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Degree : M.B.A
Semester : II
Subject : Logistics & Supply Chain Management
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Vardhaman Supply Chain Management Question Paper

Two Year MBA II Semester Regular Examinations July – 2012
(Regulations: VCE-R11)
(Master of Business Administration)
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 60
** Answer any FIVE Questions.
** All Questions carry equal marks

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Vardhaman College MBA Production & Operations Management Question Paper

All parts of the questions must be answered in one place only
1 Describe how a company achieves strategic fit between its supply chain strategy and its competitive strategy. 12M

2 Discuss the factors that stimulate the logistics service alliances. 12M
3 What is distribution network design? Discuss the role and factors influencing the choice of network design. 12M

4 Discuss role of Forecasting in Supply Chain. Brief the forecasting methods. 12M
5 Identify the factors affecting the optimal level of product availability and evaluate the optimal performance level. 12M

6 Explain different types of internet B2B exchanges used for e-procurement. How they improve the supply chain performance? 12M
7 Explain the importance of pricing in supply chain management and elucidated various type of pricing approaches that generate maximum profit. 12M

8 Write short notes on any four of the following 12M
a. Sunk Cost
b. Taguchi Method
c. Target Costing
d. ISO 14000 Series Standards
e. E-Procurement
f. APS

June/July – 2014

MBA II Semester Regular Examinations
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Answer any FIVE Questions.
All Questions carries equal marks
All parts of the question must be answered in one place only
1. What is strategic fit? Explain how a company achieves strategic fit between its supply chain strategy and its competitive strategy. 12M
2. What are the drivers of supply chain performance? With a neat diagram, describe the framework for structuring drivers. 12M

3. Explain the various design options for a distribution network? 12M
4. What is Demand Forecasting? Explain the steps involved in Demand Forecasting. 12M
5. Explain the modes of transportation and their performance characteristics? 12M
6. What is Bullwhip effect? Explain its causes and obstacles to coordination in a supply chain. 12M

7. Discuss the factors stimulating Logistics Service-Based Alliances. 12M
8. a) Discuss the barriers to Global Logistics. 6M
b) Discuss the Views of Global Logistics. 6M

Production & Operations Management

(Master of Business Administration)
Date : 27 June, 2014
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 60
Answer any FIVE Questions.
All Questions carries equal marks
All parts of the question must be answered in one place only
1. a) Mention situations in:
i. Banking
ii. Advertising
iii. Agriculture
iv. Hoteliering where production and operations is involved
v. Describe the inputs
vi. Outputs, processes and utilities 6M

b) Write short notes on different stages in a product life cycle with respect to manufacturing strategies and challenges of each stage in the life cycle. 6M
2. a) How does a good plant layout help to improve productivity? 6M
b) Discuss the following statement “Some industries are located near the source of raw materials, whereas some near the markets for finished goods”. 6M

3. Explain the different types of costs associated with aggregate planning. For each of the cost, enumerate the areas where the cost plays an important role. 12M
4. a) Would the Line of balance technique be useful to the General Manager (production) or to a Plant superintendent? Explain. 6M
b) What are the scheduling problems in line balancing? 6M

5. How can work study be used for arriving at:
i. Manufacturing budget
ii. Production Plan
iii. Materials Planning
iv. Personnel Policies 12M
6. a) Why is an ISO 9000 certification important to a firm? What are the advantages to the firm? Explain. 6M
b) Is TQM more applicable in manufacturing industry as compared to service industry? Discuss. 6M

7. Draw the network for the following activities and the time duration shown, calculate the total time taken for completion of the activities and identify the critical path.
Activity Duration :
1-2 – 10
2-3 – 2
2-5 – 6
3-4  -12
3-7 – 9
4-5  – 8
4-6 – 5
4-8  – 10
5-8 – 4
6-7  – 0
7-9 – 7
8-10 – 5
9-11 – 8
10-11  – 10 12M

8. a) How is the concept behind ABC classification useful for managing a manager’s time? Explain.
6M
b) List and explain different costs associated with inventory. 6M