Organisations must increasingly rely on effective value chains or networks to compete globally and the networked economy and efficient management is the key to success. There are various factors involved in effective logistics management. For example, automation and perfect coordination are always a scope for improving the process.

Using an organisation of choice, evaluate the implications of each of the following factors on success or failure for distribution and logistics operations:

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Warehouse Management Systems $(20)$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Technology and automation $(20)$

QUESTION TWO $[30]$

Using a product of your choice, examine how each of the following activities can help improve the authenticity of the product:

$2\mathrm{.}1$ Packing and packaging $(15)$

$2\mathrm{.}2$ Warehousing and storage $(15)$

QUESTION THREE $[30]$

Critically analyse the following statement in relation to global trade:

$$Using sea transport rather than airfreight reduces transport costs $$ but increases the amount of stock held in the supply chain.$$