case study $=$ Ace superstore a grocery outlet in Soweto has seen substantial growth in revenue and profit over the past year, as a result of this growth the board have voted to expand operations by opening a branch in the East Rand, as a member of the board and of management you have the task of researching the viability of this move, considering every aspect of the environment and how this will benefit the brand, the brand sells affordable but clean and healthy food to lower and middle$-$class families, because of this growth you are already competing with retailers such as Pick n pay, Shoprite and checkers in both your pricing and the promotions that you run. $--$Now you have looked at key global trends and challenges faced by retailers worldwide you need to look at your company's supply chain network and the kinds of impact this might have.

Question $2$

Critically assess Ace superstore $\text{'}$s supply chain using the triple A of supply chain look at the challenges and the implications this will have in the first few months of opening the new store