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ASSIGNMENT
Semester 1 2024
Module name LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 201
Module Code LOG201
Due date 22 April 2024
Total Marks 75
This assignment is compulsory and must be submitted through CANVAS,

inside the corresponding Module Class Course on or before 22 April 2024 by
24:00.
STEP 1: COMPLETING YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Your assignment answer must include the following sections:
COVER PAGE
Please include the following information on the first page of the assignment:
Name, Surname, Student Number and Module Code.
BODY
1. The assignment answers must be typed in MS Word format and saved as a
PDF document (File > Save As > Save as Type: PDF).
2. Save your file (MS Word or PDF) with the following naming convention:
[STUDENTNUMBER] [MODULECODE] [SURNAME].pdf
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LIST OF REFERENCES
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Once you have completed your assignment and saved it, you must log into Canvas
to submit your assignment by the due date.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that you submit your assignment answers on or before the due
date and time.
STEP 2: SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT ON CANVAS

Once you have completed your assignment, log in to Canvas as follows:
1. Log in to CANVAS using your MySTADIO details:

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2. A specific course inside of CANVAS for each of your modules has been created
for you to submit your Assignment to. Select the desired module from the
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PDF FORMAT. NO SCANNED DOCUMENT WILL BE MARKED.
• The process detailed above is the same on a personal computer and mobile
device. You will, however, need to ensure that you have saved your completed
assignment on the mobile device and have downloaded the Canvas Student
Application before attempting to submit.
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module class, as you have been allocated to the class based on your registration.
If you do not see your module class appear, please contact the office for
assistance.
• If you experience any difficulties during the submission process – after reading
through the guide and attempting the prescribed steps – please do not hesitate to
contact the office for assistance.

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Question 1 (12 marks)
Case Study
AMPS Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer is a leading multinational manufacturer with a
facility in Roslyn, Pretoria. Recently AMPS EV found itself facing numerous challenges
in its supply chain and logistics operations. In addition, the company realises that to keep
up with the rapidly growing demand for electrified cars in South Africa due to the ever-
increasing diesel and petrol price, it must ramp up production and reduce manufacturing
costs. AMPS EV uses international raw material suppliers and imports raw materials
through Durban harbour. They also try to take advantage of favourable trade agreements
and economies of scale.
AMPS EV recognises that over the last year their procurement costs have increased
dramatically, which affects the whole operation. The company aims to reduce
procurement costs without compromising product quality or supplier relationships. They
are also considering using e-procurement tools.
Currently AMPS EV are using a materials requirement planning (MRP) system to ensure
that production operations run smoothly and that customer demands are met. They are
considering enhancing the manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality
assurance.
The company acknowledges that it is struggling with imprecise demand forecasts,

resulting in overstocked inventory or sometimes ever underproduction. There are also
issues related to overstocking, understocking, and operational inefficiencies. AMPS EV
has embarked on a mission to optimise its inventory management processes.
AMPS EV had a disjointed and time-consuming product return process. Customer

complaints are often met with delays, miscommunication and frustration. This not only
erodes customer trust but also leads to increased operational costs and inventory
management challenges. To tackle these challenges, the company embarked on a
strategic initiative to review the strategic planning process, enhance its supply chain
operations and improve overall logistics efficiency.
1.1 Define an alternative method of forecasting that AMPS EV can use to reduce
imprecise forecasting. (2)
1.2 Describe at least five forecasting techniques that can be used based on your
answer to 1.1. (10)

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2.1. Describe how operations management can be a source of sustainable

competitive advantage for AMPS EV. (8)
2.2 Describe the manufacturing process alternative you would recommend for the
mass production of a new model electric vehicle manufactured by AMPS EV.
Justify your recommendation. (5)
3.1 From a strategic logistics management perspective, explain which customer

service elements are most important to AMPS EV. (12)
3.2 State why it is important for AMPS EV to measure its customer service
performance and give examples of two measures that can be used. (3)
4.1 Discuss the standards AMPS EV must comply with to improve information
quality between the partners. (12)
4.2 Does AMPS EV use a centralised of decentralised information system? Justify
your answer. (2)
5.1 Describe the factors AMPS EV has control over. (10)

5.2 Name a channel intermediary that can assist AMPS EV in its global operations.
(1)
5.3 Explain the factors that could affect the distribution channel of AMPS EV.
(6)
5.4 From the above scenario, name one uncontrollable factor of global logistics.
(1)
Name the performance measurement that measures the critical success factor of
competitiveness of AMPS EV and provide two examples.
Assignment Total: 75 Marks

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ASSIGNMENT

This assignment is compulsory and must be submitted through CANVAS,

STEP 1: COMPLETING YOUR ASSIGNMENT

©STADIO Assignment – 2024 Semester 1 LOG201 Logistics Management 201

STEP 2: SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT ON CANVAS

1. Log in to CANVAS using your MySTADIO details:

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE ANSWER THAT YOU SUBMIT IS IN MS WORD OR

©STADIO Assignment – 2024 Semester 1 LOG201 Logistics Management 201

The company acknowledges that it is struggling with imprecise demand forecasts,

AMPS EV had a disjointed and time-consuming product return process. Customer

©STADIO Assignment – 2024 Semester 1 LOG201 Logistics Management 201

2.1. Describe how operations management can be a source of sustainable

Question 3 (15 marks)

3.1 From a strategic logistics management perspective, explain which customer

Question 4 (14 marks)

Question 5 (18 marks)

5.1 Describe the factors AMPS EV has control over. (10)

Assignment Total: 75 Marks

©STADIO Assignment – 2024 Semester 1 LOG201 Logistics Management 201

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