Read the following articles:
Article: Battery Cell Production Begins at the Gigafactory
Article: Tesla has finally begun producing batteries at its massive Gigafactory
Article: The Acquisition of SolarCity by Tesla: A Good Step or Not
Write a paper that answers the questions from the end of the case repeated here.
Describe how Tesla is creating a competitive advantage by bringing battery production in house.
How does Tesla’s decision to produce its own batteries impact management of the company’s value chain?
Do you think Musk’s recent decision to buy SolarCity will have an impact on Tesla Motors’ business strategies? Explain your reasoning.
Your paper should be 600 to 800 words in length.  Use proper spelling, grammar, and APA formatting with in-text citations and references as needed for your paper.
When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor using the Assignment submission page by the end of the workshop.