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Tesla’s tight supply chain control involves embedded Tesla supply engineers working directly with suppliers to pre-empt manufacturing problems. Managing 7,000 components daily—from chips to complex assemblies—has become feasible through this proactive approach, even amidst global shortages and logistical challenges.
The company’s approach allows for fast tracking and real-time adjustments for components like the car computer, which is extensively complex and requires liquid cooling, high-density component integration, and rapid assembly—in a factory with lines stretching a football field in length.