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TRL3707 MEMO FOR JAN/FEB AND OCT/NOV 2022
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THE DOCUMENT CONSIST OF MEMOS FOR TRL3707 JAN/FEB AND OCT/NOV 2022. CORRECT ANSWERS
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TRL3707JAN/FEB memo
2022
QUESTION 1
1.1 Discuss a suitable mode of transport that is used by Takealot.com
and apply two (2) examples from the case study.
Takealot.com primarily uses road transport for the delivery of orders. This
mode of transport is suitable for the company as it allows them to reach
their customers across South Africa's vast geographic areas. Road
transport also provides flexibility and is cost-effective compared to other
modes of transport.
Example 1: Takealot trucks collect the orders and distribute them to local
branches for delivery to customers or pickup points.
Example 2: More than 4,500 drivers deliver for the Takealot delivery
team, who travel over 4,000,000km while delivering orders from Black
Friday until 24 December.
1.2 Discuss the appropriate forecasting technique that could be
employed by Takealot.com for the Black Friday events. Apply
examples from the case study.
The appropriate forecasting technique that Takealot.com could employ for
Black Friday events is Time Series Analysis. Time series analysis is a
statistical technique that uses historical data to predict future values. It
involves analyzing past patterns and trends to identify any repeating
patterns and trends that could be useful in predicting future behavior.
, Takealot.com can use this technique to forecast the demand for products
during Black Friday events. They can analyze historical data on sales
during previous Black Friday events and use that information to predict
the demand for specific products during upcoming events. Additionally,
they can analyze data from the months leading up to Black Friday to
identify any trends or patterns in customer behavior that could affect
sales during the event.
Example: Takealot.com has been preparing for increased predicted traffic
and shopper volumes on Black Friday and beyond by expanding its
warehouse and distribution center and increasing its Johannesburg DC
staff to around 750.
1.3 Discuss any five (5) factors that can influence the
transportation cost of Takealot.com. Apply examples from the
case study.
Five factors that can influence the transportation cost of Takealot.com are
as follows:
2 Distance: The farther the delivery distance, the higher the
transportation cost. Example: Takealot.com delivers to more South
African homes than any other courier company in the country, and
their delivery team travels over 4,000,000km while delivering orders
from Black Friday until 24 December.
3 Weight and volume of the goods: The heavier and bulkier the goods,
the higher the transportation cost. Example: Takealot.com can store
almost four million items in its Johannesburg-based warehouse and
distribution center, with warehouse storage space now standing at
75,000m2.
4 Mode of transport: Different modes of transport have different costs,
with air transport being the most expensive, followed by sea and road
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