Pick n Pay, Shoprite punt supply-chain optimisation Expansion: Pick n Pay’s new Gauteng distribution centre, Eastport, will cost R2bn to develop, including land and construction. With new store openings and a need for bigger and more efficient distribution centres, large retailers Pick n Pay and Shoprite have teamed up with Equites Property Fund and Fortress Real Estate Investments to develop prime logistics facilities to optimise […]
Posted: September 20, 2023
Case Study 1: When Quality management fails When the Quality Management System fails to function and important requirements are missed or processes run amuck, it means process failure. Customers might be upset and go to alternative suppliers and the business may lose revenue. Below is an example of quality failure. iPhone 4 While it quickly recovered, Apple was on the verge of losing its dominance […]
Posted: September 8, 2023
Caselet / Scenario In all your answers give an example of what you mean using the case scenario below. Do not regurgitate or repeat the theory from the textbook or study guide. BILLIATO – A TASTE OF WEALTH Billiato Ultra-premium was launched in the South African market in November 2021 by Refiloe Maela Phoolo known by his stage name Cassper Nyovest. It was launched at […]
Posted: August 14, 2023
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
