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Dplm 0213: Procurement Logistics Question Paper

Dplm 0213: Procurement Logistics

Course:Diploma In Procurement And Logistics

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

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

DPLM 0213: PROCUREMENT LOGISTICS

STREAMS: DPLM Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 14/8/2013 11.30 AM- 1.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question One and any other TWO

QUESTION ONE

(a) Write short notes on the following concepts as used in procurement.

(i) Inbound logistics
(ii) Outbound logistics
(iii) Supply chain management
(iii) Material handling
(iv) Physical distribution [15 Marks]

(b) Procurement contributes significant is the profitability of an organization. Discuss in reference to logistics activities. [15 Marks]

QUESTION TWO

(a) Outline the objectives of logistics. [5 Marks]

(b) Given the services performed by logistics the main fields of logisticians can be broken down into several categories. Discuss. [15 Marks]

QUESTION THREE

Write short notes on the following:

(a) Third party logistics
(b) Fourth party logistics
(c) Outsourcing
(d) Emergency logistics
(e) Vehicle routing and vehicle scheduling. [20 Marks]

QUESTION FOUR

(a) Discuss the characteristics of transport service in procurement logistics. [10 Marks]

(b) Containerization refers to reloading of goods into a container. Discuss the main advantages and disadvantages of containerization. [10 Marks]

QUESTION FIVE

The logistics components of customer service are seen as transaction related elements. They reflect the nature and timing of the particular service requirements before, during and after delivery of the products. Outline the three categories, highlighting the main elements in each category. [20 Marks]
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