QUESTION 1 (40 MARKS) Figure 1: Supply Chain Management Scope (Gruat La Forme et. al., 2007) In the era of globalization

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QUESTION 1 (40 MARKS)
Figure 1: Supply Chain Management Scope (Gruat La Forme
et. al., 2007)
In the era of globalization, business organizations cannot
ignore the economic trends, competitive situations and/or
technology innovations happening in other countries and
competitors, regardless of their primary market or current
location. Helping them deliver in such activities is an efficient
supply chain strategy that is supported by various technological
innovations. Figure shows a typical Supply Chain Management Scope
of EC Enterprises, a modern retail business organization operating
in Namibia. Carefully analyze Figure 1 and answer the following
questions.
(a) Explain in your own
understanding what is meant by Supply Chain
Management? [2 marks]
(b) Using examples, discuss
the role of technology in Supply Chain Management in modern
business organizations.[8 marks]
(c) Outline how the following key
technological tools can enhance the Supply Chain Management of EC
Enterprises. Use examples to express your ideas.
i)Bar coding and Scanner.[5 marks]
ii)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.[5
marks]
iii)Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). [5
marks]
iv)Transportation Management Systems (TMS).[5
marks]
v)Inventory Management Systems (IMS). [5
marks]
vi) Decision Support Systems (DSS). [5
marks]