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TRL3709 ASSESSMENT 05 SEM 02 2024
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- Logistics Strategy (TRL3709)
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
TRL3709 ASSESSMENT 05 SEM 02 2024
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CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS @061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717 513 144 or email
passmatetutorials@gmail.com ................................................................................. 1
QUESTION 1 .......................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Identify at least three macroeconomic factors from the case study and discuss
their impact on the supply chain trends. (3 marks theory and 3 marks application) [6]
............................................................................................................................... 3
Inflation Rates ..................................................................................................... 3
Consumer Spending Patterns .............................................................................. 3
Global Supply Chain Disruptions .......................................................................... 3
1.2 Based on the case study above, discuss how global firms may use competitive
factors to adapt to supply chains trends. (3-mark theory and 3-mark examples for
application) [6] ........................................................................................................ 4
Cost Leadership .................................................................................................. 4
Differentiation ...................................................................................................... 4
Focus Strategy .................................................................................................... 4
1.3 There are six drivers of supply chain performance, namely facilities, inventory,
transportation, information, sourcing and pricing. Provide a summary of the role of
inventory within the supply chain, supported by a relevant case study example to
illustrate its application. (2 marks for theory and 3 marks for application) [5] ............. 4
1.4 Identify and discuss the appropriate forecasting technique that can be used
during times of uncertainty. Support your discussion with relevant case study
examples. (2-mark theory and 3 marks application) [5] ............................................ 5
1.5 Identify and discuss the appropriate forecasting that can be used for demand
forecasting. Support your discussion with relevant case study examples. (2-mark
theory and 3 marks application) [5] .......................................................................... 5
1.6 Explain how firms can manage and mitigate risks in their global supply chain.
Support your explanation with relevant case study examples. (3-mark theory and 4
marks application) [7] .............................................................................................. 5
1.7 Advise firms on how supply chain trends and predictions may impact their supply
chain decisions. (3-mark theory and 3 marks application) ........................................ 6
References ............................................................................................................. 7
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