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