A SWOT Analysis of the UK EV Battery Supply Chain

Yun Zhang, Louise Rysiecki, Yu Gong and Qi Shi
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Yun Zhang: School of Economics, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Louise Rysiecki: Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
Yu Gong: Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
Qi Shi: School of Business Administration, Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, Gui Yang 550025, China

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 23, 1-18

Abstract: The aim of this research is to identify and explore the UK electric vehicle (EV) battery industry’s supply chain strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) by taking a leading UK EV battery company as an exploratory case study. Our research addresses the gap in knowledge surrounding the UK EV battery supply chain, as the current literature is limited whilst demands for EVs are surging. There are significant opportunities awaiting the EV battery industry, though it is crucial that companies are aware of the threats facing them. To address the gap, this research followed an exploratory qualitative research design using semi-structured interviews with experienced interviewees in the industry. By applying the SWOT analysis framework and the theory lens of Resource Based View (RBV), we suggest that the UK EV battery industry should diversify its supply base into multiple regions such as India, Africa, and the US, which would reduce the reliance on sourcing from China whilst maintaining good supplier relationships and continuous innovation.

Keywords: electric vehicle; battery; supply chain management; SWOT analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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