Read the statement below and answer all the FIVE (5) questions that follow: The earnings of the organization can be considerably impacted by buyers and supply chain management. An organization may spend up to 50% of its sales revenue on the acquisition of goods and services, including raw materials. You are employed as a purchasing director at Food Lovers in Durban, South Africa. Answer all the following five questions based on the above statement: QUESTION 1 (20 MARKS) Analyse any FIVE (5) challenges facing purchasing and supply management making reference to Food Lovers in Durban, South Africa. Use practical examples to support your answer. QUESTION 2 (20 MARKS) The management of two different sized sachets of maize meal5 kg and 3 kgis entrusted to you. The larger sachet is priced at R45 and the smaller one is R30, according to Shoprite your primary supplier. Currently, the promotion for the smaller packet says, "Buy ONE get the second HALF PRICE!" 2.1 Propose which size of Sugar currently gives you the best value for money. (10 marks) 2.2 The annual demand of Maize Meal = 750 units (bigger size), Delivered purchase cost = R35/units, Annual carrying cost percentage= 25 percent, Order cost = R50/order. The lead time is 10 working days. Assuming 20 working days per month. 2.2.1 Determine the Economic Order Quantity (2 marks) 2.2.2 Determine the reorder point (2 marks) 2.2.3 Determine the average inventory (2 marks) 2.2.4 Suppose orders are placed only at review time. Find the optimal period and the optimal order quantity. (4 marks) QUESTION 3 (20 MARKS) Choose one product available at Food Lovers market and critique any FIVE (5) most important types of costs applicable to quality. Use practical examples to justify your answer. QUESTION 4 (20 MARKS) Transportation helps people in those various locations to trade and conduct business with one another by moving people and things to different neighborhoods, cities, states, and countries. Examine any FIVE (5) factors that Food Lovers should consider when selecting mode of shipment, carrier and routing. Use relevant examples to support your answer. 2 QUESTION 5 (20 MARKS) The selection of a supplier establishes the crucial issues that will determine whether the organization's procurement process is successful or unsuccessful. Critically examine how Food Lovers will detect which supplier is able to supply its requirements satisfactorily, both strategically and operationally in the short and long term. Make use of relevant examples to illustrate your answer. END OF PAPER