Question 1: (16 Marks) Read the scenario below and answer the question that follow: Company B is a distributor of fresh goods and supplies to franchise retailers, in the Southern African hemisphere of the African continent. Company C is a leading franchise brand, otherwise known as the Woolworths Group. Company B and Company C have a long-term partnership agreement. Both companies pride themselves on delivering good quality service and ensuring there is an effective two-way flow of communication within their supply chain activities. Company A is a farmer, located in the Northern Transvaal, Tzaneen, Limpopo region. Company A is responsible for ensuring there is enough agricultural supply to meet everyday demand. Company A also has an agreement with Company B. Responsibilities of each company Company B has an agreement with Company A and C. Both have certain responsibilities they are accountable for. Company A requires Company B to ensure the following regarding the transportation/distribution: There are enough truckloads available to transport/distribute the required quantities of goods/agricultural supplies. Trucks are at the right place for pickup and delivery. Trucks arrive at the required time, stipulated in the agreement as twice per week (08:00 A.M). Company C requires Company B to transport/distribute the following product categories: Either raw materials, which includes fruits (bananas, apples and litchis) and vegetables (tomatoes, beans and carrots) OR: Finished goods including wine barrels, bottles and labels. These goods need to be moved from the farmer to each franchise branch, situated in, George, Mossel bay, Pretoria, Cape Town & Port Elizabeth. The orders for these goods are based on need and demand forecasting strategies, implemented by the Woolworths Group. Company C requires Company B to ensure the right products, arrive at the right place at the right time. Company B requires Company A to ensure there are enough supplies available to ensure there is no wasted space on any load. *Hypothetical scenario. Required: Explain how the six rights, generally founded in logistics management, apply to the provided scenario. In your explanation, elaborate on how the different companies are influenced by these rights. Use examples from the scenario to substantiate your answer. (16 Marks) The six rights include: The right product. The right place. The right time. The right quantity. The right cost. The right condition/quality. Question 2: (10 Marks) Read the statement below and answer the questions that follow: Transportation, in a logistical sense, refers to the movement of goods from one location to another. It does not cover the movement of materials within a facility, known as material handling, which is a significant component of logistics. Waters, M. Benedict, E. Wiese, S. Barnard, L. Mandeng, G. Kuhn, S. Rose, C. Makiwa, T. Zeka, S. 2020. The Fundamentals of Logistics Management. First Edition. Westlake Business Park. Edge. 2.1 There are several differences between transport and logistics. As a logistics and supply chain manager, you often need to make decisions that extend beyond the customs of transportation, these may include, but are not limited to: Packaging. Documentation of consignments being shipped. Insurance for goods while in transit and while being stored. The storage of goods. Managing suppliers. Managing the supply chain and its activities. How to handle receiving, storage, picking and dispatch processes within a warehouse. Monitoring and controlling inventory. Processing customers' orders. Source: Waters, M. Benedict, E. Wiese, S. Barnard, L. Mandeng, G. Kuhn, S. Rose, C. Makiwa, T. Zeka, S. 2020. The Fundamentals of Logistics Management. First Edition. Westlake Business Park. Edge. Required: As a logistics and supply chain manager, you are required to provide five (5) practical examples of decisions that extend beyond the customs of transportation, not listed above. (5 marks) Read the statement below and answer the question that follows: The type of goods will determine the type of handling, storage and transport required. Waters, M. Benedict, E. Wiese, S. Barnard, L. Mandeng, G. Kuhn, S. Rose, C. Makiwa, T. Zeka, S. 2020. The Fundamentals of Logistics Management. First Edition. Westlake Business Park. Edge. 2.2 Using your own words, determine five (5) factors that will influence the cost of transport.