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SCH4801 ASSIGNMENT 2 2025 SEMESTER 1 1.1 Inventory-related decisions Toyota's procurement managers are exploring a future sourcing strategy that allocates 40% of supplies from local vendors and 60% from international suppliers. This shift is poise

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SCH4801 ASSIGNMENT 2 2025 SEMESTER 1 1.1 Inventory-related decisions Toyota's procurement managers are exploring a future sourcing strategy that allocates 40% of supplies from local vendors and 60% from international suppliers. This shift is poised to significantly influence the company’s inventory management practices. In striving to balance operational efficiency with supply chain responsiveness, it becomes essential to evaluate three core inventory categories within Toyota’s value chain, beginning with raw materials and components. Toyota’s operations already encompass the procurement of inputs, vehicle assembly, and distribution of finished goods, indicating the active presence of these inventory categories. Raw Materials and Components Raw materials and components form the foundation of vehicle manufacturing and include parts such as brake pedals, catalytic converters, fuel tanks, shift lever knobs, and rear seat assembly locks (Ambe, 2014). This inventory category is critical, as any disruption in supply can directly halt production. Efficiency Considerations: Procuring 60% of components from global suppliers may enhance cost efficiency by leveraging economies of scale and a broader selection of competitive vendors. Nevertheless, global sourcing complicates inventory management. To maintain operational efficiency, Toyota would likely aim to minimize inventory levels of these materials to reduce holding costs and capital investment, consistent with its commitment to waste reduction under the Toyota Production System (TPS). Responsiveness Considerations: Global sourcing introduces longer lead times and greater uncertainty due to geographical distance and complex logistics. To remain responsive to production demands, Toyota may be compelled to increase safety stock levels for globally sourced inputs to buffer against supply disruptions. A relevant example occurred in 2019, when a strike at a local supplier caused component shortages, highlighting that even local sourcing can pose significant risks. While the 40% local sourcing portion enables faster replenishment and greater adaptability, it also carries risks of over-dependence on a limited number of regional suppliers. Trade-offs: The key trade-off lies between achieving cost reductions through global economies of scale (efficiency) and incurring higher inventory holding costs such as increased safety stock and in-transit inventory to uphold responsiveness amid extended lead times and unpredictable supply chains. As such, Toyota must strategically manage supplier relationships across both local and global contexts, evaluating vendors not only on cost and quality but also on delivery reliability and environmental impact.

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Table of Contents
SECTION A ............................................................................................................ 4

1.1 Inventory-related decisions ............................................................................ 4

1.2 Production strategies ..................................................................................... 7

Toyota supply chain ............................................................................................ 11

1.3b) Based on Toyota’s supply chain presented in 1.3a, distinguish between each role
player by providing a relevant example from the case study. (6) .............................. 12

SECTION B .......................................................................................................... 13

(a) Two Most Probable Key Supplier-Evaluation Criteria Not Mentioned by the AI
Tool ................................................................................................................... 13

(b) Evaluation of the AI Tool's Answer Against Question Instructions ................... 14

SECTION C .......................................................................................................... 15

3.1 Gilbeys Wineries and ABC Inventory Analysis for Independent Finished Goods
......................................................................................................................... 15

3.2 The Bullwhip Effect on Dairy Belle Cheese and Butter Supply Chain ............. 16

3.3 Methods for Determining Customer Needs for ET Clothing Distributors ......... 17

References ........................................................................................................... 20




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