, TRL3707 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2025
DUE September 2025
Use this document as a guide and for references to answer your assignment
QUESTION 1
Use the study guide and the prescribed book for guidance in answering the questions. A ½ mark will be awarded
for each discussion. A detailed discussion is required; link the theory with the case study when answering the
questions below.
1.1 Discuss participants that may influence transport at PepsiCo and explain how
these participants might influence transport at PepsiCo. (6 marks for theory, 6
marks for application)
Theory
Transport in supply chain management is shaped by different
participants/stakeholders, each with specific roles and influence. Key participants
include:
1. Suppliers – Provide raw materials and packaging. Transport depends on their
reliability, location, and lead times. Poor supplier performance can disrupt
delivery schedules.
2. Manufacturers / Producers – Determine production volumes and schedules.
They influence the frequency and urgency of transport needs.
3. Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) – External companies contracted
for transport and warehousing services. They affect cost efficiency, service
quality, and delivery reliability.
4. Distributors and Wholesalers – Influence how transport is routed, the
frequency of deliveries, and regional coverage.
5. Retailers – Their demand patterns determine transport planning, order sizes,
and delivery frequency.
6. Government and Regulators – Through transport regulations, customs
controls, and trade policies, they impact border crossing times, compliance
costs, and route accessibility.
7. Customers / End consumers – Influence delivery times, product freshness,
and transport responsiveness (demand-driven logistics).
Semester 2 2025
DUE September 2025
Use this document as a guide and for references to answer your assignment
QUESTION 1
Use the study guide and the prescribed book for guidance in answering the questions. A ½ mark will be awarded
for each discussion. A detailed discussion is required; link the theory with the case study when answering the
questions below.
1.1 Discuss participants that may influence transport at PepsiCo and explain how
these participants might influence transport at PepsiCo. (6 marks for theory, 6
marks for application)
Theory
Transport in supply chain management is shaped by different
participants/stakeholders, each with specific roles and influence. Key participants
include:
1. Suppliers – Provide raw materials and packaging. Transport depends on their
reliability, location, and lead times. Poor supplier performance can disrupt
delivery schedules.
2. Manufacturers / Producers – Determine production volumes and schedules.
They influence the frequency and urgency of transport needs.
3. Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) – External companies contracted
for transport and warehousing services. They affect cost efficiency, service
quality, and delivery reliability.
4. Distributors and Wholesalers – Influence how transport is routed, the
frequency of deliveries, and regional coverage.
5. Retailers – Their demand patterns determine transport planning, order sizes,
and delivery frequency.
6. Government and Regulators – Through transport regulations, customs
controls, and trade policies, they impact border crossing times, compliance
costs, and route accessibility.
7. Customers / End consumers – Influence delivery times, product freshness,
and transport responsiveness (demand-driven logistics).
