February 2012

Subject: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Semester: III
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Time Allotted: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 60

Answer any 5 questions. All questions carry equal marks

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1. What do you understand by logistics management? Discuss the
objectives and features of logistics management.

2. Discuss the structure of drivers and obstacles of supply chain

management.

3. Explain the role of distribution network in supply chain

management.

4. Examine the role of planning of demand and supply for supply

chain management.

5. Explain the concept of economies of scale in supply chain. How do

you determine the optimum level of inventory in supply chain
management?

6. Explain the concept of economies of scale in supply chain. How do

you determine the optimum level of inventory in supply chain
management?

7. Explain the concept of economies of scale in supply chain. How do

you determine the optimum level of inventory in supply chain
management?

8. What is ‘global logistics’? Discuss the issues and challenges of

global supply chain management.

Materials & Logistics Question Paper 2008 pattern (Pune University)

QI) “Importance and scope of materials management function has
increased with globalization and competition”. Discuss the statement
in context of Indian manufacturing organizations.

Q2) Consider the supply chain for an automobile or a retail

organization.

a) Draw the supply chain and identify components of the supply

chain.

b) Identify and state involvement of different organizations in the

supply chain.

Q3) a) Explain which decisions materials manager can make using

EOQ model. State the benefits of EOQ model.

b) Discuss the impact of high work in progress inventory on product

quality and delivery.

Q4) Explain the concept of MRP and describe its inputs and their
relationship.
Q5) What is negotiation. Discuss in details steps involved in
negotiation process for procurement of high value capital equipment.

Q6) Explain with example how does codification of materials help in

controlling inventory and reducing costs.

Q 7) Explain with examples factors to be considered while selecting

material handling equipments.

Q8) Write notes on any two of the following:

a) Documents used in stores operations.

b) Concept of ERP.

c) Fourth Party Logistics (4 PL)

d) Inventory turnover ratio.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern

(Pune University)
Ql) What do you mean by material handling? Discuss principles
and objectives of material handling.
Q2) How should an”organisation manage an in-bound supply chain
that organised into tiers? Use Autocomponent manufacturing
industries illustration to justify your answer.

‘Q3) What is standardisation and codification? What are the

techniques available for that.

Q4) Discuss the purpose, objectives and scope of value analysis.

Justify your answer with examples.
Q5) Discuss the role and responsibility of purchase department in a
manufacturing organisation having multiple units and multiple
product range.

Q6) Which are the different methods of forecasting? Explain anyone

of them.

Q7) Discuss the interface of materials management with other

function in a manufacturing organisation such as a) Marketing. b)
Finance. c) Supply chain.

Q8) Write a short notes on (any two): a) ABC Analysis. b) EOQ. c)

MRP. d) Logistics Management.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern

(Pune University)
Q1) Explain in details how Materials Management concepts has
evolved from traditional purchasing function to integrated MM and
present concept of supply chain management.

Q2) Explain briefly methods of forecasting and regression analysis

in particular.How forecasting helps Materials Manager?

Q3) Explain all types of Inventory and write the implication of each
type if it is very high in monetary value.

Q4) Enumerate various methods of Inventory Analysis and explain

how these help Materials Management.

Q5) What are inputs to MRP system? Explain how modem MRP
system is advantageous in controlling Material Flow through a
manufacturing organization.
Q6) Explain principles of purchasing, lot sizing techniques for
replenishment of stocks and EOQ model.

Q7) Explain various logistics functions and their importance to cost

reduction & customer satisfaction.

Q8) Write short notes on: – Any two.

a) Principles of Material handling.

b) Value analysis and Value Engineering.

c) Excise duty, Sales Tax

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern

(Pune University)
Q. I) Explain the objectives of materials management. Describe how
profits can be

maximized through effective materials management.

Q. 2) a) State the purpose and describe limitations of EOQ model.

a) Explain impact of high inventory of finished goods on.

Profitability and
delivery.

Q. 3) State the basis and significance of Master Production

Schedule. Describe the

relationship of Master Production Schedule with other inputs of MRP

system.
Q. 4) Describe in brief basis and application of ABC, FSN and VED
analysis.

Q. 5) Discuss the responsibilities of Purchase Department taking an

example of an

engineering organization buying material locally and also through

imports.

Q. 6) Explain the concept of Logistics Management and its

functions.

Q. 7) Discuss how does standardization and codification facilitates

efficient management of

materials.

Q. 8) Write notes on any two of the following:

a) Import-Export procedure.

b) Value analysis.

c) Zero inventory.

d) Exponential Smooting method.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern

(Pune University)
Q1) Discuss the differences in traditional Materials Management
and supply chain
Management.

Q2) Explain with example how does classification of materials help in

better

management of inventory?

