South Africa Supply Chain Efficiency Since the embargo on South Africa ended with the end of the apartheid, South Africa’s foreign trade has flourished. They have many ports, including the largest port in Africa, Durban. South Africa’s logistics is further supported by an extensive freeway system that it heavily relies on. The country is currently expanding on its rail system as well, to further aid in the transport of goods. With South Africa’s growing foreign trade, delays or stoppages in the supply chain from H & M seem unlikely. Economic Development South Africa has the largest economy in Africa. Even so, it has an extremely high unemployment rate of 25%. That is one of the highest rates amongst emerging-market nations. Like many countries, it suffered from the global recessions of the late 2000s. However, South Africa does see its middle class growing. Social Development With the removal of the apartheid almost 20 years ago, South Africa has made major strides in social development. Democracy was established, education levels have risen, and access to basic necessities such as water and electricity has increased for most of the nation. South Africa still suffers from inequality, high poverty levels, and large unemployment rates. Ability to Adapt South Africa has seen a rapid growth of foreign brands opening shops within its borders. In the past, only South Africans that travelled had access to many foreign brands. With the success of stores such as Zara, Steve Madden, and Gap in South Africa, H & M also stands to do well, if it enters the market. Due to years of limited access to foreign brands, wearing such brands is still a sign of wealth in South Africa. Political Stability As mentioned earlier, South Africa is now a democracy. It has made major strides since the 1990s, but it still suffers from inequality, high poverty levels, and high unemployment rates. This will most definitely have a major impact on the nation’s 2014 elections. Availability of HR Skills South Africa is currently dealing with a skills shortage amongst its workers. This is part of the reason for the large unemployment rate. With education levels on the rise, the younger generations of South Africans are better suited for the modern workplace. The government has implemented skill development legislation to help tackle this issue. Australia Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain management is one of the biggest Industries in Australia, many Universities offer online masters programs for logistics. The country is usually seen as the worlds biggest island and is extremely developed, and all in all, one of the most efficient and prosperous countrys in the world. Roads and highways are well established, fair weather year round, and Australia is one of the biggest supporters of international trade liberalization. Access to hundreds of ports is one of its main geographical advantages. Economic Development Australia is a very wealthy countr.

1. South Africa
Supply Chain Efficiency
Since the embargo on South Africa ended with the end of the
apartheid, South Africa’s foreign trade has flourished. They
have many ports, including the largest port in Africa, Durban.
South Africa’s logistics is further supported by an extensive
freeway system that it heavily relies on. The country is
currently expanding on its rail system as well, to further aid in
the transport of goods. With South Africa’s growing foreign
trade, delays or stoppages in the supply chain from H & M seem
unlikely.
Economic Development
South Africa has the largest economy in Africa. Even so, it has
an extremely high unemployment rate of 25%. That is one of the
highest rates amongst emerging-market nations. Like many
countries, it suffered from the global recessions of the late
2000s. However, South Africa does see its middle class
growing.
Social Development
With the removal of the apartheid almost 20 years ago, South
Africa has made major strides in social development.
Democracy was established, education levels have risen, and
access to basic necessities such as water and electricity has
increased for most of the nation. South Africa still suffers from
inequality, high poverty levels, and large unemployment rates.

2. Ability to Adapt
South Africa has seen a rapid growth of foreign brands opening
shops within its borders. In the past, only South Africans that
travelled had access to many foreign brands. With the success
of stores such as Zara, Steve Madden, and Gap in South Africa,
H & M also stands to do well, if it enters the market. Due to
years of limited access to foreign brands, wearing such brands
is still a sign of wealth in South Africa.
Political Stability
As mentioned earlier, South Africa is now a democracy. It has
made major strides since the 1990s, but it still suffers from
inequality, high poverty levels, and high unemployment rates.
This will most definitely have a major impact on the nation’s
2014 elections.
Availability of HR Skills
South Africa is currently dealing with a skills shortage amongst
its workers. This is part of the reason for the large
unemployment rate. With education levels on the rise, the
younger generations of South Africans are better suited for the
modern workplace. The government has implemented skill
development legislation to help tackle this issue.
Australia
Supply Chain Efficiency
Supply chain management is one of the biggest Industries
in Australia, many Universities offer online masters programs
for logistics. The country is usually seen as the worlds biggest

