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QUESTION 1 1.1 Discuss functional deliverables of transport
management system that may assist in improving energy supply
in South Africa (SA). Justify the discussion using examples from
the case study. (2½ marks for theory, 2½ marks for case study
application) [5] 1.2 Elaborate on the role of inventory
management in planning and mitigating uncertainties of energy
supply in SA. Justify your discussion with examples from the case
study. (3 marks for discussions, 3 marks for case study examples)
[6] 1.3 Identify and discuss the type of warehouse that is used by
energy supply in SA. Give examples from the case study. (2
marks for theory, 2 marks for case study application) [4] Total 15
marks TRL3707/001/3/2024 5 QUESTION 2 2.1 Advise
management of energy supply in SA about six factors that drive
transportation costs, which they should consider in their
operation. Support your answer with examples from the case
study. (3 marks for theory, 3 marks for case study examples) [6]
, 2.2 Discuss material handling systems that are key for energy
supply in SA to facilitate power supply. Support your answer with
examples from the case study. (2½ marks for theory, 2½ marks
for application) [5] 2.3 Discuss participants that may influence
transport of energy supply in SA and explain how they might
influence transportation. Justify your answer using examples from
the case study. (2 marks for theory, 2 marks for application) [4]
Total 15 marks QUESTION 3 3.1 There are six (6) basic
principles to guide the selection of processes and technologies in
a warehouse. Apply these principles of material handling to
operations of energy supply in SA. (3 marks for theory, 3 marks
for case study examples) [6] 3.2 Discuss the economic benefits of
establishing a powers station in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Cape
Town, and Durban. Relate your discussion to the case study. (4
marks for theory, 4 marks for case study examples) [8] 3.3
Suggest forecasting techniques that will be applicable for energy
supply in SA. Give examples in relation to the case study. (½
mark for theory, ½ mark for case study examples) [1] Total 15
marks GRAND TOTAL 45 marks
1.1 Functional Deliverables of a Transport
Management System (TMS) in Energy Supply
Improvement
A Transport Management System (TMS) helps optimize
the transportation of goods by improving route planning,
vehicle tracking, and load optimization. In the context of
energy supply in South Africa, a TMS can:
Improve logistics efficiency: By using real-time data
to plan the most efficient routes, TMS can reduce
TRL3707
Assignment 4
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS)
Semester 2
2024
, [Type the document subtitle]
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
Book
Logistics Management PDF eBook
TRL3707 Assessment 4 2024 Semester 2 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert
Solved, Explanations and Solution.
QUESTION 1 1.1 Discuss functional deliverables of transport
management system that may assist in improving energy supply
in South Africa (SA). Justify the discussion using examples from
the case study. (2½ marks for theory, 2½ marks for case study
application) [5] 1.2 Elaborate on the role of inventory
management in planning and mitigating uncertainties of energy
supply in SA. Justify your discussion with examples from the case
study. (3 marks for discussions, 3 marks for case study examples)
[6] 1.3 Identify and discuss the type of warehouse that is used by
energy supply in SA. Give examples from the case study. (2
marks for theory, 2 marks for case study application) [4] Total 15
marks TRL3707/001/3/2024 5 QUESTION 2 2.1 Advise
management of energy supply in SA about six factors that drive
transportation costs, which they should consider in their
operation. Support your answer with examples from the case
study. (3 marks for theory, 3 marks for case study examples) [6]
, 2.2 Discuss material handling systems that are key for energy
supply in SA to facilitate power supply. Support your answer with
examples from the case study. (2½ marks for theory, 2½ marks
for application) [5] 2.3 Discuss participants that may influence
transport of energy supply in SA and explain how they might
influence transportation. Justify your answer using examples from
the case study. (2 marks for theory, 2 marks for application) [4]
Total 15 marks QUESTION 3 3.1 There are six (6) basic
principles to guide the selection of processes and technologies in
a warehouse. Apply these principles of material handling to
operations of energy supply in SA. (3 marks for theory, 3 marks
for case study examples) [6] 3.2 Discuss the economic benefits of
establishing a powers station in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Cape
Town, and Durban. Relate your discussion to the case study. (4
marks for theory, 4 marks for case study examples) [8] 3.3
Suggest forecasting techniques that will be applicable for energy
supply in SA. Give examples in relation to the case study. (½
mark for theory, ½ mark for case study examples) [1] Total 15
marks GRAND TOTAL 45 marks
1.1 Functional Deliverables of a Transport
Management System (TMS) in Energy Supply
Improvement
A Transport Management System (TMS) helps optimize
the transportation of goods by improving route planning,
vehicle tracking, and load optimization. In the context of
energy supply in South Africa, a TMS can:
Improve logistics efficiency: By using real-time data
to plan the most efficient routes, TMS can reduce
