Regu.E — 466 Total No. of Pages : 1 Seat No. M.B.A. (Part - IT) (Semester - IV) Examination, May - 2014 Global Operations and Logistics (Paper - XXIX & XXXI) (New) Sub. Code : 48366 Day and Date : Wednesday, 07 - 05-2014 ‘Total Marks : 70 Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Instructions: 1) Q.No. 1 and Q.No. S are compulsory. 2) Attempt any two questions from Q.No. 2 to Q.No. 4. 3) Figures to the right indicate full marks. Q1) a) Explain in detail, the operations and logistics flow management with supporting examples. [10] b) Suggest a suitable organizational structure that can yield excellence in global logistics operations. [10] Q2) a) Discuss the strategic role of operations and logistics in the era of globalization. [8] b) State how the concept of outsourcing has been evolved. 7) Q3) a) Describe factors putting challenges in estimation of operating exposure. [8] b) ‘Scientific evaluation and measurement of performance is secret of success in Global Logistics’. Justify. 7 Q4) a) Explain the significance of information management for global logistics. [8] b) Elaborate different global sourcing strategies under exchange rate uncertainty. 71 Q5) Write short notes on (any four) : [20] a) Forms of Globalization. b) Supplier Network Development. ©) Global Supply Chain Management. d) Foreign Exchange Markets. ©) Distribution Channels 1) Export Oriented Pricing Strategies. ++4+