The sub-suppliers, ECPL and BIPL, are not going to spend resources to make improvements as they did not align with their business strategy. The first proposed option is for Agile to have Automek supply the printed circuit board (PCB) assembly using its global network of suppliers, as promised. In turn, relieving Agile's responsibility of managing these suppliers and parts (cite). As Agile did not select the additional sub-suppliers and Automek still approved them despite the gaps, the responsibility of selecting and managing any new suppliers and parts would be passed on to Automek and its processes. Such an alternative would require Automek to take over all supplier relationship management and create a more stringent process for its list of approved suppliers.

This alternative would include eliminating ECPL and BIPL as tier 3 and 4 suppliers because they are not committed to improvements. This allows Automek to revise its best-cost country supplier evaluation and selection processes and hire a company to source its PCB and assembly thus, eliminating the need for a tier 4 supplier. Option 1 is a long-term plan that will reap the benefits in the future of high-quality management, continuous improvement, and lowered costs.

Based on our analysis and fulfilled criteria, we recommend alternative A. This alternative would require more time to implement but it would improve its quality of suppliers thus, relieving time spent in the future. Similarly, the cost of changing suppliers and improving processes would be higher but better evaluating and selecting future suppliers would decrease costs such as recalls, defects, and liability. Moreover, including ensured high-quality management and continuous improvement in its evaluation and selection processes would result in a better tier 3 supplier ultimately fulfilling the final two criteria. This alternative will be the most effective in the long run and achieve high overall quality management and standards in a multi-tiered global supply chain.

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