Q3) a) Explain the concept and role of Master Production schedule as

an input to MRP.

b) Describe in which types of businesses ,application of MRP system

is highly

beneficial .

Q4) What actions a Purchase manager should take in following :

a) Delay in supplies
b) Excess quantity supply
c) Wrong supplies
Q5) explain effects of high inventory on the following:
a) Meeting delivery dates
b) Profitability
c) Quality of finished Goods
Q6) State the limitations of EOQ model. Discuss the example EOQ
model with discounts model.
Q7) Explain the role of Material manager in standardization and
codification of material.
Q8) Write notes on any two of the following:
a) Exponential smoothing method
b) Stock out cost
c) Importance of logistics
d) Bills of Material.
Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern
(Pune University)
Q1) Explain all the functions and responsibilities of Materials
Manager from forecasting to

disposal of scrap .High light the principles followed.

Q2) What is the basic premise of ABC analysis? Explain the steps for
making ABC

Inventory analysis giving examples.

Q3) What are the major inputs to a MRP system? What main
objectives are achieved by

Using computerised MRP system?

Q4) Explain the concept of ‘Best buy’ as an objective of purchasing.

Explain what are the risks involved in purchasing.

Q5) Explain full significance of ‘Standardization’ of materials or

commodities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
standardization.

Q6) Explain the new concept of ‘supply chain’ -as a series of suppliers
& customers linked together. How does SCM differ from traditional
material management.

Q7) Write short notes on:

a) Logistics – Aims and importance.

b) Value Engineering.

c) Best material handling system.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005

pattern) (Pune University)
Q1) Explain how globalization and competition has increased the
importance of

Materials Management.

Q2) Define inventory? Can an Organization function with zero

inventory? Explain

the costs associated with inventory.

Q3) Explain the objectives and process of materials requirement

planning.

Q4) What are the objectives of Value Analysis. Outline a method to

carryout Value

Analysis on an engineering product e.g. screwdriver.

Q5) Explain how inventory can be controlled using EOQ model and
ABC Analysis.

Q6) Explain the concept of codification. How does codification help in

Materials

Management.
Q7) What is the importance of material handling. Explain four
material handling

equipments used in ports/shipyard.

Q8) Write short notes on any three of the following:

a) Exponential Smoothing Method.

b) Concept of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

c) Purchase Cycle.

d) Standardization.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005

pattern) (Pune University)
Ql) a) Define and explain Materials Management.
[6]

b) State scope and objectives of Materials Management. [9]

Q2) a) Define “Value”. How does it differ from cost?

[3]

b) Define Value Analysis and Value Engineering.

[4]

c) Explain the various methods of Value Analysis. [8]

Q3) a) Define and explain the term “Inventory”. [2]

b) What are the different costs that encourage and discourage
inventory holding? (7]

c) What is the basic principle and the limitations of EOQ model. (3]

d) How do ABC & FSN models of selective inventory control differ

from each other? [3]
Q4) a) State advantages of MRP over conventional methods of
inventory control. [3]
b) What is the purpose of MPS? Explain the basis and data, which are
used in making MPS. [6]
c) Explain the term BOM and explain the modular BOM. [6]
Q5) a) What is purchase cycle? Explain the same with a neat flow
diagram. [9]

b) Explain the contents and source of these contents for a Goods

Receipt

note. Draw a neat sketch of the GRN. [6]

Q6) a) Define Materials Handling and state its objectives [6].

b) State and briefly explain the principles or Material Handling. [9]

Q7} a) Explain the term and purpose of codification.

b) Explain standardisation with respect to variety reduction.

Q8) What is forecasting? Explain the following three methods of

forecasting. [151]

a) Moving Average Method.

b) Regression Analysis.

c) Exponential Smoething Method.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005

pattern) (Pune University)
Ql) ”Materials Management aims at managing the Materials Cycle
efficiently” ¬

Discuss.

Q2) Describe the various methods of purchasing specifying their

advantages and disadvantages. Also state the reasons or
circumstances under which these methods are applied.

Q3) What are the advantages and disadvantages of holding

inventories? What is meant by Inventory control? Discuss in
briefvarious techniques of inventory control.

