Analysis
Reshoring Strategy for a German Medical Device Manufacturer
Overview
What this challenge is about.
Your task is to analyze the current single-source dependency, evaluate at least two alternative sourcing regions (e.g., Czech Republic, Poland, or domestic German suppliers), and recommend a phased reshoring plan. You must consider total landed cost, lead time, carbon footprint, and risk mitigation. Success means presenting a data-driven recommendation with a 3-year implementation roadmap, including supplier selection criteria and a risk register. Deliver a final report and a 10-minute presentation to the executive team.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
How can MediTech reduce its supply chain risk and improve sustainability by reshoring component sourcing without significantly increasing costs or compromising quality?
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Apply network design principles to a global sourcing decision
- Quantify total landed cost and trade-offs between cost, risk, and sustainability
- Develop supplier selection criteria incorporating ESG factors
- Create a risk mitigation plan for supply chain disruptions
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