Geopolitical Influences on Malaysia’s Automotive Supply Chain: A Study on Risks and Strategic Opportunities

Help me create oral thesis defence slides based on the thesis attached. Thesis template is given, replace images to something relevant to the thesis content each slide.Create slides as below:-Research Background

• Introduction: Briefly introduce the automotive industry in Malaysia.
• EV Segment: Highlight the growing importance of the EV segment.
• Global Supply Chain: Explain the interconnectedness of the global supply chain and its sensitivity to international politics.
• Malaysia’s Role: Emphasize Malaysia’s strategic position in the EV supply chain.

Research Significance

• Theoretical Contribution: Broadening the perspective of international political economy.
• Practical Implications: Providing insights for policymakers and businesses to manage supply chain risks.

Literature Review

• Supply Chain Vulnerability: Definition and key factors.
• Measurement Methods: Overview of existing methods and their limitations.
• Impact of International Politics: How geopolitical factors influence supply chains.

Research Objectives

• Main Objective: To analyze the impact of international politics on the EV supply chain in Malaysia.
• Sub-objectives:
  • Assess the role of political turning attitudes.
  • Evaluate the current supply chain situation in Malaysia.
  • Propose strategies to reduce supply chain vulnerability.

Methodology

• Qualitative Analysis: Interviews with government officials, industry experts, corporate decision-makers, and academic researchers.
• Case Study: Comparative analysis of the Mahathir and Najib eras.
• Dimensions of Vulnerability: Demand risk, supply risk, and manufacturing risk.

Current Supply Chain Situation in Malaysia

• Geographical Advantages: Strategic location and infrastructure.
• Natural Resources: Rich in rubber, palm oil, and minerals.
• Policy Support: Government initiatives and incentives.
• Challenges: Dependence on developed markets, need for digitalization.

Political Turning Attitudes

• Mahathir Era: Conservative foreign policy, limited EV market growth.
• Najib Era: Open and diversified foreign policy, significant EV market growth.
• Impact on Supply Chain: Reduced vulnerability through enhanced cooperation and market diversification.

Comparative Analysis

• Demand Risk: Lower in the Najib era due to market diversification.
• Supply Risk: Reduced through cooperation with China.
• Manufacturing Risk: Challenges remain due to dependence on developed markets.

Strategies to Reduce Vulnerability

1. Strengthen International Cooperation:
   • Enhance cooperation with China and other emerging markets.
   • Diversify supply chains to reduce dependence on single markets.
2. Improve Local Supply Chain Capability:
   • Support local component manufacturers.
   • Foster technological innovation and industry clustering.
3. Strengthen Risk Management Mechanisms:
   • Develop comprehensive risk assessment and early warning systems.
   • Implement flexible response and recovery strategies.
4. Promote Digital Transformation:
   • Utilize big data, AI, and IoT to improve supply chain transparency and resilience.

Conclusion

• Summary of Findings: Recap the key findings and their implications.
• Future Work: Suggest areas for further research, such as quantitative analysis and emerging technologies.