Differentiate between Pepkor's value chain and supply chain by completing Table $1$ in your assessment template document. To complete Table $1,$ discuss the following:

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Using an example from the Pepkor case study, illustrate the difference between Pepkor's supply chain and its value chain.

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$1\mathrm{.}2$ Critically assess how Pepkor's value and supply chains promote its corporate and supply chain strategies. Quote specific examples from the case study to support your answer.

QUESTION $2$

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Suppose you are a consultant advising Pepkor South Africa on establishing a cross$-$functional sourcing team to build and manage their new distribution centre $($DC$).$ Your task is to guide Pepkor in assembling a cross$-$functional sourcing team. Your strategy should address the following key areas:

$2\mathrm{.}1$ Debate the critical role that cross$-$functional teams would play in the DC project.

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$2\mathrm{.}2$ Put forward and discuss at least three $(3)$ team members who should be included in the crossfunctional sourcing team of this project. $[$Note: Do not simply name a team member, you should provide a discussion on how a specific team member would contribute to this project.$]$

$2\mathrm{.}3$ Outline three key considerations for integrating external suppliers into the cross$-$functional team.

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$2\mathrm{.}4$ Classify and discuss any two $(2)$ types of purchases that Pepkor would need to make to establish the new DC$.$ Also, explain the benefits of having a cross$-$functional sourcing team make these purchasing decisions.

QUESTION $3$

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Suppose you have been tasked with selecting a supplier to provide Pepkor with school shoes as part of their local sourcing initiative. Follow the steps outlined below to select and recommend a supplier:

$3\mathrm{.}1$ Compare the financial ratios of Suppliers A$,$ B and C using the retail industry standard benchmarks provided in Annexure A$.$ Based on this analysis, complete Table $2$ in your assessment template by identifying the most favourable supplier when considering each financial ratio. $[$Note: An example of the expected analysis is provided in Table $2$ of the Assessment $2$ template$].$

$3\mathrm{.}2$ Calculate the total weighted score for Suppliers A$,$ B$,$ and C in Table $3$ of your assessme template. $[$Note: You are not required to show the calculations used to arrive at your answe Simply enter the correct values in the corresponding blank spaces in Table $3].$

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$3\mathrm{.}3$ Make a recommendation to Pepkor as to which supplier would be the best for this project. Provide one well$-$supported reason for your recommendation based on the analysis you have conducted.

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