Tesla Ensures Consistency in Supplier Selection Across Global Manufacturing Sites

Tesla reinforces its commitment to a unified and stringent vendor selection process regardless of supplier location. Grace Tao, vice-president at Tesla, praised the over 400 Chinese vendors supplying various components to the Shanghai Gigafactory, emphasizing the company’s unwavering criteria for supplier assessment. The company anticipates no discrimination based on the national origin of suppliers and applies standardized benchmarks when choosing collaborators. Tao stated, ‘Whether in the US, China, or Europe, Tesla’s supplier selection remains consistent in its emphasis on product quality, cost efficiency, technological prowess, and long-term reliability.’ In a recent development, reports mentioned Tesla’s intentions to phase out Chinese-produced…