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Dpsm 025:Materials Management Question Paper

Dpsm 025:Materials Management 

Course:Diploma In Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : ACCOUNTING FINANCE & INVESTMENT
UNIT CODE : DPSM 025/PSCM 025
UNIT TITLE : MATERIALS MANAGEMENT


TIME: 2 HOURS

Instructions:

Question One

Explain five most commonly accepted design and layout principles of store house.

(15 marks)

Explain three advantages and two disadvantages of through flow systems.

(15 marks)

Question Two

Explain five various types of racking in store house.

(10 marks)

Give five different types of mechanical handling equipment.

(10 marks)

Question Three

Discuss five reasons why companies keep holding stocks.

(10 marks)

The Pareto principle serves as the basis for ABC analysis. Explain five advantages claimed in purchasing and the management of materials for using the Pareto concept.

(10 marks)

Question Four

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems have developed at a fast rate in the materials management. Explain five benefits for using RFID system.

(10 marks)

Explain how internet can be used to maximize relationships with materials suppliers.

(10 marks)

Question Five

Define the concept materials management.

(4 marks)

Explain the job specification for a materials management manager.

(12 marks)

Explain four key activities in materials management.

(4 marks)






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