$s industry or about environmental factors, so you will have to do some research. You will need at least $5($five$)$ sources $($Wikipedia and the Dictionary do not count as sources.$)$

Part $4$: Based on your analyses, identify $3($three$)$ possible decisions you might offer to your client. In other words, what are three reasonable alternatives that management might choose to pursue to help solve this problem? $($Don$$t forget to consult Chapter $10$ as you consider strategic options.$)$

For each of these three options, identify what you perceive to be the pros and cons of pursuing each alternative. Use the information you discovered in your analyses and course concepts to guide you and try to list as many as you can think of$.$ Resist the urge to decide too soon!!! Try to remain objective as you consider each alternative.

Part $5$: Choose one solution you think is the best option for the organization and create an action plan for that option.

Why do you believe this is the best option for the organization? Defend your choice.

Different groups may make very different recommendations!

Develop a step$-$by$-$step action plan to carry out your decision.

Your action plan should include specific steps for each of the four management functions: Planning, Leading, Organizing, and Controlling.

Make sure the organization will be able to measure results and evaluate how the plan will work in the future.