QUESTION 1
Differentiate between Pepkor’s value chain and supply chain by completing Table 1 in your
assessment template document. To complete Table 1, discuss the following:
1.1 Using an example from the Pepkor case study, illustrate the difference between
Pepkor’s supply chain and its value chain.
Aspect Value Chain Supply Chain
Definition Activities to add value to Activities involved in the
products or services, from procurement, production,
design to customer service and distribution of goods
and services
Example from Case Designing trendy clothing Procuring raw materials,
lines for brands like PEP manufacturing clothing,
and Ackermans and distributing products
to stores
Promotes Corporate Enhances product Ensures cost efficiency,
Strategy differentiation and product availability, and
customer satisfaction sustainability
Example from Case Designing innovative Local sourcing reduces
clothing lines increases procurement costs and
brand loyalty supports economic
empowerment and job
creation
Promotes Supply Chain Supports innovation and Optimizes efficiency,
Strategy customer loyalty through resilience, and
value-added activities sustainability throughout
operations
Example from Case Strategic sourcing ensures Implementing logistics
affordability and product initiatives like route
availability optimization reduces CO2
emissions and enhances
efficiency
Example from Case Commitment to local Initiatives like PAXI offer
sourcing fosters affordable courier services
community development and empower small
and reduces risks businesses with delivery
options
Differentiate between Pepkor’s value chain and supply chain by completing Table 1 in your
assessment template document. To complete Table 1, discuss the following:
1.1 Using an example from the Pepkor case study, illustrate the difference between
Pepkor’s supply chain and its value chain.
Aspect Value Chain Supply Chain
Definition Activities to add value to Activities involved in the
products or services, from procurement, production,
design to customer service and distribution of goods
and services
Example from Case Designing trendy clothing Procuring raw materials,
lines for brands like PEP manufacturing clothing,
and Ackermans and distributing products
to stores
Promotes Corporate Enhances product Ensures cost efficiency,
Strategy differentiation and product availability, and
customer satisfaction sustainability
Example from Case Designing innovative Local sourcing reduces
clothing lines increases procurement costs and
brand loyalty supports economic
empowerment and job
creation
Promotes Supply Chain Supports innovation and Optimizes efficiency,
Strategy customer loyalty through resilience, and
value-added activities sustainability throughout
operations
Example from Case Strategic sourcing ensures Implementing logistics
affordability and product initiatives like route
availability optimization reduces CO2
emissions and enhances
efficiency
Example from Case Commitment to local Initiatives like PAXI offer
sourcing fosters affordable courier services
community development and empower small
and reduces risks businesses with delivery
options
