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Table of Contents
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Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4
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 ........................................... 4
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. ............................................................................................................... 16
MODEL ANSWER ................................................................................................................. 17
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. ...................................................................................... 21
MODEL ANSWER ................................................................................................................. 22
Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 27
References .......................................................................................................................... 27




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