UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, TAXILA

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

MID SEMESTER EXAM
SUBJECT: Logistics and Supply Chain Management instructor: Dr. Muhammad Shafiq
SESSION: 2k15 SEMESTER: 8th
Time Allowed: 02 Hours Total Marks: 40
Instructions: Every source is allowed except course instructor. Be logical, brief and precise.

Q# Question Marks PLO CLO LL

a. We (the Muslims) believe in one GOD, is similar to centralized

decision making. Hindus believe in multiple gods, is similar to
decentralized decision making. Draw 5 similar analogies of
1 05 A 1 C1
beliefs, norms, and traditions etc. with supply chain concepts.
The analogies of each student must be different.
b. Write at least two types of supply chains working within human
body. Mention stakeholders and functionalities.
The real value of “0” (zero) depends on its position. For instance, the
value of zero in 0, 10, 110 is 0, 9 (10-1), 99 (110-11), respectively. In (10-
1), 1 left if we remove 0 from 10, that’s why the value of zero is 9.

a. Discuss in details that how this positioning concept can be

2 implemented in terms of facilities, inventory, and information 10 C,G 2 C2
management in a supply chain.
b. Discuss 5 problems (including bullwhip effect) during beer
game simulation in class and remedies. Apply don’t think with
others’ mind in answering this question.

Discuss a supply chain problem which isn’t discussed yet. Each student
should present different problem. Prove that the problem isn’t
3 05 A 1 C1
discussed before. Also, why is it important to solve this problem? How
will it give benefit to supply chain?

Select a product randomly (each student should select a different

product) and do the followings: a-5

a. Forecast its demand. b-4

b. Which method you used for forecasting and why?
c. Design a supply chain for this product and provide logical c-5 C3

4 reasons for your design. 20 A d-4 C4

d. Which inventory policy would you opt and why? Prove
mathematically or numerically. e-4 C5
e. Find optimal production quantity for the manufacturer of your
supply chain. f-4
f. Find economic order quantity for the retailer of your supply g-3
chain.
g. How will you ensure coordination among stakeholders?