Q1) What are few common forms of logistics information.

Describe how information and information

system helps improve supply chain processes.
Q2) Discuss the role/objective of Logistics in the customer value delivery chain
Q3) What are some of the reasons for gaps in customer service from a logistics point of view.
4) What are the various purposes that Inventory serves.
5) Discuss the merits and demerits of the transportation infrastructure existing in India
6) Discuss the various factors affecting the transportation (freight) cost
7) Discuss the role of containerization at a macro and micro level.
8) Discuss the Site selection criteria for warehousing location.
9) Describe any 3 functions (activities) of a modern Warehouse and how it helps add value to logistics.
10) Write about the various packaging materials, their pro and cons and give industry examples which
would use them.
11) What are some activities carried out in a typical warehouse? Explain how you can improve any one of
them giving example
12) As a SCM professional what are the various issues (challenges) a company needs

to handle when it goes for outsourcing of activities?

13) Logistical outsourcing will enhance the competitiveness of an organization. Discuss
14) How do you build and maintain good 3PL relationships and also enumerate the value added services
provided by a 3PL.
15) Describe any 3 logistical measurements perspectives
16) Why has warehousing gained importance in logistical management? Write about

Postponement function in a warehouse with an example.

17) How does an integrated SCM Information Technology system help add value to
the business performance?
18) Short Note Cross docking Short Note Inventory Risks in a supply chain distribution
19) Short Note: Difference between Logistics and supply chain Short Note Tapering principle of
transportation
20) Short Note Factors affecting Value and Productivity advantage, Short Note
Warehouse

Order Picking in a

21) Short Note Write Short note on the following Information functionality: Transaction system,Short
Note Write Short note on the following Information functionality: Management Control.

22) What are the Inventory Management costs and how do they affect an organization.
23) Short Note: The role/perspective of any 2 parties in a transportation activity. Short Note Changing
role of warehousing
24) Briefly explain the various aspects of LSCM in any Service business.
25) Discuss about the characteristics of any 2 transportation modes. On what basis should one decide the
best mode of transport.
26) Discuss the difference between Consumer and logistical packaging. Support your answer with
illustrations
27) Short Note: Costs in Packaging Short Note: EDI electronic data interchange

28) Why do companies Outsource Logistics activities

29) Discuss the principles and factors to make a good Warehouse Design
30) Why is a proper organization structure necessary for Logistics and Supply Chain
to be successful. Assume a company dealing in any food (perishable) products .
Draw an Organisation structure chart showing the roles and responsibilities of the
LSCM personnel.

Ex1: Discuss the differences , Pros and Cons of the 3 types of Warehouses.