Madras University (UnOM) 2009 B.B.A Business Administration MATERIALS MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

NOVEMBER 2009 32239/NG5B
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
TIME:Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

part A- (10X3=30 MARKS)
ans any ten ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. What is inventory?
2. describe Inventory control?
3. What is inventory carrying cost?
4. What is reorder level?
5. What is hand to mouth purshase?
6. What is blanket orders?
7. What is scrap yard?
8. describe Despatch?
9. describe standardisation principle?
10.What is amaterial transfer note?
11.What is time value?
12.What is Quality manual?

part B- (5X6=30 MARKS)
ans any 5 ques.
All ques. carry equal marks

13.Explain the objectives of materials management?
14.How will you classify materials in a manufacturing concern?
15.How is the reorder point determined?What is the significance ofreorder point to the production manager?
16.What assumptions are necessary to use the basic economic order quantity?
17.Explain the procedure to be followed to the purchase of a item until the payment of bill.
18.What are the duties and responsibilities of store keeping?
19.explain the functions and role of value analysis?
20.What precautions are to be taken to prevent out break of fire in storehouses?

part C- (2X20=40 MARKS)
ans any 2 ques.
All ques. carry equal marks

21.Compare and contrast with ABC analysi with FSN analysis?
22.Explain the steps involved in systematic material handling analysis.
23.Explain the various methods of buying goods from abroad.
24.Discuss the criteria to be taken in to account in vendor rating.

Earning:   Approval pending.