Q4) a) “Organizations need to manage their supply chains

efficiently in order to be Globally competitive” – Explain

b) “Standardization and codification are important tools for

materials management” Comment

Q5) Write short notes on (any three)

a) Evolution of materials management.

b) Methods of forecasting.

c) Import Procedure.
d) Value Analysis and value Engineering.

e) Materials Handling Equipments.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005

pattern) (Pune University)
Q-1) Define Scope & Importance of materials management . How does
it help increase the profitability of an organization?
[15]
Q-2) State various methods of forecasting & explain any two with
their relevance to Materials management.
[15]
Q-3) Define ‘Inventory’. Explain application of ABC analysis with the
help of suitable
example.
[15]
Q-4) Explain ‘Purchase Cycle’ and importance of Time in purchase
activity. Which are the
indirect costs over & above the basic price of the material to be
purohased ? [15]
Q-5) Define ‘Value Engineering’ & ‘Value Analysis’. How this
technique of Cost
Reduction ranks amongst Top in Cost Reduction Techniques?
[15]
Q-6) State principles of Materials Handling . Illustrate, with
sketches, various modes of
Materials handling equipments in Engg. Industries.
[15]
Q-7) Explain evolution of Materials Management to ‘Logistics &
Supply chain
Management’ .
[15]
Q-8) What is the relevance of standardization in Materials
Management? How does it help
A Purchase Manager?
Materials & Logistics Management – MLM Question Papers Pune
University Old and New Pattern Previous Question Papers.

MAY 2009 OLD

Instructions to the candidates:-

1) Solve any five questions.

2) All questions carry equal marks.

Ql) What do you mean by material handling? Discuss principles

and objectives of material handling.

Q2) How should an”organisation manage an in-bound supply chain

that organised into tiers? Use Autocomponent manufacturing
industries illustration to justify your answer.

‘Q3) What is standardisation and codification? What are the

techniques available for that.

Q4) Discuss the purpose, objectives and scope of value analysis.

Justify your answer with examples.

Q5) Discuss the role and responsibility of purchase department in a

manufacturing organisation having multiple units and multiple
product range.

Q6) Which are the different methods of forecasting? Explain anyone

of them.
Q7) Discuss the interface of materials management with other
function in a manufacturing organisation such as

a) Marketing.

b) Finance.

c) Supply chain.

Q8) Write a short notes on (any two):

a) ABC Analysis.

b) EOQ.

c) MRP.

d) Logistics Management.

MAY 2009 NEW

Instructions to the candidates:-

1) Answer any five questions.

2) All questions carry equal marks.

QI) “Importance and scope of materials management function has

increased with globalization and competition”. Discuss the statement
in context of Indian manufacturing organizations.

Q2) Consider the supply chain for an automobile or a retail

organization.
a) Draw the supply chain and identify components of the supply
chain.

b) Identify and state involvement of different organizations in the

supply chain.

Q3) a) Explain which decisions materials manager can make using

EOQ model.

State the benefits of EOQ model.

b) Discuss the impact of high work in progress inventory on product

quality and

delivery.

Q4) Explain the concept of MRP and describe its inputs and their
relationship.

Q5) What is negotiation. Discuss in details steps involved in

negotiation process for procurement of high value capital equipment.

Q6) Explain with example how does codification of materials help in

controlling inventory and reducing costs.

Q 7) Explain with examples factors to be considered while selecting

material handling equipments.

Q8) Write notes on any two of the following:

a) Documents used in stores operations.

b) Concept of ERP.

c) Fourth Party Logistics (4 PL).

d) Inventory turnover ratio.

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M.B.A. (Semester – II)

205 : MATERIALS AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

(2008 Pattern)

Time :3 Hours] [Max. Marks :70

Instructions to the candidates:-

1) Answer any five questions.

2) All questions carry equal marks.

Q1) Define the term “Materials management”. State its importance.

Mention the
challenges of materials management in today’s competitive business.
Q2) What do you understand from the term “logistics”? What are the
advantages of logistics management.

Q3) What is meant by selective control of inventories? What are the

different
methods used for selective control of inventory items?

Q4) Explain the following terms in relation to MRP technique

a) Independent or dependent demand.

b) Level by level explosion.

c) Gross requirements and net requirements.

Q5) Under what condition should a firm practice the following

methods of buying.

a) Forward buying.

b) Hand to mouth buying.

c) Scheduled purchasing.

d) Contract buying.

Q6) What is meant by location of stores? Discuss the basic factors

that must be
taken into account to determine the best location for stores?
Q7) What is value analysis? How does it differ from value
engineering? Which is
better and why?

Q8) A well conceived and carefully planned materials flow pattern

will have many advantages? Elobrate

M.B.A. (S & PM) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2008.

Third Semester

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 60 marks

PART A — (5 ? 4 = 20 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. What are life cycle logistics?

2. Compare and contrast a performance cycle and a link.

3. Explain the considerations should be employed to identify the

appropriate customer service measures.

4. What criteria might be applied in order to determine a minimum

order quantity?

5. Explain the significance of costing in logistics.

6. Describe the difference between demand and replacement cycle.

7. Explain the merits of distribution information system.

8. What is the logic for considering a warehouse a ‘‘necessary evil’’?

PART B — (4 ? 10 = 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Explain the recent developments in logistics management.

