Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2008 M.B.A SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

M.B.A. DEGREE exam –
JUNE 2008.
(AY 2005–06 onwards)
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75
ans for five marks ques. should
not exceed two pages.
ans for 10/15 marks ques. should
not exceed five pages.
PART A — (3 × five = 15 marks)
ans any 3 ques..
explain the goal of supply chain and discuss the impact of supply chain decisions on the success of the firm.
Why strategic fit is critical to a company's overall success?
List down the major drivers of a supply chain performance and discuss them briefly.
What is the role of forecasting in supply chain?
What is the role of safety inventory in a supply chain?
PART B — (4 ´ 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
explain in detail the major obstacles that must be overcome to manage a supply chain successfully.
explain the role of every driver in creating strategic fit ranging from the supply chain strategy and the competitive strategy.
discuss the impact of supply uncertainty on inventory.
discuss the 2 major functions of transportation functionality namely product movement and product storage.
When are volume discounts justified in a supply chain?
What is the impact of globalization on making strategic fit even more important?
Identify factors that influence the value of
E-Business in a supply chain.
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