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(MLM) and Supply chain management (SCM). Currently we are providing different
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Materials & Logistics Question Paper 2008 pattern (Pune University)

QI) “Importance and scope of materials management function has increased with
globalization and competition”. Discuss the statement in context of Indian manufacturing
organizations.

Q2) Consider the supply chain for an automobile or a retail organization.

a) Draw the supply chain and identify components of the supply chain.

b) Identify and state involvement of different organizations in the supply chain.

Q3) a) Explain which decisions materials manager can make using EOQ model. State
the benefits of EOQ model.

b) Discuss the impact of high work in progress inventory on product quality and
delivery.

Q4) Explain the concept of MRP and describe its inputs and their relationship.

Q5) What is negotiation. Discuss in details steps involved in negotiation process for
procurement of high value capital equipment.

Q6) Explain with example how does codification of materials help in controlling
inventory and reducing costs.

Q 7) Explain with examples factors to be considered while selecting material handling

equipments.

Q8) Write notes on any two of the following:

a) Documents used in stores operations.

b) Concept of ERP.

c) Fourth Party Logistics (4 PL)

d) Inventory turnover ratio.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern (Pune University)
Ql) What do you mean by material handling? Discuss principles and objectives of
material handling.

Q2) How should an”organisation manage an in-bound supply chain that organised into
tiers? Use Autocomponent manufacturing industries illustration to justify your answer.

‘Q3) What is standardisation and codification? What are the techniques available for that.

Q4) Discuss the purpose, objectives and scope of value analysis. Justify your answer with
examples.

Q5) Discuss the role and responsibility of purchase department in a manufacturing

organisation having multiple units and multiple product range.

Q6) Which are the different methods of forecasting? Explain anyone of them.

Q7) Discuss the interface of materials management with other function in a

manufacturing organisation such as a) Marketing. b) Finance. c) Supply chain.

Q8) Write a short notes on (any two): a) ABC Analysis. b) EOQ. c) MRP. d) Logistics
Management.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern (Pune University)

Q1) Explain in details how Materials Management concepts has evolved from traditional
purchasing function to integrated MM and present concept of supply chain management.

Q2) Explain briefly methods of forecasting and regression analysis in particular.How

forecasting helps Materials Manager?

Q3) Explain all types of Inventory and write the implication of each type if it is very high
in monetary value.

Q4) Enumerate various methods of Inventory Analysis and explain how these help
Materials Management.

Q5) What are inputs to MRP system? Explain how modem MRP system is advantageous
in controlling Material Flow through a manufacturing organization.

Q6) Explain principles of purchasing, lot sizing techniques for replenishment of stocks
and EOQ model.

Q7) Explain various logistics functions and their importance to cost reduction &
customer satisfaction.

Q8) Write short notes on: – Any two.

a) Principles of Material handling.

b) Value analysis and Value Engineering.

c) Excise duty, Sales Tax

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern (Pune University)

Q. I) Explain the objectives of materials management. Describe how profits can be

maximized through effective materials management.

Q. 2) a) State the purpose and describe limitations of EOQ model.

a) Explain impact of high inventory of finished goods on. Profitability and

delivery.

Q. 3) State the basis and significance of Master Production Schedule. Describe the

relationship of Master Production Schedule with other inputs of MRP system.

Q. 4) Describe in brief basis and application of ABC, FSN and VED analysis.

Q. 5) Discuss the responsibilities of Purchase Department taking an example of an

engineering organization buying material locally and also through imports.

Q. 6) Explain the concept of Logistics Management and its functions.

Q. 7) Discuss how does standardization and codification facilitates efficient management

of

materials.

Q. Write notes on any two of the following:

a) Import-Export procedure.

b) Value analysis.

c) Zero inventory.

d) Exponential Smooting method.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern (Pune University)
Q1) Discuss the differences in traditional Materials Management and supply chain

Management.

Q2) Explain with example how does classification of materials help in better

management of inventory?

Q3) a) Explain the concept and role of Master Production schedule as an input to MRP.

b) Describe in which types of businesses ,application of MRP system is highly

beneficial .

Q4) What actions a Purchase manager should take in following :

a) Delay in supplies

b) Excess quantity supply

c) Wrong supplies

Q5) explain effects of high inventory on the following:

a) Meeting delivery dates

b) Profitability

c) Quality of finished Goods

Q6) State the limitations of EOQ model. Discuss the example EOQ model with discounts
model.

Q7) Explain the role of Material manager in standardization and codification of material.

Q8) Write notes on any two of the following:

a) Exponential smoothing method

b) Stock out cost

c) Importance of logistics

d) Bills of Material.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern (Pune University)
Q1) Explain all the functions and responsibilities of Materials Manager from forecasting
to

disposal of scrap .High light the principles followed.

