HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
Academic Year 2020:
July - December
Summative Assessment 1:
Strategic Supply Chain Management
(HPBM444-1)
NQF Level:
8
Credits:
8
Weighting:
30%
Assessment Type:
Case Study / Journal Article Analysis
Pass Requirement:
50%
Educator:
Mr K Perumal
Examiner:
Mr K Perumal
Due Date:
16 November 2020
Total:
100 Marks
Instructions
1. This script consists of 7 pages including the cover sheet. Ensure that you
have all the pages.
2. The paper consists of four (4) questions, each of which is to be graded
individually using the provided rubric. You must answer all the questions.
3. This assessment has a sub-minimum requirement of 50%. In order for the
student to successfully complete this specific module, he / she must obtain
a grade of 50% or higher for this specific assignment.
4. Refer to guidelines below, on answering the questions.
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Good Luck!
Guidelines for answering the questions:
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Use your own words to answer the questions below.
Each answer should be between 450 – 500 words.
You are required to apply theory to the provided context (case study / journal
article).
Each answer should reflect the appropriate level of depth as indicated in the
rubric.
Your answers should be well laid out, clear, and present a logical flow.
Please refer to the (attached) rubric, for each and every question, to
provide you with important guidance.
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Read the following excerpt below. Consult this source available on Sabinet via
the HE Library. Read the article and answer the questions that follow.
In recent years, grocery retailers have changed their business environments to adapt
to globalisation which increased their vulnerability and exposure to supply chain
risks. In order to manage and mitigate risks, a grocery retailer can employ a supply
chain risk management process. Implementing strategies during each phase of the
process helps managers to manage daily and exceptional risks within the supply
chain. The purpose of this study was to determine what supply chain risk
management strategies a South African grocery retailer uses during the supply chain
risk management process. A single case study design was adopted. Data were
collected from a large supermarket chain in the South African grocery retail
industry… The study found that the focal retailer has a formal process in place for
the management of macro environmental risks, as well as an informal process to
manage demand, supply, process and control risk. The focal retailer makes use of
strategies during the supply chain risk management process to improve risk
identification, assessment, mitigation and the monitoring of potential disruptions
internal to the supply chain. The managerial implications suggest how managers can
improve internal communication, replenishment and in-store logistics to enhance
supply chain performance and efficiency. The research contributes to the limited
literature on managing supply chain risk within a South African grocery retail context
through investigating the supply chain risk management process.
Source: Van Nieuwenhuyzen, M., Niemann, W., & Kotze, T. 2018. Supply chain risk
management strategies: A case study in the South African grocery retail industry.
Journal of Contemporary Management, 15(1): 784-822.
Question 1
(25 marks)
The article, under the section ‘Managerial Implications’, suggests that retailers
should consider implementing radio frequency identification (RFID).
Using the article as a backdrop, provide an analysis of RFID in the context of the
South African retail industry.
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Question 2
(25 marks)
The following activities listed below can be applied to manage supply chain risk:
Increase safety stocks and forward buying
Identify backup suppliers and logistic services
Evaluate the appropriateness of these two activities in accordance with the South
African retail industry, as discussed in the article provided.
Question 3
(25 marks)
Out of stock (OOS) is a common theme that is featured in the article.
Contribute to the body of knowledge depicted by the article by putting forward a case
in support of collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) in order
to avoid OOS.
Question 4
(25 marks)
As a supply chain manager of a South African based retailer, you are aware that
supplier relationship management (SRM) can assist in answering the following
questions:
1. Who are our current suppliers? Are they the right set of suppliers?
2. Can we consolidate our buying to achieve greater scale economies?
3. What goods and services do we purchase?
Justify why each of these questions are appropriate for addressing the broader issue
of supply risk, from a retailer’s perspective.
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ASSESSMENT RUBRIC:
Theoretical Knowledge
The demonstration of mastery of the theoretical knowledge.
Application
• The ability to apply theory to supply chain management case
scenarios.
Presentation
The ability to present a well laid-out answer document, by way
of logical flow, structure, neatness, and appropriate use of key
theoretical terms.
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Below Standard
Fair to Good
Learner demonstrates
poor theoretical
knowledge, and poorly
expressed. Poor ability
to integrate theory with
case study.
Learner demonstrates
average to good
theoretical knowledge,
by way of good, clear,
expression. Fair to good
ability to integrate
theory with case study.
0-3
4
5
Learner demonstrates
poor skill in being able to
contextualize. Learner
applies very little
relevant theory to the
scenario, thereby
demonstrating poor
insight into both theory
and case study.
Learner demonstrates
fair to good skill in being
able to contextualize.
Learner applies relevant
theory to the scenario
some of the time,
thereby demonstrating
fair insight into both
theory and case study.
Learner demonstrates
good to very good skill in
being able to
contextualize. Learner
applies relevant theory
to the scenario, thereby
demonstrating keen
insight into both theory
and case study.
0-3
4
5
Leaner presents a poor
laid-out document. Key
theoretical terms are
used inappropriately.
Answers reflect an
illogical flow, most of the
time. All of the above
thus allowing for poor
clarity and poor making-
Leaner presents a fair to
good laid-out document.
Key theoretical terms are
used appropriately some
of the time. Answers
reflect a logical flow,
some of the time. All of
the above thus allowing
for some clarity and
Leaner presents a well
laid-out & neat
document. Key
theoretical terms are
used appropriately most
of the time. Answers
reflect a logical flow. All
of the above thus
allowing for clarity and
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Very Good
Learner demonstrates
some mastery over the
theoretical knowledge,
by way of good, clear,
and cogent expression.
Very good ability to
integrate theory with
case study.
Excellent
Learner demonstrates
mastery over the
theoretical knowledge,
by way of sound, clear,
and cogent expression.
Excellent ability to
integrate theory with
case study.
6-7
Learner demonstrates
excellent skill in being
able to contextualize.
Learner applies
extremely relevant
theory to the scenario,
thereby demonstrating
keen insight into both
theory and case study.
6-7
Learner presents an
extremely well laid-out
& neat document. Key
theoretical terms are
used appropriately.
Answers reflect an
extremely logical flow.
All of the above thus
allowing for excellent
sense-of, for the reader /
grader.
Depth of Answer
The ability to answer the question with appropriate amount of
depth, which also reflects the mark allocation. The answer must
also reflect the maturity required at post-graduate level.
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some making-sense-of,
for the reader / grader.
making-sense-of, for the
reader / grader.
clarity and makingsense-of, for the reader /
grader.
0- 2
3
4
5
Answer displays a lack of
depth that is required in
terms of the mark
allocation. Answer
reflects poor maturity
required at post
graduate level, by way of
engagement with the
case study & theory.
Answer displays fair
amount of depth that is
fairly commiserate with
mark allocation. Answer
reflects average to fair
maturity required at post
graduate level, by way of
engagement with the
case study & theory.
Answer displays fair to
good amount of depth
that is commiserate with
mark allocation. Answer
reflects good maturity
required at post
graduate level, by way of
engagement with the
case study & theory.
Answer displays
sufficient & appropriate
amount of depth that is
commiserate with mark
allocation. Answer
reflects excellent
maturity required at
post graduate level, by
way of engagement with
the case study & theory.
0- 2
3
4
5-6
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