QUESTION $1[10$ MARKS$]$

Discuss strategic capacity management and its importance in South African operations management.

Provide examples of how companies can manage capacity to match demand, considering the

intermittent electricity supply in both manufacturing and service sectors$.$

QUESTION $2[10$ MARKS$]$

Analyse a real$-$world example of a company that has successfully implemented quality control

measures in its operations. What lessons can be learned from this example?

QUESTION $3$

Critically examine the role of logistics$,$ distribution, and transportation in the South

African supply chain process. Discuss the impact of technology on logistics and

transportation management in South Africa. How do these components and

technological advancements contribute to overall supply chain efficiency? Provide

examples to support your discussion.

QUESTION $4[20$ MARKS$]$

Apply the Theory of Constraints to a real or hypothetical South African business scenario of

your choice. Identify the constraint in the process, particularly focusing on political instability as

a constraint, and suggest ways to overcome it to improve overall performance.

QUESTION $5[15$ MARKS$]$

Analyse the implications of global sourcing and procurement for supply chain management in

South Africa. What are the potential benefits and risks associated with global sourcing,

considering the recent trend of remote work? Provide examples to support your analysis.

QUESTION $6[15$ MARKS$]$

Demonstrate the importance of management information systems $($MIS$)$ in operations and

supply chain management within the South African context. How can MIS enhance decisionmaking

and operational efficiency, especially during load$-$shedding?