Refer to the following scenario in answering the questions. Established in 2001, Barloworld Logistics has grown into a significant supply chain solutions business in southern Africa with complimentary operations in the Middle East. Combining a smart approach with innovative thinking and supply chain foresight, we design, implement, manage and operate smart supply chain solutions that grow our clients bottom lines. Smart Partnerships form the cornerstone of creating a competitive advantage for our clients. Not only do they enable us to create truly customised supply chain solutions, but a culture of collaboration and accountability. Through partnerships with key industry players, Barloworld Logistics has developed numerous in-house and world-class competencies and received many industry and supplier accolades and awards. As an international provider of smart supply chain solutions, Barloworld Logistics focus on specific industries enables us to create depth of experience and invaluable expertise within the chosen sectors. We are then able to leverage this knowledge for the benefit of our clients. Extracted from: https://www.businessessentials.co.za/partner/barloworld-logistics/ You have recently joined Barloworld Logistics Southern Africa as an operations manager, and you have been given a brief of the areas that you will need to prioritise in your first 100 days on the job. These have been summarised in the form of questions in a report and thus you have been requested by the Executive Management to provide a brief on how you would individually address these.

QUESTION 1 (20 Marks) Barloworld Logistics has been contemplating constructing a warehouse in Durban, South Africa to cater for its growing import and export market. The search team has now earmarked 2 locations, first a site located by the Durban Harbour which was previously occupied by a production company which is closing its operations. The second one is a piece of virgin land in Cato Ridge (a small town in KwaZulu Natal which lies between Durban and Pietermaritzburg) which is available for sale. Critically discuss which option you would recommend for the construction of the warehouse