The Global Open University 2010-4th Sem M.B.A Management of Information Systems une - Question Paper

ans any 5 ques.. All ques. are of equal value.
1. What do you understand by Supply Chain Business Process Integration?
2. Who are the key actors and elaborate the current problems in logistics
management?
3. discuss the relevance of the product life cycle in determining the logistics
requirements during the life cycle of a product.
OR
What do you understand by basic logistics services, value-added services,
zero defect and perfect order? give 2 examples of every.
4. A superior locational network can give competitive advantage to the
firm. what are on this statement.
OR
How does RFID technology facilitate in info collection and exchange
throughout the supply chain?
5. The inventory control system may need to be replaced as demand costs
and competitive pressure modifications. elaborate the parameters that should
be reviewed for the fixed recorder volume and periodic reorder systems?
6. discuss how transport economics is influenced by the subsequent factors :
(a) Distance (b) Stowability
(c) Liability (d) Joint costs
7. explain and illustrate the economic justification for establishing a
warehouse. How do you determine the number of locations and size of
the facilities?
8. What is the primary purpose of communication in packaging? Is the role
of communication more important for the customer or the logistical
channel? provide your reasons.
OR
explain the difference ranging from one-way and reusable packaging.
explain the role of return logistic systems in reusable packaging.
9. elaborate the difference ranging from "logistics" and "SCM" on the basis of
definitions of the Council of Logistics Management?
OR
How do you measure the performance of a supply chain?
10. elaborate the key features of CMS?

Earning:   Approval pending.