TRL3707
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: APRIL 2025
, TRL3707
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: April 2025
Logistics Activities
Questions
1.1 Six Participants Influencing Transportation Decisions in FMCG Companies
1. Suppliers
Theory: Suppliers provide raw materials and finished products, impacting
transportation efficiency, lead times, and stock availability. Strong supplier
relationships help reduce stockouts and delays.
Application: The case study states that FMCG firms integrate their systems with
suppliers, gaining real-time inventory visibility, which improves production
planning and minimizes transportation lead times (Naidu, 2024: 53).
2. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs)
Theory: Third-party logistics providers manage transportation, warehousing, and
last-mile deliveries, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Application: Checkers Sixty60 partners with third-party delivery fleets, primarily
using motorbike couriers to ensure fast and efficient service (Fortuin, 2023: 25).
3. Retailers
Theory: Retailers determine demand, influencing transportation schedules,
inventory replenishment, and distribution strategies.
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: APRIL 2025
, TRL3707
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: April 2025
Logistics Activities
Questions
1.1 Six Participants Influencing Transportation Decisions in FMCG Companies
1. Suppliers
Theory: Suppliers provide raw materials and finished products, impacting
transportation efficiency, lead times, and stock availability. Strong supplier
relationships help reduce stockouts and delays.
Application: The case study states that FMCG firms integrate their systems with
suppliers, gaining real-time inventory visibility, which improves production
planning and minimizes transportation lead times (Naidu, 2024: 53).
2. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs)
Theory: Third-party logistics providers manage transportation, warehousing, and
last-mile deliveries, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Application: Checkers Sixty60 partners with third-party delivery fleets, primarily
using motorbike couriers to ensure fast and efficient service (Fortuin, 2023: 25).
3. Retailers
Theory: Retailers determine demand, influencing transportation schedules,
inventory replenishment, and distribution strategies.
