Smith Electric Vehicles - KC
The organization chosen for analysis is Smith Electric Vehicles who is based in the U.K. But has an operation in Kansas City, MO. Smith Electric Vehicles manufactures and markets zero-emission commercial electric vehicles that are designed to be a superior-performing alternative to traditional diesel trucks due to higher efficiency and lower total cost of ownership (Smith, 2012). The organizations purpose is to provide the visionary leadership to completely and permanently alter the vehicle electrification supply chain.
Although many organizations are non-profit and subject to different sources of funding, Smith Electric Vehicles is a private company that relies on primarily the private sector to generate their cash flow. The company has partnered with global leaders across multiple industries: food & beverage,...
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