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MANCOSA: BBA (HONS) Assessment
A class-based discussion with model answers to PAST EXAMINATIONS AND
Assignment
Model Solutions provided in this document are not intended for cheating, rather
to provide a starting point.
All solutions were presented based on class discussion.
Further breakdown are given for each question to give students a
comprehensive starting point and keep on referencing to the relevant areas.
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Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 (25 MARKS) Evaluate the relevance and application of the Economic Order Quantity
(EOQ) model in Yaskawa’s transition from its traditional automotive focus to diversified markets
including logistics, food, and consumer goods industries ...................................................................... 5
MODEL ANSWER ..................................................................................................................................... 6
QUESTION 2 (25 MARKS) Assess the practice of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within
Yaskawa’s international procurement and supply chain operations, particularly in the context of its
strategic diversification across the EMEA region.................................................................................. 10
MODEL ANSWER ................................................................................................................................... 11
QUESTION 3 (25 MARKS) Analyse how medium-range forecasting can support Yaskawa in managing
ordering costs amid growing demand for industrial automation outside its traditional automotive
sector. ................................................................................................................................................... 15
MODEL ANSWER ................................................................................................................................... 16
QUESTION 4 (25 MARKS) Explore the application of ABC analysis in inventory classification and
management at Yaskawa as it scales operations in diversified markets such as logistics, warehousing,
and food production. ............................................................................................................................ 20
MODEL ANSWER ................................................................................................................................... 21
References ............................................................................................................................................ 26
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THE BMZ ACADEMY
@0 6 8 0 5 3 8 2 1 3
BMZ ACADEMY 068 053 8213
, THE BMZ ACADEMY
MANCOSA: BBA (HONS) Assessment
A class-based discussion with model answers to PAST EXAMINATIONS AND
Assignment
Model Solutions provided in this document are not intended for cheating, rather
to provide a starting point.
All solutions were presented based on class discussion.
Further breakdown are given for each question to give students a
comprehensive starting point and keep on referencing to the relevant areas.
BMZ ACADEMY 068 053 8213
, THE BMZ ACADEMY
Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 (25 MARKS) Evaluate the relevance and application of the Economic Order Quantity
(EOQ) model in Yaskawa’s transition from its traditional automotive focus to diversified markets
including logistics, food, and consumer goods industries ...................................................................... 5
MODEL ANSWER ..................................................................................................................................... 6
QUESTION 2 (25 MARKS) Assess the practice of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within
Yaskawa’s international procurement and supply chain operations, particularly in the context of its
strategic diversification across the EMEA region.................................................................................. 10
MODEL ANSWER ................................................................................................................................... 11
QUESTION 3 (25 MARKS) Analyse how medium-range forecasting can support Yaskawa in managing
ordering costs amid growing demand for industrial automation outside its traditional automotive
sector. ................................................................................................................................................... 15
MODEL ANSWER ................................................................................................................................... 16
QUESTION 4 (25 MARKS) Explore the application of ABC analysis in inventory classification and
management at Yaskawa as it scales operations in diversified markets such as logistics, warehousing,
and food production. ............................................................................................................................ 20
MODEL ANSWER ................................................................................................................................... 21
References ............................................................................................................................................ 26
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