Get premium membership and access revision papers, questions with answers as well as video lessons.

Dpsm 023: Supply And Business Logistics Question Paper

Dpsm 023: Supply And Business Logistics

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''st ''TRIMESTER 2012 EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : DPSM 023
UNIT TITLE : SUPPLY AND BUSINESS LOGISTICS

TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer three questions only.
Question One
Outline the important criteria used in determining:-
Possible sources of supply.
(5 Marks)

Acceptable sources of supply.
(5 Marks)

Explain the important elements that make for a stronger, longer range buyer- seller relationship.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Explain the implications of a higher turnover among suppliers.
(10 Marks)

Briefly explain some of the socioeconomic developments of recent years that have had an impact on purchasing.
(10 Marks)
Question Three
Differentiate between purchasing and sub contracting.
(10 Marks)

List the major factors to be considered in arriving at a decision to make of buy a product.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
Differentiate between transportation "mode" and "carriers" and give some examples of each.
(10 Marks)

Explain the similarities and differences between conventional purchasing of materials and supplies and procurement of transportation of services.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Explain the importance of proper packaging with respect to both inbound and outbound shipments of freights.
(10 marks)

Briefly explain the problems that may face buyers entering the international market for the first time.
(10 Marks)

Dpsm 023: Supply And Business Logistics Question Paper

More Question Papers

Popular Exams