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Kenya Institute Of Managment Question Paper

Kenya Institute Of Managment

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Institution: Kenya Institute Of Management (Kim) question papers

Exam Year:2010

DIPLOMA COURSE IN MANAGEMENT
SECTION 2
SEPTEMBER 2010 EXAMINATION.

Subject: DISTRIBUTION AND WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT: PSM 201

DATE : 8th SEPTEMBER 2010

TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Write your index number in the space provided in the answer booklet.
2. Answer question Number1(Compulsory)and any other four question.
3. Each question carries (18 Marks)
4. NO writing should be done on this question paper.

1. a)Inventory has been considered a ''necessary evil''. discuss. (10 marks)

b)Discuss visual approaches to stock control,highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. (8 marks)

2 a)Benchmarking issued as a measure of performance.Assess the challenges that may encountered when carrying out benchmarking. (9 marks)

b)Outline criticism of computer based application. (9 marks)

3 a)Discuss strategic factors affecting choice of distribution network. (10 marks)

b)Highlight reason for implementing an appropriate tracking device. (8 marks)

4 a)Transportation cannot be delinked from distribution.Discuss. (10 marks)

b)Explain the criteria for evaluating service provider. (8 marks)

5 a)Control of inventory in the distribution channel is very important.Describe the various technique advocated in distribution and warehouse management. (10 marks)

b)Proper material handling saves an organization time and space.Outline any principles of proper material handling. (8 marks)

6 a)Define the following as used in warehousing:-
i)Bar coding
ii)EPOS (6 marks)

b)Bar coding has revolutionized activities of purchasing and supplies management.Discuss. (12 marks)

7 a)Briefly outline procedures to be instituted within an warehouse for efficient receiving,issuing and dispatch of goods. (10 marks)

b)Outline five health and safety issue that a storekeeper needs to consider in managing a store. (8 marks)

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