Central Washington University Supply Chain Discussion

>Article 1: Supplier Innovation Push includes the following topics:

Push versus pull strategies for innovation partnerships

Timing strategies

Factors of success

Best practices

>Innovators Magazine: “Inside Japan’s smart city of the future,” Link: https://www.innovatorsmag.com/inside-japans-smart-city-of-the-future/ (Links to an external site.)

>SupplyChain247: “Do You Have the Right Supply Chain Partners in Innovation?” Link: https://www.supplychain247.com/article/do_you_have_the_right_supply_chain_partners_in_innovation (Links to an external site.)

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• Please review the assigned materials before answering the questions below.

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Woven City is designed as a test bed for future technologies. Please identify a new product idea that you believe would be valued in the market today or in the future. Why will it be valuable to customers? How large is the market?

What type of push strategies will Toyota most likely utilize with Woven City? Which strategies do you believe will be the most beneficial for Toyota or its partners?

What are critical concerns for Toyota when demonstrating new ideas for potential partners or purchasing partners companies?

How can Toyota use the three dimensions of a potential supplier described in the SupplyChain247 article to evaluate new suppliers for Woven City? Which dimension is most or least important for Toyota to consider? Why?

Please provide an insightful question about supplier innovation management.