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Transportation And Logistics Management(Pscm 333) Question Paper

Transportation And Logistics Management(Pscm 333)

Course:Accounting, Finance& Investments

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Explain why customer service is a necessity in a business enterprise. (8mks)
Explain the major phases of logistics management and explain the advantages of each face in transportation management.
(6mks)
Explain five advantages of transport department.
(4mks)
Mr. omollo is a started in transportation business, he requires your advice as an expert in transportation to understand the factors he would put into consideration when selecting the mode of transportation in his business. Discuss.
(12mks)

Question Two
Explain the importance of vehicle routing and resource scheduling in a business.
(10mks)
Explain the characteristics of transportation services.
(5mks)
Using examples explain the factors you would consider when evaluating and choosing an effective vehicle routing and vehicle scheduling.
(5mks)

Question Three
What is the purpose of suing containers in transportation of goods in an organization?
(8mks)
Explain five attributes of containers and containerization system.
(5mks)
Explain the advantages of having an effective distribution system. (7mks)

Question Four
Discuss the various costs incurred during physical distribution in a transportation company in a transportation company.
(12mks)
Explain why material requirement planning just in time are linked to distribution and logistics services and what are their roles in value chain process.
(8mks)

Question Five
Explain the seven rights of a customer in a business enterprise. (7mks)
The roles of distribution centres and warehouse are a necessity in any growing business. Discuss in support of the statement?
(8mks)
Explain the characteristics of different modes of transport, example
Conventional sea freight.
(1mk)
Railway freight.
(1mk)
Sea freight
(1mk)
Road freight
(1mk)
Air freight
(1mk)

Transportation And Logistics Management(Pscm 333) Question Paper

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