10. Discuss the fundamental similarities and difference between

procurement, manufacturing support and physical distribution
performance cycle as they relate to logistical
control.

11. Discuss and illustrate the economic justification for establishing

a warehouse.

12. Why does customer service not increase proportionately to

increases in total cost when a logistical system is being designed?

13. What is sensitivity analysis? What is its role in system design

and analysis?
14. What is SWOT? Why it is required?

15. Explain how diversion and reconsignment can be used to increase

logistical efficiency and effectiveness with an example.

Register Number :
Name of the Candidate :
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B.Com. (International Business)
DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2007
( SECOND YEAR )
( PAPER - X )
650. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
May ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
(5 × 20 = 100)
1. Explain the objectives, significance and
importance of Logistics Management.
2. ?Logistics management promotes export of a
country?. - Discuss.
3. ?Each and every type of ship has its own
way in promoting the country?s wealth?.
Substantiate your answer.

Turn over
4. Discuss the different freight rate structure.
5. Explain how transportation helps in promoting
the economic development of a country.
6. State the different intermediaries in
transportation and their functions.
7. Explain in detail the different types of
containers and their features.
8. Enumerate the problems and prospects of
containerisation.
9. Explain the merits and limitations of water
carrier.
10. Discuss the role of transport in promoting the
economic development of our country.
2

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010

Elective
BA 9272 — SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(Regulation 2009)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer ALL questions
PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)
1. Define the supply chain macro processes in a firm.
2. Define value chain.
3. What is the importance of stock spotting?
4. Define fill rate.
5. Give two examples of positive externalities between firms.
6. Define the principle behind gravity location models in network
design of supply
chain.
7. Define economies of scale.
8. What is forward buying?
9. Define e-business.
10. Define reverse logistics.
PART B —(5 × 16 = 80 Marks)
11. (a) (i) Describe the cycle and pull/push views of supply chain with
suitable
examples. (8)
(ii) Describe the fundamental similarities and differences between
procurement, manufacturing support and physical distribution
performance cycles as they relate to logistics control with suitable
examples. (8)
Or
(b) (i) What does companies need to do to achieve strategic fit between
supply chain and competitive strategies. (8)
(ii) Describe the major drivers of supply chain performance giving
suitable examples. (8)
12. (a) (i) Explain in detail basic service, zero defect and value added
service.
Provide two examples for each. (8)
(ii) What role can a warehouse play in postponement strategies?
Explain. (8)
Or
(b) (i) Explain the differences between 3PL and 4PL with suitable
examples. (8)
(ii) Explain the benefits gained by modular system of packaging.
(8)
13. (a) Explain the various factors influencing network design
decisions in
supply chain. (16)
Or
(b) Explain the various models for facility location and capacity
allocation in
supply chains. (16)
14. (a) (i) What is bullwhip effect? What are its main causes and how
they
can be reduced? Explain in detail giving suitable examples. (8)
(ii) What are the various factors to be considered for supplier scoring
and assessment? Explain. (8)
Or
(b) Explain in detail return contracts, revenue sharing contracts and
quantity flexibility contracts with suitable examples. (16)
15. (a) Explain in detail a framework for determining the impact of
e-business
on a company conducting transaction with customers. (16)
Or
(b) Explain the following in detail : (16)
(i) e-logistics
(ii) e-SRM
(iii) e-LRM
(iv) e-SCM.

TYBMS SEM 5: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT QUESTION BANK

A) Section I – Concepts/Short Notes (3 or 5 marks)

1) Logistical Management
2) Packaging

3) Reverse Logistics

4) 3PL & 4PL

5) JIT

6) Order Fill Rate

7) Inter-modal Transportation System (Piggyback, Birdyback &

Fishyback)

8) Cross Docking

9) Palletization

10) Milk Runs

11) Lead Time

12) Inbound v/s Outbound Logistics

13) Customer Order Cycle

14) EDI

15) Customer Service/Relationship Management

16) Benchmarking

17) Vendors/Suppliers

18) MRP I v/s MRP II

19) Re-order Level

20) Economic Order Quantity

B) Section II – 10 Marks question

1) Define inventory. Explain the concept of inventory

management.

2) Any type of mode of transportation and its advantages and

disadvantages.

3) Logistics v/s SCM

4) Define Warehousing. Explain the factors to be taken into

consideration while choosing a warehouse.

5) Explain the factors essential to develop a good package design.

6) State the importance of Logistical Information System.

7) Explain the characteristics of ideal performance measurement

system.

8) Activity based costing v/sMissionbased costing (short note)

9) State the importance of material handling in logistics.

10) Explain logistics as a business/management function.