Scm 2 marks

Unit 1

1. Define supply chain mgmt

2. Def logistics mgmt

3. Diff scm and logistics mgmt

4. Funda of scm

5. List importance of scm

6. Sketch of scm strategy

7. Major drivers of sc performance

8. Def sc relationship

Unit 2

1. Funcs of logistics mgmt(lm)

2. Write obj of lm

3. Factors by wich logistics service is measured

4. Discuss the role of logistics in scm

5. Dist bet 3rd party log and 4th party logistics

6. Role of transportation in logistics

7. Chars of tptn modes and selection

8. Discuss specific func of packaging

9. Benefits of efficient and effective packaging

Unit 3

1. Identify decision to be made in network design

2. Role of facility decision in sc

 3. Various func by distribution channels

4. Probs in network configuration

5. Discuss following sc models

• Tptn model

• Maximal flow prob

• Pdt mix model

6. Def facilty location

7. Def capacity allocation

8. Impact of uncertainity on netwrk design

9. Factors influencing distribution network design

Unit4

1. What are the common obstacles to coordination in supply

chain

2. What is aggregate planning? What is its role in SCM?

3. Distn between disrtn req planning n materials req planning

4. Define the term bullwhip effect? How it effects de SC?

5. ‘Demand mgmt holds the key to an effective SCM process’

discuss?

6. Define outsourcing? Risks involved in outsourcing?

7. Why is outsourcing so crucial to the global component

manufacturers?

8. Distng between sourcing n outsourcing?

9. What is cycle inventory? How do u manage economies of

scale or cycle inventory in a SC?
 10. What is safety inventory? How du manage uncertainty
in a SC?

11. What is meant by planning and managing inventories in

SC?

12. What is crossing docking?

13. What are the various service characteristics on wic the

selection of the mode of transport depends?

14. Write short notes on

a. Overstocking cost

b. Understocking cost

c. Customer service cost

Unit 5

1. Why is information technology the key components of SCM

system?

2. What are the disadvantages of eBusiness activities? What du

mean by the B2B ?

3. Explain the roles of SC in eBusiness?

4. Define the term eSCM?

5. Define the term Reverse Logistics?

6. What is meant by coordination in SC?

7. Discuss the importance of logistics and SC info systems and

info tech?

8. Describe the various IT?

9. Discuss the various computer based info?

 10. What is meant by eLRM?

Part B

UNIT 1

1. Briefly explain concepts of SCM?

Consider the purchase of plastic food packing containers

from departmental stores?

Describe the various stages in SC and the diff flows invold?

2. In wot ways do SC flows affect the success or failure of a

manufacturing org. List 2 SC decisions tat hav a significant
impact on SC profitability?

Wot is the need for evolution of diff SC models?

Wot exactly r the obj achieved by such model evolution?

3. Briefly explain the enablers or drivers of SC performance.

UNIT 2

1. Explain how outsourcing is carried out. Wot r the strategic

reasons for outsourcing. Discuss?

How can a pump manufacturer use the transportation

facility to increase the efficiency of its SC? Explain briefly?

2.What do you mean by world class service? How is a world

class supply base created? Explain in detail?

What is the role of service industry explain the demand

supply management in service industry with a help of a
simple diagram?
 3.Briefly explain abot materials storage and materials
handling?

UNIT 3

i. How do import duties and exchange rate affect the location

decision in supply chain?

ii. Assume an automobile manufacturing more than 150

facilities worldwide?

List the merits n demerits of this approach and explain how

SC network will work in such an environment?

1) Explain the distribution requirement planning

process wit examples. Wot r the limitations of
Dist requirement planning applications.

2) Discuss the role of optimization techniques, wich

tech is useful in solving sc model

Unit4

1. Exp briefly systematic and random components wud u

expect in demand for confectionaries

2. Exp briefly wat are the major cost categories needed as

inputs for agg planning. how can agg planning be used in an
environment of high demand uncertainity

3. How do trade promotions and fluctuation affect coodrinaiton

in SC? What pricing and promotion policies can facilitate
coordination. Discuss?

How ca

4. Why is the benefit frm e business larger in the computer

industry than in the book industry?
5. Why is it difficult for an ebusiness in the grocery industry to
compete against super market on the basis of price

6. How wil the emergence of b2b trading exchanges sc wit

respect to IT industry

7. Exp the ebusiness model in relationship wit global option

i) Successful IT implementation wit the

outgrowth and participation of knowledge
workers