According to Pienaar & Vogt, (2016:1) logistics function was therefore essential for a well-coordinated supply chain from the point of origin to the point of consumption. You have been newly appointed as a logistics manager at Hokela Food (SA), One of your major roles would be facilitating the movement of products coming from farmers in the Limpopo province to supermarkets around Gauteng. Question: Explain how you will perform your role as a logistics manager and co-ordinate supply chain activities from the point of origin to the point of consumption.

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According to Pienaar & Vogt, (2016:1) logistics function was therefore essential for a well-coordinated supply chain from the point of origin to the point of consumption.
You have been newly appointed as a logistics manager at Hokela Food (SA), One of your major roles would be facilitating the movement of products coming from farmers in the Limpopo province to supermarkets around Gauteng.
Question: Explain how you will perform your role as a logistics manager and co-ordinate supply chain activities from the point of origin to the point of consumption. 

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