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Dplm 0221: Supply Chain Management And Logistics Question Paper

Dplm 0221: Supply Chain Management And Logistics

Course:Diploma In Procurement And Logistics

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

DPLM 0221: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS

STREAMS: DPLM Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 11.30 AM- 1.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question ONE and any other TWO

Question One

(a) Supplies are key players in the supply chain. Developing the suppliers may help an organization achieve its goals in a cost effective way. Discuss. [10 Marks]

(b) Explain the reasons why purchasing and supply department has to relate with the production and finance departments. [10 Marks]

(c) Explain why it is important for an organization to have a sound material management system. [10 Marks]

Question Two

(a) There are various ways that a supply chain manager can use to avoid the carrying stock. Discuss. [10 Marks]

(b) Minimal stock should be held in the supply chain. Discuss the reasons why companies hold stock yet it is expensive. [10 Marks]

Question Three

(a) Negotiation is a common phenomenon in the entire supply chain. Discuss the issue of adversarial negotiations versus collaborative negotiation as applied in the supply chain management. [10 Marks]
(b) Warehouses are very important in supply chain management. A global enterprise may use various type of warehouses. Discuss. [10 Marks]

Question Four

(a) Write short notes on the following:

(i) Global procurement
(ii) Logistics
(iii) Supply chain management
(iv) Transport
(v) Sourcing. [10 Marks]

(b) The concept of logistics has a significant contribution to the supply chain. Discuss.
[10 Marks]
Question Five

Inter-modal transport systems are used alongside the basic modes. Discuss all the modes of transport giving examples where inter-modal transport may be ideal. [20 Marks]

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