Supply$-$chain management is the integration of the activities that procure materials, transform them into products and deliver them to the customer via a distribution system. As companies strive to improve their competitiveness, quality, cost reductions and speed to market, they place added emphasis on supply$-$chain management.

$4\mathrm{.}1$ Discuss five $(5)$ Supply Chain Strategies organisations can use to achieve the above$-$mentioned objective. $(15)$

$4\mathrm{.}2$ Identify the factors you use would in selecting an appropriate vendor for a public hospital