Birla Institute of Technology (BIT Mesra) 2006 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (QMJ ZG621 ) - Question Paper
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Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Distance Learning Programmes Division
First Semester 2006-2007
Mid-Semester Test
(EC-1 Regular)
Course No. : QMJ ZG621
Course Title : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
No. of Pages = 1
No. of ques. = seven
Nature of examination : Closed Book
Weightage : 40%
Duration : two Hours
Date of examination : 03/09/2006 (AN)
Note:
1. Please follow all the Instructions to Candidates provided on the cover page of the ans book.
2. All parts of a ques. should be answered consecutively. every ans should begin from a fresh page.
3. Mobile phones and computers of any type should not be brought inside the exam hall.
4. Use of any unfair means will outcome in severe disciplinary action.
Q.1. discuss the push/pull and cycle view of the processes within a supply chain. [6]
Q.2. List and discuss the 3 basic steps for achieving strategic fit. [7]
Q.3. discuss the role of every of the major drivers of supply chain performance in the competitive strategy. [5]
Q.4. discuss the measures of customer service that are influenced by the structure of the distribution network. [5]
Q.5. define the 4 phases in the framework for network design decisions. [7]
Q.6. explain the ideas that managers should consider to make better supply chain network design decisions under uncertainty. [5]
Q.7. What is the role of forecasting in Supply Chain? Also discuss the characteristics of forecasting. [5]
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