Due to many projects being undertaken by Shoprite simultaneously, it is prudent to plan for resources in advance. The programme manager has provided you with the following data regarding resources for your project. Compile an accurate table of your resource requirement per day. Start day is Monday, $1$st of the month. Ensure all the pertinent information is provided on the table. The resources will have to be levelled especially when the demand for resources exceeds the available resources. Analyse the benefits associated with resource levelling to your project.

Activity Number Start Date Finish Date Resource per Day

$1000132$

$2000351$

$3000263$

$4000344$

$5000164$

Question

You, being an esteemed project manager at Shoprite South Africa have been approached to be part of a major labour intensive project. The project entails the opening of a new Shoprite store in the largest shopping centre in South Africa, situated in Cape Town. The Shoprite store will be the largest Shoprite store in the world. Your task will be to support the lead project manager and to take control and responsibility of the Resource and Procurement tasks related to the project. You are expected to undertake extensive research on Shoprite and the project field of Resource and Procurement in order to empower yourself to be able to answer each question with depth. GENERAL COMMENTS Marks in the project assessment are primarily awarded for the application of the relevant theory to the requirements of the assessment. Merely reproducing theory is deemed inadequate. The ability to undertake and reflect on research is a key component to the assessment. The assessment will be assessed in accordance with the predetermined general criteria. Marks will be awarded for, amongst others: Using the Harvard referencing style correctly Providing an introduction and conclusion Using headings and sub headings effectively Numbering each answer correctly Application of the theory effectively