SCH4801 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2024 | Due 7 October 2024

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SCH4801 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2024 | Due 7 October 2024. All questions answered with references.

QUESTION 1 [9 marks]
Answer the following questions after considering the answers regarding the South African public sector supply chain challenges provided by the AI tool and the prescribed book:
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1.1 According to the prescribed book, indicate any two challenges correctly identified by the AI tool regarding South African public supply chain management challenges. Find another source for each of the two correctly identified Public SCM challenges by the AI tool. (4)
1.2 Answer the flowing sub-questions: (4)
(a) Identified two public SCM challenges identified by the AI tool that are not addressed in the prescribed book.{2}
(b) In your discussion, provide two examples of how the following statement can be true for the public SCM challenges. The two public SCM challenges identified by the AI tool that are not addressed in the prescribed book are real public SCM challenges. [You are allowed to use articles in your discussion]. {2}
List of references (1)

QUESTION 2 [23 MARKS]
Instructions and guidelines for answering question 2.
Read the case study and answer the following questions. Pay attention to the marks allocated to a particular question, as this will guide you in terms of how much time you should spend on the question and the amount of detail required. In this question, you must base your answers on the relevant theory appropriate to the questions in correlation with the case study. You will be penalised if you copy and paste theory from any source or your prescribed book. Please note that no other sources are allowed to answer question 2 – all answers should be based on the content of the prescribed book.
Very important: When referring to Nando’s, please note that you cannot just provide the sentences from the case study; Your answer should incorporate examples from the case study that reflect your insight into the subject matter. This applies to all the questions.
2.1 Provide two examples of how the following statement can be true for Nando’s: “Nando’s describes the quality of standards to their suppliers using market grades”. [Remember, your answer should include two (2) reasons to support your viewpoint]. (2) 2.2 From the case study, it can be concluded that Nando’s is involved with global sourcing. Describe any two uncontrollable elements of the global supply chain environment that might impact Nando’s global and regional supply chain operations and provide a solution for each uncontrollable element. (4)
2.3 Provide two suggestions on how Nando’s can be more environmentally friendly in its warehousing. (2)
2.4 From the case study, it can be deduced that information sharing is essential for Nando’s. Describe two information-sharing systems or tools that might be used by Nando’s with relevant examples from the case study. (4)
2.5 Provide two examples of how the following statement can be true for Nando’s in your discussion. “The transportation function and methods are seen as critical in Nando’s supply chain”. (2) (2)
2.6 Briefly discuss two reasons with relevant examples from the case study why Nando’s uses Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as part of their competitive weapon in their supply chain.

QUESTION 3 [6 MARKS]
Very important: Remember to incorporate the main points in your discussion by referring to the YouTube video. This applies to both questions.
a) Identify and briefly discuss four main points discussed in this video, which are why supply chain problems are causing issues on shop shelves. (4)
b) Provide two suggestions for any of the supply chain problems causing issues on shop shelves mentioned in this video. [Remember to indicate the supply chain problem followed by the solution to overcome the supply chain problem.] (2)

QUESTION 4 [10 MARKS]
Create an infographic to show the key differences between an omnichannel and a multichannel in retailing. Please include what a ‘channel’ means first, followed by the three differences between an omnichannel and a multichannel in retailing. [Marks obtain will include originality, content, and creativity.]