Problem

Case Study Instructions

1. Read through the case study and thoroughly analyze any business decisions that need to be considered in the case.

2. Present any data analysis or collection in an Excel Spreadsheet. (Attach Excel File in Canvas.)

3. In a narrative format, answer the five questions at the end of Case Study. Attach Word file in Canvas submission.

4. See the attached Case Study Rubric for grading criteria and format details.

Case Study: Nissan Motor Company Ltd.: Building Operational Resiliency by William Schmidt, David Simchi-Levi.

Case Discussion Questions

1. The case identifies several aspects of the Nissan response that were particularly beneficial. Expand on the points made in the case to identify the potential costs and benefits of these actions.

2. What else could Nissan have done to prepare for and respond to the disaster? Try to articulate the costs and benefits of your suggestions.

3. What could Nissan have done to assess the risk of disruption in their supply chain?

4. How did Nissan's product line strategy help or hurt its ability to respond to and recover from the disaster?

5. How will the operational changes announced in 2012 affect Nissan's exposure to future disruptions? How will it affect its steady-state operations? What trade-offs is management making and why?

Attachment:- Case-Nissan-Motor-Company-Ltd.rar