1. Describe the retail trade market in Australia. Consider household and business customers,
and how they purchase now and how it will change in future. Use statistics. Also include
actions that have taken place by various stakeholders in the current news and how this will
influence buyer actions in future.
2. Outline sustainable procurement practices for Coles. You should consider its approach to
capital, maintenance and operating activities. You should also consider project versus
operating activities.
3. Consider new technologies and the impact they are having on procurement, both for end
customers and for producers in the supply chain. What’s in the future?
4. Given the transition from traditional approaches to the ERP-based approach, develop the
project integration plan focusing on two components: Manage project knowledge,
Perform integrated change control.