Answer to Question #278286 in Management for dkvdp

Question

Drip Footwear is more than just a sneaker. It is a brand that is dedicated to working with

customers to design the future. Design and Quality are at the core of everything we do.

In 2019, Lekau Sehoana introduced South Africa to a new shoe brand called Drip Footwear.

Two years later, he has seven stores across the country. The brand has a new store in Springs

Mall, East Rand, following the one that was opened in Venda, Thavhani Mall in February this year.

Source: IOL. Online. https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/style-beauty/fashion/drip-footwear-opens-itsseventh-store-in-two-years-ff163dee-8fb1-40eb-babf-d07123925183 [Accessed 19 July 2021].

Q.2.1 Using examples, explain the importance of purchasing and supply in a company like

Drip footwear.

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Q.2.2 With reference to the above, discuss Quality decisions as a purchasing and supply

activity.

(10)

Answer 1

Q2.1

Purchasing and supply management specialists can achieve higher cost reductions, gain a competitive edge, and fine-tune schedules by working with suppliers on a long-term basis. Long-term partnerships benefit both the buyer and the seller, and they foster trust, which allows both parties to flourish.

Q2.2

Quality inspections during the production process, quality checks before goods reach at the client, and quality checks when raw materials and parts enter the factory are all crucial parts of the supply chain.