TRL3709 ASSIGN 05 SEM 2 20234
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................................................................................. 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
062621185/0680538213/0717513144
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL GUIDE FROM UNISA. THE GUIDE IS
NOT PREPARED NOR APPROVED BY UNISA, RATHER REPRESENTS A
POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE TASK CONSISTENT WITH THEORY OF TRL3709.
WE BELIEVE THIS WILL BE A GOOD STARTING POINT AS IT WAS PREPARED BY
OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE TUTORS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN THE
FIELD, AND IT WAS PREPARED USING VARIOUS SOURCES.
WE ASSIST WITH OTHER MODULES INCLUDING:
ECSs, FACs, MACs, MNGs, INTs, TRLs, HMEMS, PRMs, PROs, MNBs, DSC, QMI,
MNMs, MNO, MNPs, FIN, PUBs, MNMs, SCHs, ORGs among others.
WE OFFER CLASSES, ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES, EXAMINATION
PREPARATION, RESEARCH AND RESEARCH PROPOSALS, DISSERTATION
EDITING etc.
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INCLUDING MANCOSA, REGENT, REGEYNESES, BOSTON, STADIO, OLG, UJ,
UP etc
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CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS @061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717
513 144 or email
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062621185/0680538213/0717513144
Table of Contents
CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS @061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717 513 144 or email
................................................................................. 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
