Birla Institute of Technology (BIT Mesra) 2006 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Distance Learning Programmes Division

Second Semester 2004-2005



Mid-Semester Test

(EC-1 Regular)



Course No. : MM ZG621

Course Title : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Nature of examination : Closed Book

Weightage : 40%

Duration : two Hours

Date of examination : 19/02/2005 (FN)

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.



Q. 1. discuss the push/pull view of the processes within a supply chain. [5]



Q. 2. provide difference ranging from demand uncertainty and implied demand uncertainty. Also discuss the implied uncertainty spectrum with example. [6]



Q. 3. discuss the basic trade-off ranging from responsiveness and efficiency for every of the major drivers of supply chain performance. [6]



Q. 4. discuss the 6 distinct distribution network designs that may be used to move products from factory to customer. [6]



Q. 5. define the factors that influence supply chain network design decisions. [6]



Q. 6. discuss six-step approach to help an organization perform effective forecasting.

[6]



Q. 7. explain the primary objectives and operational parameters of aggregate planning.

[5]

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