Scenario: Distribution takes place through various channels. A channel being the path or route decided by the company to deliver its good or service to the customers. Channels typically include a combination of two or more of the following intermediaries: Producer, Wholesaler, Retailer, End Consumer. A distribution network is the flow of goods from a producer or supplier to an end consumer. The network consists of storage facilities, warehouses, and transportation systems that support the movement of goods until they reach the end consumer. News Flash Pick n Pay goes Centralised / Woolworths goes Centralised / Adidas moves from Decentralised to Centralised with system integration / Coca-Cola goes decentralised within a centralised model / Mc Donald's goes Centralised with management & structure TEGRIT YRE IN EXCELL MYNDS ORIGINAL 100% Sca Page 10 7W NOISS Learner Initial Portfolio of Evidence Report Qualification National Certificate: Supply Chain Management Module No. 4 Main Title Inventory and logistics operations NQF 5 Report back: /100 30 20 1. Choose any two companies above to show your understanding of the following (but not limited to): i. What in your opinion would encourage these companies to choose either a Decentralised or Centralised model? Related specifically to these companies ii. Advantages and disadvantages of this structure related specifically to these companies Explain their distribution channel. Include the relationships that exist between the role players within this channel. Be specific to the value chains of each chosen company. iv. Mention the financial impact of the chosen model on each of these chosen companies 25 20