What did Honda’s supply chain managers do right and what did they do wrong prior to the 2011 tsunami

Honda Canada (A): Tsunami & Communication

The case is designed to place students in the role of an operational decision maker in the presence of a major supply chain disruption in a global supply chain with multiple supplier tiers. The impact of international culture, the multitude of stakeholders, and the importance of effective communications are addressed.

In particular, what did Honda’s supply chain managers do right and what did they do wrong prior to the 2011 tsunami? Be sure to address the global dispersion of their supply chain and its cultural diversity, as well as relevant costs and other factors that play a role. You should provide justification for your arguments by detailing your experiences or those that have been recently published (e.g., peer reviewed articles, magazine stories, or newspaper accounts).

You are required to create one post (using 250-350 words) and respond to the post of one other student (using 100-200 words).