MNP3701 – ASSIGNMENT THREE
COVER PAGE
STRATEGIC SOURCING
STUDENT NUMBER
DECLARATION
I (your full name and surname) ________________________________________,
student number_________________________________, I hereby declare that the assignment submitted by
me is an individual effort and has been completed in full by myself. I, therefore, declare that the work submitted
by me is original and authentic and does not violate any intellectual property rights or copyrights of any
individual or organisation. I confirm that all the sources used to complete this assessment are indicated and
acknowledged with full references. I also declare that:
1. I have not copied (partially or in full) another student(s) or third-party’s work.
2. I have not allowed another student(s) to copy my work (partially or in full).
3. I have read and understood Unisa’s policy on plagiarism and cheating, available on myUnisa
(https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/Assignments-& Examination/Assignments/Plagiarism)
4. I have not used any paraphrasing software (for example, Quillbot and Paraphraser) to assist in
paraphrasing or writing any part of this assessment.
5. If I have used AI Tools (for example, ChatGPT) I have adhered to all the requirements of using these
tools as indicated in the Assessment document.
6. I have not purchased this assessment from a ghost-writing website or any other third party.
I accept my responsibility to categorically adhere to UNISA’s assessment policy. I understand that any violation
of academic integrity may result in serious consequences, including but not limited to a failing grade for the
assignment (0%) or/and expulsion from the university.
I also declare that this is the FINAL and CORRECT version of my assessment. I acknowledge that this version
cannot be replaced once submitted and that I take full responsibility for the submission of this version.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that NO late submissions will be accepted and that should I miss the submission
date, I forfeit the marks.
__________________________ ____________________________
Signature Date
(It will be sufficient to type your initials and surname as your signature)
, Table of Contents
1.1. Critically analyse the Nando’s case study and identify and discuss three ways
in which Nando's strategic sourcing processes have established a sustainable
competitive advantage for them in the fast-food industry in South Africa. Use theory
from the prescribed book to substantiate your argument. 3
2.1. Discuss how cost and pricing factors influence Nando's supplier selection
process [2]. In your discussion, you should address the role of benchmarking [1] and
the total cost of ownership (TCO) methods [1] in building a competitive strategy. Then,
propose practical suggestions for Nando’s on how they could employ benchmarking
and TCO methods to manage cost and price as part of their supplier selection process.
[2]. 4
3.1. Differentiate (in your own words) between internal and external supply chain
integration [1]. Then, discuss how internal and external supply chain integration can
lead to improved competitive performance for Nando’s [4]. Marks will only be awarded
for the application of theory to Nando’s. 6
4.1. Suppose you have been appointed as an expert consultant in strategic sourcing
to help Nando’s improve its supplier selection and evaluation process. They have
provided the following example of a current supplier’s evaluation scorecard. Using the
supplier evaluation scorecard provided below, evaluate Nando's South Africa's
supplier selection process by answering the following questions. 7
References 9
COVER PAGE
STRATEGIC SOURCING
STUDENT NUMBER
DECLARATION
I (your full name and surname) ________________________________________,
student number_________________________________, I hereby declare that the assignment submitted by
me is an individual effort and has been completed in full by myself. I, therefore, declare that the work submitted
by me is original and authentic and does not violate any intellectual property rights or copyrights of any
individual or organisation. I confirm that all the sources used to complete this assessment are indicated and
acknowledged with full references. I also declare that:
1. I have not copied (partially or in full) another student(s) or third-party’s work.
2. I have not allowed another student(s) to copy my work (partially or in full).
3. I have read and understood Unisa’s policy on plagiarism and cheating, available on myUnisa
(https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/Assignments-& Examination/Assignments/Plagiarism)
4. I have not used any paraphrasing software (for example, Quillbot and Paraphraser) to assist in
paraphrasing or writing any part of this assessment.
5. If I have used AI Tools (for example, ChatGPT) I have adhered to all the requirements of using these
tools as indicated in the Assessment document.
6. I have not purchased this assessment from a ghost-writing website or any other third party.
I accept my responsibility to categorically adhere to UNISA’s assessment policy. I understand that any violation
of academic integrity may result in serious consequences, including but not limited to a failing grade for the
assignment (0%) or/and expulsion from the university.
I also declare that this is the FINAL and CORRECT version of my assessment. I acknowledge that this version
cannot be replaced once submitted and that I take full responsibility for the submission of this version.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that NO late submissions will be accepted and that should I miss the submission
date, I forfeit the marks.
__________________________ ____________________________
Signature Date
(It will be sufficient to type your initials and surname as your signature)
, Table of Contents
1.1. Critically analyse the Nando’s case study and identify and discuss three ways
in which Nando's strategic sourcing processes have established a sustainable
competitive advantage for them in the fast-food industry in South Africa. Use theory
from the prescribed book to substantiate your argument. 3
2.1. Discuss how cost and pricing factors influence Nando's supplier selection
process [2]. In your discussion, you should address the role of benchmarking [1] and
the total cost of ownership (TCO) methods [1] in building a competitive strategy. Then,
propose practical suggestions for Nando’s on how they could employ benchmarking
and TCO methods to manage cost and price as part of their supplier selection process.
[2]. 4
3.1. Differentiate (in your own words) between internal and external supply chain
integration [1]. Then, discuss how internal and external supply chain integration can
lead to improved competitive performance for Nando’s [4]. Marks will only be awarded
for the application of theory to Nando’s. 6
4.1. Suppose you have been appointed as an expert consultant in strategic sourcing
to help Nando’s improve its supplier selection and evaluation process. They have
provided the following example of a current supplier’s evaluation scorecard. Using the
supplier evaluation scorecard provided below, evaluate Nando's South Africa's
supplier selection process by answering the following questions. 7
References 9
