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Logistics Information Systems Question Paper

Logistics Information Systems

Course:Bachelor Of Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2014

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
KISUMU L. CENTRE
COURSE CODE: BLM 3412
COURSE TITLE: LOGISTICS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
EXAM VENUE: STREAM: (BLSCM.)
DATE:12 /8/14 EXAM SESSION: 9.00 – 11.00AM
TIME: 2 HOURS
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Instructions:
1. Answer question 1 (compulsory) and any other 2 questions .
2. Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper.
3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room.
OASISOF KNOWLEDGE
Question one (30 mks)

a. Name three broad classifications of Logistics Information System technologies. (3 marks)

b. Explain four uses of information in logistics and supply chain management. (8 marks)

c. Name two sources where data for a logistics management information system can come from.
(2 marks)

d. List five examples of Information Technologies used in various logistics areas. (5marks)

e. Discuss how the following information qualities affect logistics.
i. Timeliness (2 mks)
ii.Accuracy (2 mks)

f. Explain how Benchmarking techniques would be used to evaluate an LIS project. (4 marks)

Question two: 20 marks
a. Name three examples of the outputs of a Logistics Information System. (3 marks)

b. State three reasons why evaluation of a Logistics Information System project would be beneficial to an organization. (2 marks)

c. Explain simulation technique of evaluating Logistics Information System (2 mks)

d. Explain, giving examples five uses of information technology in the supply chain: (10 marks)

e. List five areas where accurate and timely operational information is required to facilitate logistics operations. (5 marks)

Question three (20 marks)

a. Explain the importance of forecasting in logistics. (2 marks)

b. Discuss four drawbacks an organization would experience as a result of technical fault in an operational and planning logistics technology: (8 marks)

c. Explain how five general types of information systems would be applicable in a logistics department in an organization. (10 marks)

Question four (20 marks)

a. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of ERP as an information technology applied in logistics management. (10 marks)

b. Explain how Systematic development of Logistics Information System would be beneficial to an organization. (10 marks)

Question five (20 marks)

a. Explain how an effective logistics information system contributes to an organization’s competitive advantage. Discuss. (4 marks)

b. Evaluate the effectiveness of Logistics Information System in facilitating the acquiring, moving, storing and delivering supply chain commodities (products) in all stages of manufacture, service and information in a University set up. (10 marks)

c. Explain three general functional areas of ICT usage in logistics. (6 marks)

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