CH4801 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (248097)- DUE 7 October 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
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Supply Chain Management
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Operations & Supply Chain Management 15e ed
CH4801 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (248097)- DUE 7 October 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. Read the following and answer the questions that followed. The following question was posted to an AI Tool on 6 July 2023: Describe and discuss eight supply chain m...
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SCH4801 ASSIGNMENT 3
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024
(48097) - DUE 7 OCTOBER
2024
, SCH4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (48097) - DUE 7 OCTOBER 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1 According to the prescribed book, indicate any two challenges correctly
identified by the AI tool regarding South African public supply chain
management challenges. Find another source for each of the two correctly
identified Public SCM challenges by the AI tool. (4)
Challenges Correctly Identified by the AI Tool:
GUIDE
Challenges Correctly Identified by the AI Tool:
1. Corruption and Fraud
Source: Ambe, I.M. & Badenhorst-Weiss, J.A. (2022). Supply Chain Management: A Balanced
Approach, 6(1), 450-474.
Prescribed Book Description:
The book highlights corruption and fraud as central challenges in public procurement,
emphasizing how these unethical practices lead to significant resource wastage, financial
mismanagement, and weakened governance. Corruption in the public sector erodes trust in
institutions and results in compromised service delivery.
Additional Source:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) underscores that
corruption is a key barrier to efficient public procurement in South Africa. According to the OECD
(2014), corruption severely undermines accountability, transparency, and public confidence in
governmental institutions. The diversion of public funds through corrupt practices negatively
impacts the equitable provision of services and stifles economic development.
2. Lack of Proper Skills and Capacity
Source: Ambe, I.M. & Badenhorst-Weiss, J.A. (2022). Supply Chain Management: A Balanced
Approach, 6(1), 450-474.
Prescribed Book Discussion:
The text identifies the shortage of skills and capacity within the public sector as a significant
issue. It argues that without adequately trained and experienced professionals in supply chain
management (SCM), the sector faces challenges in executing policies effectively. Skill gaps lead
to inefficiencies, delays, and often result in substandard outcomes.
Additional Source:
A report by the National Treasury of South Africa (2020) reiterates the critical shortage of skilled
SCM professionals as a major hindrance to effective procurement processes. The report stresses
the importance of building technical capacity and professional expertise to ensure efficient supply
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