This document contains suggested solutions for SCH4801 Assignment 1 for the year 2021, please carefully study the document and try as much as possible not to submit the document as it is to avoid plagiarism.
By definition, … management entails managing the downstream processes in the
supply chain from the end of the production line to the end customer.
[a] distribution
[b] warehouse
[c] purchasing
[d] strategic sourcing
Answer: [Option A]
Distribution management focuses on managing the processes on the outbound side
of the supply chain, specifically from the end of the production line at the focal firm to
the final consumer (University of South Africa, 2021:37) ‒ making option A correct.
Warehouse management (option B) is incorrect, since it represents a logistics activity
within the supply chain and would only support distribution management. Options C
and D are also incorrect, since purchasing management and strategic sourcing entail
the upstream processes in the direction of suppliers, which are in the opposite
direction of distribution management.
Read the following scenario and answer questions 2 to 3:
During the coronavirus lockdown in South Africa, no alcohol was allowed to be sold,
as it is a non-essential service. Therefore, alcoholic beverage manufacturers, such as
Distell and South African Breweries (SAB), were required to shut down their plants.
However, after a few days, Distell's plants at Goudini, Wellington and Stellenbosch
opened their doors to start making much-needed hand sanitiser. Distell was
determined to support the government in its bid to halt the rapid spread of COVID-19.
The hand-sanitiser would be distributed free of charge to vulnerable communities
across South Africa. Distell would work closely with the government to identify these
communities and support the roll-out of the sanitiser. South African Breweries, in turn,
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