Unit 5- Lenovo

Lenovo Case Study

In the unit studies, you read the case of "Lenovo: Moving Full-Speed Ahead." For this assignment, you will review this case and analyze Lenovo's efforts to ensure an effective and efficient supply chain. Complete the following:

• Review "Lenovo: Moving Full-Speed Ahead" on pages 201–211 in your textbook, Strategic Supply Chain Management.
• Respond to the following topics and questions: 
  • What were the drivers for Lenovo to build, in 2012, a manufacturing facility in Whitsett, North Carolina instead of in low-cost regions such as Asia or Mexico?
  • How did Lenovo transform from a local supply chain company to a well-known and integrated global supply chain organization?
  • What metrics had Lenovo used to evaluate its end-to-end supply chain performance?
  • What were Lenovo's dual operating models and how well did these two models work for its global supply chain?