Question 1 (10) Read the following email by Tenda. Analyse the message in terms of effective or ineffective communication practice. Provide five (5) explanations to support your reasoning. “It has come to my attention that many of you are lying on your timecards. If you come in late, you should not put 8:00 on your card. If you take a long lunch, you should not […]
Posted: August 14, 2023
The diagram above depicts the five drivers of a supply chain. It has become apparent since COVID-19 that focusing only on the above drivers is no longer sufficient to drive a competitive Supply Chain. Discuss other five measures/techniques/focus areas that supply chain managers should focus on if they want to be competitive in the supply chain. (20) Discuss inventory decisions that can be harmful to […]
Posted: August 14, 2023
Strategy and Strategic Factors at Montego Dog Food Company Peter Smith, CEO of Montego Dog Food (MDF), sat at his desk and thought of the board meeting that was about to begin. At the meeting, he would have to make proposals for what his company should do next. Despite a long record of achievement, the company faced numerous challenges, and shareholders needed certainty in its […]
Posted: August 5, 2023
Caselet / Scenario Supreme Doors, which makes industrial doors, has a manufacturing tradition going back more than 200 years. It began by making agricultural equipment and diversified into its present line twenty years ago. The firm, which employs 60 people and has a turnover of £5.5 million, moved its manufacturing plant to the Western Cape region in South Africa 10 years ago. Around 8% of […]
Posted: June 1, 2023
BREVA is a premium adult beverage. It is made with high-quality ingredients, combining the refreshing taste of natural fruit extracts with the natural taste of malt, providing a refreshing taste profile suited for the adult palette. It recognises the need for a non-alcoholic beverage that can be enjoyed with confidence by working professionals (male and female) with demanding social schedules when they are out and […]
Posted: April 20, 2023
Trevor Peters, an American student, enrolled at the University of Pretoria as a student, at the beginning of the year. His aim was to immerse himself in the South African culture in order to investigate the cultural differences between university students. While Trevor disguised himself as a local student, he befriended many students, attended all lectures and participated in many university activities. This immersion enabled […]
Posted: April 20, 2023
Caselet / Scenario Supreme Doors, which makes industrial doors, has a manufacturing tradition going back more than 200 years. It began by making agricultural equipment and diversified into its present line twenty years ago. The firm, which employs 60 people and has a turnover of £5.5 million, moved its manufacturing plant to the Western Cape region in South Africa 10 years ago. Around 8% of […]
Posted: April 17, 2023
McDonald’s began as a small restaurant run by the McDonald’s brothers, with a limited menu, concentrating on just a few items – burgers, fries and beverages – which allowed them to focus on quality and quick service (McDonald’s, 2022). The McDonald’s brothers were looking for a new franchising agent and Ray Kroc saw an opportunity. In 1955, Ray Kroc founded McDonald’s System Inc., a predecessor […]
Posted: April 15, 2023
Consumers are increasingly shopping from the comfort of their homes, enjoying the convenience and safety offered by online e-commerce solutions. Demonstrate why Checkers will experience ‘the last mile’ problem with the exponential growth in online shopping. In your answer, provide a detailed explanation of this phenomenon (5 marks) and how it has developed (5 marks). Also, demonstrate why it affects Checkers more than it might […]
Posted: April 15, 2023
USN is one of the fastest-growing sports nutrition brands in the world delivering high quality world-class nutritional supplements for optimised health and sports performance. The company was founded in 2000 by Albé Geldenhuys and has been at the forefront of sports nutrition research, with the aim of making effective sports nutrition supplements – as used by professional and non-professional athletes – widely available. With a […]
Posted: April 13, 2023