3. island and is extremely developed, and all in all, one of the
most efficient and prosperous countrys in the world. Roads and
highways are well established, fair weather year round, and
Australia is one of the biggest supporters of international trade
liberalization. Access to hundreds of ports is one of its main
geographical advantages.
Economic Development
Australia is a very wealthy country with a market economy,
high GDP, and lower poverty. The Australian dollar is their
currency, and in a 2006 merger between the Australian Stock
Exchange and the Sydney futures exchange, the Australian
Securities Exchange became the 9th largest in the world. In
2010 Australia ranked 3rd in the index of economic freedom,
has the 5th highest GDP, and is the 12th largest economy in the
world. In fact, they were the only major country to not
experience a recession in the 2008 world meltdown. Very rich
in natural resources, low interest rates, and low inflation rates
are just some of the many attractions for investors.
Social Development
Unemployment is just over 5%, which is fantastic. They
rank second on the human development index and surpass many
countries in comparisons of national performance in facets such
as quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, and
protection of civil liberties and rights. The government has
established many foreign allies such as the United States and
some Asian properties. English being its national language also
facilitates many business transactions.
Ability to adapt
Australia has proven its ability to adapt whether it be in the
social, economic, or environmental sector. The country is very
much developed and desires the latest technology and fashion,

4. very similar to the united states. The country is largely
populated by immigrants and its Melbourne ranked first in the
world most livable cities and has an annual growth rate of
almost 4% in the last 15 years, and was the only country to not
go into a recession in 2008, even with all its major trading
partners experiencing one.
Political Stability
The political environment is a very stable, and secure one,
similar to the United States. Free trade is encouraged through
all its territories, and they are one of the biggest activist for
international trade liberalization. Quality of life is high,
corruption is low, and the economy is in fantastic shape. Their
government is similar to are in that they have 3 branches, they
hold elections, and are usually led by either one of two political
power houses.
Availability of HR Skills
With education being as good as it is, the unemployment
level and inflation levels always at a low and stable rate the
availability of a qualified labor pool is rampant. Higher
education is common, again, a very similar environment to that
of the United States. Qualified HR personnel should not be to
challenging to acquire.
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JanGoalsSales SummarySales CategorySales in Canadian $% of
SalesSticks850890Ice
Skates725099Apparel98590Pads552430Equipment
Bags468000January Sales Total
FebGoalsSales SummarySales CategorySales in Canadian $% of
SalesSticks$ 650,095Ice Skates$ 550,213Apparel$
885,075Pads$ 355,910Equipment Bags$ 329,760February

5. Sales Total
MarGoalsSales SummarySales CategorySales in Canadian $% of
SalesSticks$ 169,000Ice Skates$ 725,052Apparel$
785,073Pads$ 255,700Equipment Bags$ 87,490March Sales
Total
SummaryGoalsSales SummarySales CategorySales in Canadian
$% of SalesSticksIce SkatesApparelPadsEquipment BagsFirst
Quarter Sales Total
Productssticks, ice skates, apparel, pads, equipment bags
accounts payableTravel WellAdvertising Accounts
PayableCurrent Date9/1/10Invoice NumberInvoice
DateAccount NameAmountInvoice
Due DateAge of InvoiceNumber of Days
OverduePriority50038/2/10Travel
Asia1,367.0010177/16/10Europe by
Rail1,259.9923416/2/10African Tours1,569.3339228/7/10See
Australia2,461.6534867/3/10Family
Travels789.3498648/5/10Single
Holidays1,576.8874438/16/10Senior Vacations557.00
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