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TRL3701 – Assignment 01 (2026)
Duedate:19March2026
Uniquenumber:19594
Scope:Chapters1,5and6
Total: 40 Marks
Introduction
Pick n Pay Stores Limited is one of the largest retail groups operating on
the African continent. Since its establishment in 1967 by Raymond
Ackerman, the group has expanded into multiple African countries and
diversified its product offerings to include groceries, clothing, general
merchandise, and value-added services. To sustain competitiveness,
Pick n Pay relies heavily on effective logistics systems, strong customer
relationship management, sound organisational decision-making, and
strategic pricing. This assignment discusses these aspects in relation to
Pick n Pay’s operations.
Question 1: Core logistics activities that Pick n Pay could carry out
to fulfil orders
(15 marks)
To fulfil customer orders efficiently, Pick n Pay must perform several core
logistics activities that ensure products move smoothly from suppliers to
stores and customers.
1. Procurement and sourcing
Pick n Pay must source products from reliable local and international
suppliers. Effective procurement ensures consistent product quality, cost
control, and timely availability of goods across all stores.
2. Transportation management
, lOMoARcPSD|51776212
TRL3701 – Assignment 01 (2026)
Duedate:19March2026
Uniquenumber:19594
Scope:Chapters1,5and6
Total: 40 Marks
Introduction
Pick n Pay Stores Limited is one of the largest retail groups operating on
the African continent. Since its establishment in 1967 by Raymond
Ackerman, the group has expanded into multiple African countries and
diversified its product offerings to include groceries, clothing, general
merchandise, and value-added services. To sustain competitiveness,
Pick n Pay relies heavily on effective logistics systems, strong customer
relationship management, sound organisational decision-making, and
strategic pricing. This assignment discusses these aspects in relation to
Pick n Pay’s operations.
Question 1: Core logistics activities that Pick n Pay could carry out
to fulfil orders
(15 marks)
To fulfil customer orders efficiently, Pick n Pay must perform several core
logistics activities that ensure products move smoothly from suppliers to
stores and customers.
1. Procurement and sourcing
Pick n Pay must source products from reliable local and international
suppliers. Effective procurement ensures consistent product quality, cost
control, and timely availability of goods across all stores.
2. Transportation management
