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DAIKIN CASE STUDY
Provide a brief overview of the case. What is it about? You should summarize relevant background information and facts and identify any decisions to be made. Your response should be approximately 150-200 words (about half a page of a standard, double-spaced document).
Briefly discuss the following:
What are the main strengths of the Shiga Factory (and Daikin) relative to the competition?
What are the main weaknesses of the Shiga Factory (and Daikin) relative to the competition?
List the main steps in the air conditioner supply chain. That is, trace the information flow from the end- consumer back through the supply chain to the Shiga Factory’s suppliers to the end-consumer of its residential air conditioners, and the physical supply chain forward from its suppliers back to the consumer. (You can simply list the steps and the information being conveyed.)
Brainstorm about all of the different ways that Daikin could improve its operations and supply chain. (Note: Go for quantity here!)
Throughout the semester, we have discussed the concept of supply chain responsiveness vs. efficiency. If forced to pick ONE, which is more important for Daikin: responsiveness or efficiency? Justify your response.