Q2) What is the basic premise of ABC analysis? Explain the steps for making ABC

Inventory analysis giving examples.

Q3) What are the major inputs to a MRP system? What main objectives are achieved by

Using computerised MRP system?

Q4) Explain the concept of ‘Best buy’ as an objective of purchasing. Explain what are the
risks involved in purchasing.

Q5) Explain full significance of ‘Standardization’ of materials or commodities. What are

the advantages and disadvantages of standardization.

Q6) Explain the new concept of ‘supply chain’ -as a series of suppliers & customers
linked together. How does SCM differ from traditional material management.

Q7) Write short notes on:

a) Logistics – Aims and importance.

b) Value Engineering.

c) Best material handling system.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005 pattern) (Pune
University)

Q1) Explain how globalization and competition has increased the importance of

Materials Management.

Q2) Define inventory? Can an Organization function with zero inventory? Explain

the costs associated with inventory.

Q3) Explain the objectives and process of materials requirement planning.

Q4) What are the objectives of Value Analysis. Outline a method to carryout Value

Analysis on an engineering product e.g. screwdriver.

Q5) Explain how inventory can be controlled using EOQ model and ABC Analysis.

Q6) Explain the concept of codification. How does codification help in Materials

Management.

Q7) What is the importance of material handling. Explain four material handling

equipments used in ports/shipyard.

Q8) Write short notes on any three of the following:

a) Exponential Smoothing Method.

b) Concept of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

c) Purchase Cycle.

d) Standardization.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005 pattern) (Pune
University)

Ql) a) Define and explain Materials Management. [6]

b) State scope and objectives of Materials Management. [9]

Q2) a) Define “Value”. How does it differ from cost? [3]

b) Define Value Analysis and Value Engineering. [4]

c) Explain the various methods of Value Analysis. [8]

Q3) a) Define and explain the term “Inventory”. [2]

b) What are the different costs that encourage and discourage inventory holding? (7]

c) What is the basic principle and the limitations of EOQ model. (3]

d) How do ABC & FSN models of selective inventory control differ from each other?
[3]

Q4) a) State advantages of MRP over conventional methods of inventory control. [3]

b) What is the purpose of MPS? Explain the basis and data, which are used in making
MPS. [6]
c) Explain the term BOM and explain the modular BOM. [6]

Q5) a) What is purchase cycle? Explain the same with a neat flow diagram. [9]

b) Explain the contents and source of these contents for a Goods Receipt

note. Draw a neat sketch of the GRN. [6]

Q6) a) Define Materials Handling and state its objectives [6].

b) State and briefly explain the principles or Material Handling. [9]

Q7} a) Explain the term and purpose of codification.

b) Explain standardisation with respect to variety reduction.

Q8) What is forecasting? Explain the following three methods of forecasting. [151]

a) Moving Average Method.

b) Regression Analysis.

c) Exponential Smoething Method.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005 pattern) (Pune
University)

Ql) ”Materials Management aims at managing the Materials Cycle efficiently” ¬

Discuss.

Q2) Describe the various methods of purchasing specifying their advantages

and disadvantages. Also state the reasons or circumstances under which these
methods are applied.

Q3) What are the advantages and disadvantages of holding inventories? What is meant
by Inventory control? Discuss in briefvarious techniques of inventory control.

Q4) a) “Organizations need to manage their supply chains efficiently in order to

be Globally competitive” – Explain

b) “Standardization and codification are important tools for materials

management” Comment

Q5) Write short notes on (any three)

a) Evolution of materials management.

b) Methods of forecasting.

c) Import Procedure.

d) Value Analysis and value Engineering.

e) Materials Handling Equipments.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005 pattern) (Pune
University)

Q-1) Define Scope & Importance of materials management . How does it help increase
the profitability of an organization? [15]
Q-2) State various methods of forecasting & explain any two with their relevance
to Materials management. [15]
Q-3) Define ‘Inventory’. Explain application of ABC analysis with the help of suitable
example. [15]
Q-4) Explain ‘Purchase Cycle’ and importance of Time in purchase activity. Which are
the
indirect costs over & above the basic price of the material to be purohased ? [15]
Q-5) Define ‘Value Engineering’ & ‘Value Analysis’. How this technique of Cost
Reduction ranks amongst Top in Cost Reduction Techniques? [15]
Q-6) State principles of Materials Handling . Illustrate, with sketches, various modes of
Materials handling equipments in Engg. Industries. [15]
Q-7) Explain evolution of Materials Management to ‘Logistics & Supply chain
Management’ . [15]
Q-8) What is the relevance of standardization in Materials Management? How does it
help
A Purchase Manager?