SCH4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
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QUESTION 1.1
Innovative and new technologies trends in supply chain management: From the
case study, it can be deduced that innovative technologies, information, and
communication are essential to Toyota. Evaluate two (2) new trends in
innovative technology applications that Toyota’s supply chain managers can
use to improve information sharing and communications in their supply chain.
Your evaluation must address the importance and application of these identified
innovative technologies and how Toyota’s supply chain can benefit from
implementing them. [6]
Introduction
Toyota South Africa, a prime automotive producer, possesses a complex supply chain
significant to its business, including worldwide and local sourcing, vehicle
manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. The high-quality standards focus of the
company, along with long-term relationships with suppliers, and production
philosophies like 'The Toyota Production System' (TPS) set up the significance of
smooth information and communication in its supply chain. However, as recent
disruptions such as 2019's component shortages and flooding in 2022 sadly
demonstrate, supply chains today are inherently vulnerable and need robust
information sharing and communication methodologies. This article evaluates two of
the emerging trends of innovative technology adoption – Blockchain Technology and
the Internet of Things (IoT) – that can be implemented by Toyota's supply chain
managers to efficiently improve the flow of information and communication, thus
enhancing the company's competitiveness and adaptability for impending future
uncertainties.
Answers to the questions
1.1 Innovative and new technologies trends in supply chain management
Innovative technologies, information, and communication are fundamentally essential
to Toyota's operations, enabling the coordination of its vast network of global and local
suppliers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality vehicles (Bowersox, Closs, Cooper,
& Bowersox, 2020). The sheer complexity of its supply chain, which spans continents
and involves numerous processes, demands timely and accurate information flow to
prevent disruptions, align operations, and maintain a competitive edge. Two new
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trends in innovative technology applications that Toyota's supply chain managers can
leverage to improve information sharing and communications are Blockchain
Technology and the Internet of Things (IoT).
i. Blockchain Technology
Importance and Application: Blockchain technology establishes a decentralized,
immutable, and transparent ledger for recording transactions and information
across the supply chain. Its importance lies in fostering unparalleled trust and visibility
among all participants, as every piece of data, once recorded, cannot be altered,
ensuring integrity and authenticity (Badenhorst-Weiss, van Bijon, & Ambe, 2017). This
technology is particularly valuable in complex, multi-tiered supply chains like Toyota's,
where information may pass through numerous entities and geographies. Applied in a
supply chain context, blockchain can track products from their origin, verify
certifications, manage payments, and provide a single, shared source of truth for all
stakeholders.
Benefits for Toyota:
Enhanced Traceability and Quality Assurance
Toyota sources raw materials and high-quality components from global suppliers
across Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and locally. Blockchain could provide a
secure and verifiable record of every component's journey, from its raw material
stage through various tiers of suppliers, right up to vehicle assembly. This would
enable Toyota to ensure that all parts, such as the rear seat assembly locks from
Keiper or exhaust components from Tenneco, consistently meet its rigorous quality
standards, including environmental compliance like ISO 14001 and adherence to
"Green Purchasing Guidelines" that specify substances to avoid. By having an
immutable record of compliance and origin, Toyota could more effectively mitigate
risks like those associated with past vehicle recalls in 2010 and 2014, which were
attributed in part to issues with supplier vetting and quality control for globally sourced
parts. This increased transparency would provide real-time insight into potential quality
deviations before they escalate.
Improved Trust and Collaboration with Suppliers
Toyota believes in fostering close, long-term supplier relationships. Blockchain can
deepen this collaborative environment by providing a transparent platform for
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL GUIDE FROM UNISA. THE REPORT IS
NOT PREPARED NOR APPROVED BY UNISA, RATHER REPRESENTS A
POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE TASK CONSISTENT WITH THEORY OF SCH4801.
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN GETTING STARTED
WITH THEIR ASSIGNMENT, AND IN NO CASE THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE
USED FOR CHEATING. WE BELIEVE THIS WILL BE A GOOD STARTING POINT
AS IT WAS PREPARED BY OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE TUTORS
WHO ARE EXPERTS IN THE FIELD, AND IT WAS PREPARED USING VARIOUS
SOURCES. ANY SIMILARITY WITH ANY EXISTING THEORY OR DISCUSSION BY
OTHER AUTHORS IS EXCUSED. THE AUTHORS HOWEVER DO NOT CLAIM
MONOPOLY TO KNOWLEDGE HENCE MODIFICATION OF THE ANSWERS
CONTAINED IN THIS FRAMEWORK MAY NOT BE PROHIBITED AS IT
CONTRIBUTES TO EXPANSION OF KNOWLEDGE. FOR ANY FURTHER
GUIDELINE ABOUT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE AND THE MODULE
IN GENERAL, CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS.
