1.1 Examine the numerous variables that can make it challenging for your company to discover (10) the optimum system-wide, or globally optimal, integrated solution. Use pertinent examples to help you explain your response. 1.2 Investigate how supply networks maintain their competitiveness in challenging contexts (10) using your company of choice as an example. 1.3 Analyse some of the risks associated with the purchase of non-strategic items in your (20) company of choice and offer contract forms that could be employed when making such purchases on the spot market. 1.4 Provide an in-depth discussion of the significance of supply chains in the context of global (20) markets and the methods your company of choice is doing to access those markets based. 1.5 In light of growing globalization and outsourcing, which have had and will continue to have a (10) significant impact on supply chain operations, information exchange can significantly improve how multinational corporations and their partners conduct business. Critically examine the various factors affecting your company of choice supply chain technology. Introduction 1.1 Provide a critical reflection of the key challenges and their impacts that the (20) procurement function of Shoprite is currently exposed to. 1.2 Examine the procurement strategies that have been implemented by Shoprite in its attempts to maintain a competitive advantage over Pick n Pay, Woolworths and Spar. You need to conduct relevant research in answering the question. 1.3 "Shoprite is really taking market share from competitors. It must be an absolute nightmare to compete with Shoprite because it is so powerful," said Cassie Treurnicht, (20) portfolio manager at Gryphon Asset Management. Substantiate the significance of the procurement function in contributing to the competitiveness of the group. 1.4 ShopriteX is the Group's tech and innovation hub aimed at remaining grocery retail for a customer-inspired future. ShopriteX aims to save customers time and money through innovation and creating more personalised shopping experiences. (20) Critically discuss the benefits of adopting information systems technology within the procurement function. 1.5 There has been varying opinions between top management regarding outsourcing of supply chain activities within Shoprite and how this can contribute to sustainable savings. (20) You need to put together a report for the other executive managers citing the role of procurement in insourcing and outsourcing. Conclusion