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Dual sourcing strategies
1 Tesla Inc. Palo Alto, California.
2 Founder, SSR Group, USA.
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 4357-4376.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2155
Publication history:
Received on 28 September 2024; revised on 08 November 2024; accepted on 11 November 2024
Abstract:
The dual-sourcing strategy of Tesla is vital for gaining a competitive edge and operational efficiency in the electric vehicle (EV) market. While both TSLA and NOT share procurement of critical components like balance rings with a few suppliers and not just one, Tesla mitigates geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and supply disruptions by procuring critical components from various suppliers. By strategically increasing the diversification in its supply chain, it has a consistent stream of suppliers that provide services continually, even in the face of global fluctuations like the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a great example of how dual sourcing can sidestep tariff issues, especially amid U.S.—China trade tensions, as the company looks to source from South Korea, the preferred country due to its advanced manufacturing processes and trade agreements. Dual sourcing also helps companies to manage risk, maintain competitive pricing, and ensure higher quality and production flexibility. Tesla's switching from cold forge to extrusion is another instance of its innovation, which reduces material waste and speeds up production. This aligns with the company's sustainability goals, as extrusion minimizes the environmental impact and supports the company's eco-friendly objectives. Tesla adopts dual sourcing and advanced manufacturing techniques, ultimately improving the company's supply chain resilience and enabling it to be agile in an increasingly competitive and volatile market. Through these strategies, Tesla not only raises its operational capacity but also solidifies it as the leader of the global EV industry to push forward in the direction of sustainable mobility.
Keywords:
Dual Sourcing; Supply Chain Resilience; Extrusion; Geopolitical Risks; Sustainability
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