This Was The Previous Assignmentacting On Your Recommendation That Th This Was The Previous Assignmentacting On Your Recommendation That Th This was the previous assignment: Acting on your recommendation that the retiring purchasing manager be replaced with a more up-to-date Vice President of Global Supply Chain, the CEO hired a new one. The new VP immediately found herself facing an important decision of where to source some components that have traditionally been very high cost, when the factory makes them in-house. Here is the data she is presented with: The currency of Country A is called Reds; of Country B is called Greens. The currency and forecasted exchange rates are as follows: $1 = 2 Reds $1 = 2.2 Greens The product costs for each of the 5 products from each of the 2 countries are as follows: Country A, Country B, Product 1, 10 Reds, 9 Greens; Product 2, 2 Reds, 2.2 Greens; Product 3, 7 Reds, 4 Greens; Product 4, 5 Reds, 5 Greens; Product 5, 4 Reds, 4.5 Greens. Because of the different packaging available in the two countries, and the different skill levels in packaging, the parts per container are different between the two countries: from Country A, any of the 5 parts will fit 1,000 per container; from Country B, any of the 5 parts will fit 800 per container. Ocean freight costs for a 40' container of any of these products are as follows: from Brisbane, Australia ($5,000 estimate), and from Tokyo, Japan ($4,400 estimate). Estimated costs for ocean freight can be found on the specified website. Assume a company name and use it for the analysis. The assignment involves estimating total landed costs for Product 1, including direct costs and shipping, to recommend the best sourcing country, considering costs per piece, shipping, and exchange rates. Additionally, the decision on where to assemble Products 1–5—Mexico, Canada, or in-house in the United States—is required. Consider at least five factors influencing the VP's decision and recommend the best course of action with rationale, discussing implications for cost, logistics, and supply chain efficiency. The deliverable length should be between 1,200–1,500 words, formatted in APA style.
Paper For Above instruction The decision-making process surrounding sourcing and assembly locations is critical for multinational corporations aiming to optimize costs, efficiency, and strategic positioning. In this context, the Vice President of Global Supply Chain must analyze costs associated with sourcing components from different countries and determine the optimal assembly location among Mexico, Canada, or maintaining manufacturing in the United States. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of these issues, emphasizing the key considerations that influence such strategic decisions, supported by relevant literature