WE ASSIST WITH OTHER MODULES INCLUDING:
ECSs, FACs, MACs, MNGs, INTs, TRLs, HMEMS, PRMs, PROs, MNBs, DSC, QMI,
MNMs, MNO, MNPs, FIN, PUBs, MNMs, RESEARCH among others.
WE OFFER CLASSES, ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES, EXAMINATION
PREPARATION, RESEARCH AND RESEARCH PROPOSALS, DISSERTATION
EDITING etc.
OTHER THAN UNISA, WE ALSO ASSIST STUDENTS AT VARIOUS
INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING MANCOSA, REGENT, REGEYNESES, BOSTON,
STADIO, OLG, UJ, UP etc
For any enquiries the following numbers can be used for calling, sms, whatsapp
and telegram
CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS @061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717 513 144
or email
,SCH4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
QUESTION 1.1
Innovative and new technologies trends in supply chain management: From the
case study, it can be deduced that innovative technologies, information, and
communication are essential to Toyota. Evaluate two (2) new trends in
innovative technology applications that Toyota’s supply chain managers can
use to improve information sharing and communications in their supply chain.
Your evaluation must address the importance and application of these identified
innovative technologies and how Toyota’s supply chain can benefit from
implementing them. [6]
Introduction
Toyota South Africa, a prime automotive producer, possesses a complex supply chain
significant to its business, including worldwide and local sourcing, vehicle
manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. The high-quality standards focus of the
company, along with long-term relationships with suppliers, and production
philosophies like 'The Toyota Production System' (TPS) set up the significance of
smooth information and communication in its supply chain. However, as recent
disruptions such as 2019's component shortages and flooding in 2022 sadly
demonstrate, supply chains today are inherently vulnerable and need robust
information sharing and communication methodologies. This article evaluates two of
the emerging trends of innovative technology adoption – Blockchain Technology and
the Internet of Things (IoT) – that can be implemented by Toyota's supply chain
managers to efficiently improve the flow of information and communication, thus
enhancing the company's competitiveness and adaptability for impending future
uncertainties.
Answers to the questions
1.1 Innovative and new technologies trends in supply chain management
Innovative technologies, information, and communication are fundamentally essential
to Toyota's operations, enabling the coordination of its vast network of global and local
suppliers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality vehicles (Bowersox, Closs, Cooper,
& Bowersox, 2020). The sheer complexity of its supply chain, which spans continents
and involves numerous processes, demands timely and accurate information flow to
prevent disruptions, align operations, and maintain a competitive edge. Two new
, SCH4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
trends in innovative technology applications that Toyota's supply chain managers can
leverage to improve information sharing and communications are Blockchain
Technology and the Internet of Things (IoT).
i. Blockchain Technology
Importance and Application: Blockchain technology establishes a decentralized,
immutable, and transparent ledger for recording transactions and information
across the supply chain. Its importance lies in fostering unparalleled trust and visibility
among all participants, as every piece of data, once recorded, cannot be altered,
ensuring integrity and authenticity (Badenhorst-Weiss, van Bijon, & Ambe, 2017). This
technology is particularly valuable in complex, multi-tiered supply chains like Toyota's,
where information may pass through numerous entities and geographies. Applied in a
supply chain context, blockchain can track products from their origin, verify
certifications, manage payments, and provide a single, shared source of truth for all
stakeholders.
Benefits for Toyota:
Enhanced Traceability and Quality Assurance
Toyota sources raw materials and high-quality components from global suppliers
across Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and locally. Blockchain could provide a
secure and verifiable record of every component's journey, from its raw material
stage through various tiers of suppliers, right up to vehicle assembly. This would
enable Toyota to ensure that all parts, such as the rear seat assembly locks from
Keiper or exhaust components from Tenneco, consistently meet its rigorous quality
standards, including environmental compliance like ISO 14001 and adherence to
"Green Purchasing Guidelines" that specify substances to avoid. By having an
immutable record of compliance and origin, Toyota could more effectively mitigate
risks like those associated with past vehicle recalls in 2010 and 2014, which were
attributed in part to issues with supplier vetting and quality control for globally sourced
parts. This increased transparency would provide real-time insight into potential quality
deviations before they escalate.
Improved Trust and Collaboration with Suppliers
Toyota believes in fostering close, long-term supplier relationships. Blockchain can
deepen this collaborative environment by providing a transparent platform for
