Bolts and Nuts CASE STUDY Bolts and Nuts is an engineering company which is in the business for the past two decades. The manufacturing unit and warehouse is situated in Johannesburg. Sales and marketing are spread over a large geographical area. The companys most profitable customers are coming from the mining industry. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company have seen a dramatic downward spiral in revenue. You are appointed as the Supply Chain Manager and are required to address this situation urgently.
	Evaluate Bolts and Nuts based on Phase 1 of the Research Process. To prove your point, include In your discussion, aspects such as the: Feasibility assessment Project planning After completing Phase 1, indicate whether this will lead to a competitive advantage in the market place. Remember to refer to evidence in the case study. Do not discuss only theory.	(36)
	Illustrate by means of a detailed diagram the Research Process. the fist question answer should include : 1.FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT 1.1 Situation analysis 1.2 Support logic 1.3 Cost /Benefit estimate 2.PROJECT PLANNING 2.1 Statement of objectives 2.2 Statements of constraints 2.3 Measurement standards and assumption logic 2.4 Project work plan	(14)