Purchasing Management (MNP2601)

MNP2601 ASSESSMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025 Part B: Application to Purchasing and Supply Question 1: Identify one challenging purchasing and supply situation within a South African organisation (real or hypothetical), related to the FMCG sector. (2 marks) Question 2: Select two soft skills from the videos listed in Part A and explain how these skills were or could be applied in the identified challenging situation (Question 1) to support better decision-making or outcomes. Please include th...

MNP2601 ASSIGNMENT 1: PEER ASSESSMENT SEMESTER 2 Part B: Application to Purchasing and Supply Question 1: Identify one challenging purchasing and supply situation within a South African organisation (real or hypothetical), related to the FMCG sector. (2 marks) A challenging purchasing and supply situation in South Africa’s FMCG sector involves FarmFresh Grocers, a supermarket chain committed to sourcing produce from small, disadvantaged farmers to support Black Economic Empowerment ...

MNP2601 ASSESSMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025 Part A: Watch the following video presentations Before answering Part B, you must watch the four short video presentations below. These videos are part of the MiniMaster Class Series and the SAPICS Student Conference. They provide key insights on emotional intelligence, soft skills, assertiveness and how to communicate your value in the workplace. You are expected to refer to key ideas or examples from these videos when answering the questions in P...

MNP2601 ASSESSMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025 Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text Which one of the following actions by a purchasing and supply manager would most effectively contribute to achieving SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) in the South African context? Selecting suppliers who integrate sustainable production methods and have established waste reduction targets. Opting for suppliers with a proven track record of cost-efficie...

MNP2601 ASSIGNMENT 02 SEMESTER 01 2025 April 2023, which factor should be the last consideration among the four options when deciding whether to insource or outsource their mushroom ingredient supply? • Cost-effectiveness and budget considerations • Quality control and consistency of menu items • Flexibility to adapt menu offerings to accommodate ingredient shortages • Reliability of mushroom supply and availability from local suppliers

MNP2601 ASSESSMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025 ASSIGNMENT 1: PEER ASSESSMENT

MNP2601 ASSESSMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025 1. Value chain analysis Value chain analysis helps organizations identify areas where they can create additional value or reduce costs. In a goods organization, every step from inbound logistics to operations and outbound logistics adds value, while in a services organization, the emphasis is on delivering exceptional customer service and streamlined operations

This document is an examination paper for the course "Purchasing Management" (MNP2601) from the University of South Africa (UNISA). It consists of two sections: multiple-choice questions worth 35 marks and essay questions worth 35 marks, totaling 70 marks overall. The exam paper includes a variety of questions relating to key themes of supply chain management, outsourcing, inventory and other concepts related to purchasing. The paper also includes instructions for answering both sections.

This document is an exam paper from the University of South Africa, specifically for the course MNP2601, Purchasing Management, held in May/June 2014. It contains multiple-choice questions and essay/case study questions designed to assess students' understanding of purchasing and supply chain management concepts. The exam covers topics such as supplier relationships, inventory management, and the purchasing processes within organizations like A, which is used as a case study. The paper emphas...