Code No: 53222/MT

NR
M.Tech. – II Semester Regular Examinations, September, 2008

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

(Industrial Engineering & Management)

Time: 3hours Max. Marks:60

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) What is supply chain integration? How is it achieved?

b) Discuss the performance measures for supply chain management?

2. Discuss the nature and importance of the four logistics-related

elements of customer service.

3.a) Describe the major similarities and differences between domestic

and global logistics.
b) Describe the critical changes affecting global logistics.

4.a) Discuss the role of E-commerce in the procurement process?

b) Explain the role of transportation in the supply chain.

5.a) What information logistics are recognized as being particularly

useful relevant to the logistics process?
b) What is the impact of lack of coordination on the performance of
the supply chain?

6. Explain the following

a) Importance of channels of distribution
b) Supplier and distributor bench marking.

7.a) Discuss the principles of logistics costing.

b) What is the impact of logistics on share holder value?

8. Write notes on any four of the following:

i) Bullwhip effect
ii) Reengineering
iii) E-business frame work
iv) Revenue management for seasonal demand
v) Strategic integration.

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