Case Study: Implementing Logistics Systems at Marang Supplies Pty Ltd Marang Supplies Pty Ltd Company is a mid-sized manufacturing firm that produces a variety of motor parts and supplies them to different car manufacturers. They manufacture and supply products such as windscreens, windscreen wipers, car mats, side and rear mirrors, brake pads and clutch plates and deliver them directly to customers. Marang Supplies Pty Ltd has been in business for over two decades and has grown significantly. As a result, the company has been facing challenges in managing its supply chain, which includes logistics systems adoption, inventory management, production planning, and distribution. The company is using a legacy system to manage its supply chain operations. However, the system was outdated and lacked the functionality to manage the company's growing operations. As a result, the company faced several challenges, including: Lack of real-time visibility into inventory levels and stock movements. Manual and time-consuming procurement processes. Difficulty in tracking production progress and scheduling. Inefficient distribution processes that led to delays and customer complaints. Management at Marang Supplies Pty Ltd still sees a future for the company. Hence, it adapts to new technological inventions that will bring efficiency and real-time data to the operation. One of the companys goals is to adapt to automated manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution systems in line with the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), logistics and supply chain management. This will bring significant changes by integrating modern technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain. A logistics operating system (LOS) can help businesses use these technologies to improve their supply chain processes and perform better

1.1 Discuss the system Marang Pty Ltd may adopt into the planning system to replace the outdated legacy system. Use examples from the case study to justify the discussion.

1.2 Introduce the Advanced planning system (APS) to Marang Pty Ltd and justify how the system will assist with planning and resource allocation.

1.3 Looking at manufacturing products supplied by Marang Pty Ltd, advice on how the push and pull systems may be applied to benefit the company.

1.4 Explain the logistics operating arrangement structure that is practised at Marang Pty Ltd. Use the example from the case study to justify your answer

1.5 Marang Pty Ltd indicated that they aim to adapt to automated manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution systems in line with the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Advise the company on the technological systems that create efficiency in warehousing and distribution.

1.6 Elaborate on the three (3) ways of improving service levels that may benefit Marang Pty Ltd and relate the discussion to the case study.