Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3

ML0001 – Warehousing and Supply Chain Management - 2 Credits

(Book ID: B1046)
Assignment Set- 1 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Give a brief notes on building consumer driven supply chain networks.
2. Write short notes on CPFR. Give an real time example of a business setup which practices the CRPF
strategies.
3. Give a short notes on :
(a) Bullwhip effect
(b) Advantages of CPG system
(c) Evolution of precision retailing Fall
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
ML0001 – Warehousing and Supply Chain Management - 2 Credits
(Book ID: B1046)
Assignment Set- 2 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has been in use for decades, initially in military
applications, such as tracking material in rugged and fast-moving situations, where barcodes could not
be used. Only within the past few years has this technology been considered as a complement for
barcode technology in the retail industry. What does its evolution mean for the Indian retail industry?
Discuss the importance, applications, limitations and advancements of usage if RIFD in retail industry.

2. Can retail boom take logistics to new heights?-support your answer real examples.

3. Discuss the trends and challenges in new technologies in supply chain management?
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
ML0003 – Store Operations - 2 Credits
Assignment Set- 1 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain the major store design objectives and steps involved in Designing the store front.

2. Explain the legal procedures to be observed in starting a retail store.

3. Write a brief note on classification of retail stores based on(a) formats (b) ownership and (c)
product/service offered with examples
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
ML0003 – Store Operations - 2 Credits
Assignment Set- 2 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain the retail promotional strategy and selection of promotion mix in a retail stores.
2. Describe the role of IT in retail store operations and the factors affecting their usage in store
operations.
3. Write a short note on (a) Retail pricing policies/strategies & (b) Adjustments to Retail Price
Master of Business Administration – MBA Semester 3
ML0004 – Retail IT Management - 2 Credits
(Book ID: B1047)
Assignment Set- 1
30 Marks
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 a. Evaluate the role of IT systems in retail sector. (5 marks)
b. Explain the term E-commerce data capture. (5 marks)
Q.2 a. What is RFID? What are its benefits? (5 marks)
b. Mention some of the retail IT applications and its benefits. (5 marks)
Q.3 Give a note on E-fulfillment. (10 marks) FALL 2010
Master of Business Administration – MBA Semester 3
ML0004 – Retail IT Management - 2 Credits
(Book ID: B1047)
Assignment Set- 2
30 Marks
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 a. What is POS? Give example. (2 marks)
b. What do you mean Grid computing? What are the processes involved in it? (8 marks)
Q.2 a. Discuss the benefits of SAP in retail. (6 marks)
b. Give a note on technological guidelines for the retail industry. (4 marks)
Q.3 Along with the emerging technologies, there arise the need for privacy issues in IT systems and IT enabled
services. Assess these trends. (10 marks)
Master of Business Administration – MBA Semester 3
ML0002 – Buying and Merchandising - 2 Credits
(Book ID: B1017)
Assignment Set- 1
30 Marks
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 a. What is merchandising? What are its functions? (7 marks)
b. What is assortment planning? (3 marks)
Q.2 a. Is category management essential in retail business? Elaborate (6 marks)
b. Highlight the retailer’s perspectives regarding merchandising. (4 marks)
Q.3 Examine the ethical and legal issues in retail buying. Give examples. (10 marks) FALL 2010
Master of Business Administration – MBA Semester 3
ML0002 – Buying and Merchandising - 2 Credits
(Book ID: B1017)
Assignment Set- 2
30 Marks
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 a. Explain the process of category management. (6 marks)
b. Outline the steps in CRM development and implementation. (4 marks)
Q.2 a. Highlight the different merchandising jobs and the required skills. (6 marks)
b. Give a note on Vendor evaluation. (4 marks)
Q.3 Assess the structuring changes in modern retail and compare it with traditional retail. (10 marks)