MNP2602
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE:10 SEPTEMBER 2026
,MNP2602
Student Number: [INSERT YOUR STUDENT NUMBER]
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, LINKEDIN POST 1 – IDENTIFY MISTAKE
Quote Malcolm’s mistake:
“With VMI, the supplier essentially takes over inventory decisions at the buyer’s site, they manage stock levels, decide delivery schedules,
and determine order quantities on the retailer’s behalf. That’s exactly what’s happening here: FreshLine and Bokamoso agreeing on order
quantities and delivery timing together is a great example of the supplier stepping in to manage inventory for the retailer.”
Explaining the mistake:
• Error 1: VMI does NOT mean the supplier takes over all inventory decisions.
• Error 2: The supplier manages replenishment within agreed parameters; order quantities and delivery schedules can be collaboratively
agreed.
• Error 3: VMI is a partnership, not a simple transfer of control.
• The article says both companies jointly agree on quantities and delivery timing and meet weekly to review stock and orders.
• Therefore, the agreement is better described as a collaborative inventory management partnership, not VMI.
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ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE:10 SEPTEMBER 2026
,MNP2602
Student Number: [INSERT YOUR STUDENT NUMBER]
1
, LINKEDIN POST 1 – IDENTIFY MISTAKE
Quote Malcolm’s mistake:
“With VMI, the supplier essentially takes over inventory decisions at the buyer’s site, they manage stock levels, decide delivery schedules,
and determine order quantities on the retailer’s behalf. That’s exactly what’s happening here: FreshLine and Bokamoso agreeing on order
quantities and delivery timing together is a great example of the supplier stepping in to manage inventory for the retailer.”
Explaining the mistake:
• Error 1: VMI does NOT mean the supplier takes over all inventory decisions.
• Error 2: The supplier manages replenishment within agreed parameters; order quantities and delivery schedules can be collaboratively
agreed.
• Error 3: VMI is a partnership, not a simple transfer of control.
• The article says both companies jointly agree on quantities and delivery timing and meet weekly to review stock and orders.
• Therefore, the agreement is better described as a collaborative inventory management partnership, not VMI.
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