Week 2: Work and Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

The last phase of the induction was a store visit. We visited the biggest Mr Price Apparel store in Durban and, had a close look at the hard work that goes into setting up a store, receiving the stock and ensuring that the customer leaves with a smile on the face. The store associates and employees explained each and every function very well. Thanks a lot guys.

Huaying made a new freind at the Mr Price store

Roland showing me around the stock room at Mr Price Apparel

Huaying and I, spent the rest of the week working on our projects in the supply chain department. We have two very interesting supply chain related projects for our internship. The first involves examining the supply chain of the Mr Price suppliers, and provide suggestions for reducing overall systems cost and the second involving effective slotting at the Distribution Center. The projects are in line with my future aspirations of working the supply chain filed in the future and will provide invaluable experience.

This weekend was  our (interns) first brush with the Durban nightlife and boy, were we in for a treat. Err, let me try and phrase my experience using supply chain terminology. For our study of the Durban nightlife we had priceless support of Athi and Sam, HR’s at Mr Price. Needless to say once again we found out that Mr Price employees are numero uno in partying  department. Under their complete supervision, we started the evening, savoring the delicacies at Tasha’s, a restaurant at the local Gateway mall. As the evening matured we all demanded more fun. Sam and Ati took us down to Florida street . Our demand( read crazy partying) finally reached a equilibrium with the supply(read great hangout places). Thank you Ati and Sam for a wonderful, wonderful evening.

Starting the weekend at Tasha's - with Athi

Sam & Athi- Two vivacious personalities

The next day, we three roommates ventured out for a trip to the Valley of a 1000 hills. The 30 min ride to the suburbs was filled with the most picturesque sights. I cannot justify the sights and the views with words, the closest I come to is “Divine”. We had a hearty breakfast of pancakes at a local restaurant, called “The View”. And trust me the view from “The View” was also heavenly. We then drove to the Phezulu Safari park. The park includes a walk through a crocodile park and snake park.I had a lot of fun seeing how excited(read devastated) Huaying was when we had a chance to touch the python. The Phezulu trip came to an end with us witnessing the traditional Zulu dance. The dance depicted courtship, engagement and the subsequent weeding celebration of a young Zulu couple and held us spellbound.

View from "The View"

Nooo- Huaying is not scared.........Yaaa Right!!!

The wedding celebrations

This week- “Capetown”. HERE WE COME