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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 EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
DPLM 0213: PROCUREMENT LOGISTICS
STREAMS: DPLM Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 24/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions
2. Be clear and neat, give examples where appropriate.
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
(a) Logistics management is a ‘springboard’ in perfection of organizations envisioned goals.
Justify this statement by discussing ways and means of gaining competitive advantage through logistics. [10 Marks]
(b) Explain the concept of reverse logistics in an organizational setup. [5 Marks]
(c) Discuss the objectives, types, components and major functions of logistics.
[10 Marks]
(d) Explain at least five reasons for keeping (holding inventory in an organization.
[5 Marks]
QUESITON TWO (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the value added aspects of logistics in an organization. [10 Marks]
(b) Compare and contrast the major transport modes used in logistics clearly showing their
advantages and disadvantages in each case. [10 Marks]
QUESTION THREE
(a) In any organization, depending on type of business, inventory is maintained. When the number of items in inventory is large and then large amount of money is needed to create such inventory, it becomes the concern of the management to have a proper control over its ordering, procurement, maintenance and consumption. In view of these important attributes in organizations discuss the application of EOQ. [10 Marks]
(b) Discuss the distinct ways of minimizing /controlling redundant stock in an organization. [6 Marks]
(c) Enumerate the difference between vehicle routing and vehicle scheduling. [4 Marks]
QUESITON FOUR (20 MARKS)
(a) The use of containers is widely becoming a modern technique of transportation among many organizations. Illustrate how containerization assist the National and international transportation of goods amongst countries citing the merits and demerits of use of the exercise globally. [10 Marks]
(b) “Procurement and logistics are two sides of the same coin” Discuss. [10 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
(a) Logistic is a major function within the supply chain and facilitates in value addition of the chain. Using examples, discuss the relationships between Logistics with the following functional departments of the organization.
(i) Procurement department [3 Marks]
(ii) Finance and accounting department [3 Marks]
(iii) Information and technology department [3 Marks]
(iv) Production department [3 Marks]
(v) Marketing department [3 Marks]
(b) Discuss the health and safety management issues at work place. [5 Marks]
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