Madurai Kamraj University (MKU) 2003 M.B.A Elective: MATERIALSMANAGEMENT - Question Paper

(Revised Syllabus, For those who joined in July 2000 and after)

Time: 3 hours Maximum: 100 marks
ans any 5 ques.. All ques. carry equal marks.

1. Why integrated materials management is essential for any organisation?

2. Elucidate the application of material forecasting techniques.

3. choose 1 of the purchasing policies, in regard to a hypothetical company for which you are
the purchasing agent, and develop a detailed justification for the position you have taken.

4. Write an essay on EOQ.

5. What type of items should be opted when managers attempting to improve inventory
systems? Why?

6. How would you determine safety stock for variation in consumption during flexible lead-time?

7. elaborate the reasons for accumulation of obsolete, surplus and scrap items? Also discuss the
items measures to be followed to avoid obsolete, surplus and scrap items.

8. discuss the recent techniques of materials sourcing available to the organisation.

Earning:   Approval pending.