Question

With reference to the Auto parts supplier Magna answer the following questions

1) How can a group like magna take advantage of CPFR to work with their OEM customers to achieve optimal performance?

2) Evaluate the role of a tier 1 supplier in safeguarding the quality of final products in assemblies through their approach to quality and sourcing.

3) Evaluate the applicability of the staircase model for sustainability used by Ikea (Andersen and Skjoett-Larsen, 2009) for application in the automotive industry by Magna group of companies.

4) Discuss how auto parts suppliers and car manufacturers can work together to increase the recyclability of end of life cars by using the approach of WRAP to the retail industry in UK.

5) ‘Does increased traceability and sharing of information using technology in supply chains help car manufacturers solve quality problems'. Discuss in relation to one of the components manufactured by Magna Group.