NMIMS University 2005 Post Graduate Diploma Marketing Management Logistics Management - Question Paper

NARSEE MONJEE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)
DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMES IN MANAGEMENT
MAY 2005 exam
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT /
DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

PGDMM II / ADITM

DATE : 11 / 05 / 05 TOTAL MARKS : 100
TIME : 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM


Note : Attempt any 5 ques.
All ques. carry equal marks.

Q1. Write in brief:

(a) Value Differentiation through logistics.
(b) Logistics organization.
(c) Outsourcing considerations.
(d) Logistics performance cycles (Marks 5x4)

Q two (a) define the principles of logistics info system and highlight the elements of LIS architecture.

(b) Write in detail the specific technologies that have widespread use in logistics. (Marks 10x2)

Q three (a) Critically explain the different components of logistics forecast.

(b) define prime functions underlying the inventory commitments. (Marks 10x2)

Q four (a) How logistics processes are used to achieve higher service levels? – explain

(b) Derive an inventory model where the cost of ordering equals cost of maintaining inventory giving the assumptions and limitations thereof. (Marks 10x2)

Q five (a) elaborate the objectives of transportation? elaborate the interrelationships among various participants in transportation decisions?

(b) Highlight the economic and service benefits of Warehousing. (Marks 10x2)

Q six (a) Expenses need to be assigned to that activity that consumes a resource rather than to an organizational budget. -Critically analyze.

(b) Write a short note on merits and demerits of centralization and decentralization of stores. Also justify variety reduction as an important stores function. (Marks 10x2)

Earning:   Approval pending.