China's Coronavirus Battle Is Disrupting The Global Auto Industry

China's Coronavirus Battle Is Disrupting The Global Auto Industry

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Architecture

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The global auto industry faces challenges due to part shortages, heavily relying on just-in-time supply chains. China's lockdowns to control the coronavirus have disrupted these chains, affecting production worldwide. Hubei, a key automotive hub, has been significantly impacted. The US imports a substantial amount of auto parts, but no production slowdowns have been announced yet. The future depends on how quickly Chinese factories can resume operations, balancing public health and economic needs.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major vulnerability of the just-in-time supply chain model used by the automotive industry?

It relies on a steady stream of parts with little room for disruption.

It is not dependent on international suppliers.

It is highly flexible and adaptable.

It requires a large inventory of parts.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Chinese province, a hub for automotive manufacturing, was significantly affected by lockdown measures?

Zhejiang

Guangdong

Hubei

Sichuan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did China export in car parts to the US last year?

$15.6 billion

$60.8 billion

$200 billion

$155.8 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence for US automotive plants if the supply chain issues persist?

Increased production

No impact on operations

Suspension of operations due to lack of parts

Expansion of manufacturing facilities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is China trying to balance while attempting to restore normalcy in the automotive industry?

Environmental concerns and industrial output

Public health and public welfare

Economic growth and technological advancement

International trade and domestic production