Assignment Two
For global electronics supply chain facing strict environmental regulations, analyze how a
company manages its vendors by identifying one hidden cost in the Total Cost of Ownership
(TCO) when switching from a polluting supplier to a green-certified one, proposing one key
metric to vet a supplier's sustainability during the initial onboarding lifecycle phase, and
explaining how a basic contract clause can ensure the supplier maintains these green
standards without causing factory delays. (5 Marks)