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Contents
Logistics and supply chain challenges may impact medical oxygen availability
in third wave ........................................................................................................... 50
SECTION A .............................................................................................................. 50
QUESTION 1 (20 Marks) In the context of the case study, critically examine the
supply chain operations (SCOR) model in reference to manufacturing of oxygen
cylinders. ................................................................................................................ 50
MODEL SOLUTION TO QUESTION 1 .................................................................... 51
QUESTION 2 (20 Marks) The Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla has approached
you as a procurement manager to assist him in identifying problems when
purchasing oxygen cylinders from international markets. With reference to the
case study, explain to the Dr Phaahla the various problems associated with
international procurement. Your answer should also include examples to
support your discussion. ...................................................................................... 53
MODEL SOLUTION TO QUESTION 2 .................................................................... 54
SECTION B .............................................................................................................. 57
QUESTION 3 [20 Marks] You have been invited to attend a meeting with the CEO
of Planet Fitness SA as his logistical support executive. The CEO has informed
you that ‘the largest Planet Fitness gym in South Africa’ will be opening in twelve
months in Green Point, Cape Town. The CEO has advised you that you will need
to import gym equipment and machinery from Germany. You are a logistical
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support executive, and you have been invited to attend a meeting with the CEO
of Planet Fitness SA. Identify and discuss the various transportation
participants that will need to be used for this transaction to be successful.
Justify your discussion with the use of examples .............................................. 57
MODEL SOLUTION TO QUESTION 3 .................................................................... 58
QUESTION 4 [20 Marks] You are the head of operations for a large
manufacturing company in Johannesburg, Dalton Manufacturers, which
manufacture and distribute the products they produce. However, customers
have laid several complaints regarding the quality of the product and this has
led to some extreme customer dissatisfaction. Examine the various types of
obstacles to process integration that can be identified along the supply chain.
Justify your analysis with appropriate examples. ............................................... 61
MODEL SOLUTION TO QUESTION 4 .................................................................... 61
QUESTION 5 [20 Marks] You have been recently promoted as a demand planner
at Proctor and Gamble at the head office in Johannesburg. The finance director
has approached you to assist her with the forecasting patterns for the next six
months. Critically discuss the various characteristics of forecasting that can be
used. Justify your answer with appropriate examples. ...................................... 64
MODEL SOLUTION TO QUESTION 5 .................................................................... 65
QUESTION 6 [20 Marks] In 2021, Deloitte was recognised with a total of 25
awards, including 12 gold awards across Consulting, Risk & Advisory and Tax.
Being the top postgraduate student in your year, Deloitte South Africa has
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WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore, the documents provided here including past assignments, tests and
notes are intended SOLELY for educational purposes and as a guide to help students
understand academic concepts and improve their writing skills. These materials should
not be submitted as final work, as doing so may constitute academic dishonesty. Students
are encouraged to use them as reference points, develop their own understanding and
produce original work that reflects their knowledge and critical thinking. Students are also
encouraged to regenerate their own (personalized) solutions paying particular attention
to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and supervisors. If this
document is plagiarized by the users and fails, ELITE ACADEMIC INSTITUTE should not
be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give learners a kick-
start on what is expected of them from their areas of specialty.
CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE ALL THE INFORMATION IN
THIS DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENTS
Educating the world for a better change
,Elite Academic Institute 068 053 513 262 1185
Contents
Logistics and supply chain challenges may impact medical oxygen availability
in third wave ........................................................................................................... 50
SECTION A .............................................................................................................. 50
QUESTION 1 (20 Marks) In the context of the case study, critically examine the
supply chain operations (SCOR) model in reference to manufacturing of oxygen
cylinders. ................................................................................................................ 50
MODEL SOLUTION TO QUESTION 1 .................................................................... 51
QUESTION 2 (20 Marks) The Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla has approached
you as a procurement manager to assist him in identifying problems when
purchasing oxygen cylinders from international markets. With reference to the
case study, explain to the Dr Phaahla the various problems associated with
international procurement. Your answer should also include examples to
support your discussion. ...................................................................................... 53
MODEL SOLUTION TO QUESTION 2 .................................................................... 54
SECTION B .............................................................................................................. 57
QUESTION 3 [20 Marks] You have been invited to attend a meeting with the CEO
of Planet Fitness SA as his logistical support executive. The CEO has informed
you that ‘the largest Planet Fitness gym in South Africa’ will be opening in twelve
months in Green Point, Cape Town. The CEO has advised you that you will need
to import gym equipment and machinery from Germany. You are a logistical
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support executive, and you have been invited to attend a meeting with the CEO
of Planet Fitness SA. Identify and discuss the various transportation
participants that will need to be used for this transaction to be successful.
Justify your discussion with the use of examples .............................................. 57
MODEL SOLUTION TO QUESTION 3 .................................................................... 58
QUESTION 4 [20 Marks] You are the head of operations for a large
manufacturing company in Johannesburg, Dalton Manufacturers, which
manufacture and distribute the products they produce. However, customers
have laid several complaints regarding the quality of the product and this has
led to some extreme customer dissatisfaction. Examine the various types of
obstacles to process integration that can be identified along the supply chain.
Justify your analysis with appropriate examples. ............................................... 61
MODEL SOLUTION TO QUESTION 4 .................................................................... 61
QUESTION 5 [20 Marks] You have been recently promoted as a demand planner
at Proctor and Gamble at the head office in Johannesburg. The finance director
has approached you to assist her with the forecasting patterns for the next six
months. Critically discuss the various characteristics of forecasting that can be
used. Justify your answer with appropriate examples. ...................................... 64
MODEL SOLUTION TO QUESTION 5 .................................................................... 65
QUESTION 6 [20 Marks] In 2021, Deloitte was recognised with a total of 25
awards, including 12 gold awards across Consulting, Risk & Advisory and Tax.
Being the top postgraduate student in your year, Deloitte South Africa has
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