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Your company produces jet skis for the U.S. market. One of your key suppliers of engine components has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Your company is hitting its peak production season and has sales forecasts of 2,000 units per week for the next 12 weeks. Your supplier has enough remaining inventory of components to support your production for 4 weeks. Create a 3 slides visual presentation with speaker notes that defines the methods that you will use to manage the current supplier situation, and explain how you will identify and onboard a new supplier to ensure the continued supply of components. Only do the intro and conclusion ... Describe the impact of the supplier's previous Chapter 11 bankruptcy on potential supply. Discuss your options relative to your customer communications during this critical period. Include examples of how other companies have worked with troubled suppliers and established risk mitigation techniques. Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

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Introduction

Supply chain disruptions pose significant risks to manufacturing firms, especially during peak production periods. The recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by one of our key engine component suppliers introduces a critical challenge that necessitates immediate and strategic response. This event not only jeopardizes our ability to meet the upcoming weekly sales forecasts of 2,000 units but also threatens long-term customer satisfaction and brand reputation. Understanding the implications of this financial distress on the supply chain is essential to devising effective risk management and contingency plans. The bankruptcy process, particularly Chapter 11, which allows reorganization, can lead to delays, reduced inventory levels, or even complete cessation of supply if not managed proactively. Consequently, the firm must evaluate alternative sourcing strategies, optimize inventory management, and communicate transparently with customers to mitigate potential negative impacts.

Conclusion

In conclusion, managing the current supplier crisis requires a multi-faceted approach including swift evaluation and onboarding of new suppliers, ongoing communication with stakeholders, and implementation of risk mitigation strategies. The previous bankruptcy of our supplier underscores the importance of establishing diversified sourcing options and maintaining safety stock levels to buffer against future disruptions. Companies such as Honda and Toyota have successfully navigated similar challenges by developing multiple supplier networks and investing in strategic inventory reserves (Christopher, 2016). Transparent communication with customers during this period is vital to sustain trust and loyalty, especially when potential delays or product shortages occur. Moving forward, integrating supply chain resilience into our operations will enhance our capacity to respond effectively to unforeseen disruptions, ensuring continuous production and fulfilling customer demand.

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