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2 Scarcity and Opportunity Costs The shortage of microchips in the auto industry has posed significant challenges, but automakers have implemented strategies to overcome the scarcity and mitigate its impact. Recommendations for an industry strategy to tackle chip scarcity include diversifying supply chains, building solid relationships with chip manufacturers, investing in domestic chip manufacturing, and enhancing forecasting and inventory management. The chip shortage has influenced opportunity costs in the auto industry. Production losses have occurred due to reduced chip availability, leading to lost sales and revenue. Automakers have also prioritized manufacturing their most popular and profitable models, resulting in fewer options for consumers in lower-priced vehicle segments (Wiesen, 2022). Moreover, the scarcity of chips has caused delays in integrating advanced vehicle technologies, impacting potential competitive advantages. The scarcity of microchips has affected consumers and their vehicle purchasing behavior. Limited vehicle options have emerged due to reduced inventory, forcing customers to compromise on their preferred specifications or features. Additionally, the shortage has driven up vehicle prices due to increased demand and limited availability, potentially influencing customers' affordability and decision-making (Wiesen, 2022). Extended wait times for vehicle delivery have also resulted from the chip shortage, impacting customer satisfaction and potentially leading to postponed purchasing decisions. Automakers have adapted and prospered despite the challenges posed by the chip shortage. Companies have prioritized manufacturing efforts on popular models with higher profit margins, suspending operations at certain plants to maintain profitability (Wiesen, 2022). Some automakers have also temporarily removed certain features from vehicles to ensure shipments.

3 Stocking up on chips and projecting success has been a coping strategy, but the prolonged nature of the shortage has exceeded initial expectations of preparedness. The scarcity of microchips in the auto industry has required strategic actions, including diversifying supply chains, strengthening relationships with chip manufacturers, investing in domestic chip manufacturing, and improving forecasting and inventory management. The shortage has impacted opportunity costs, vehicle purchasing behavior, and profitability. However, automakers have implemented various strategies to navigate the challenges and continue operating successfully in this crisis.

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4 Reference Wiesen, G. (2022, August 4). How the auto industry is weathering the chip shortage storm. AutoInfluence. https://www.autoinfluence.com/how-the-auto-industry-is-weathering-the- chip-shortage-storm/

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