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JOMO KENYATTA
UNIVERSITY OFAGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2021/2022
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2 SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FOR THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
HPS 2409: PRINCIPLES OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
DATE: FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND ANY OTHER TWO
QUESTIONS

Question one

a) You are the CEO of Modern ventures which is a logistical company based in Nairobi.
Discuss the skills that you will be looking out for when recruiting logistical managers
(10 marks)

b) Studying the development of the transportation function as a logistics analyst, discuss

five major impacts of transport on economic factors (10 marks)

c) Discuss the evolution and development of logistics (10 marks)

Question two

a) Define the term Purchasing (2 marks)

b) Discuss the procurement principles then state the role of the procurement function in
logistics (8 marks)

c) Discuss the inventory models that are used under logistics and supply chain management
(10 marks)

Question three

a) As a manager, discuss the key supply chain drivers that you would use to enhance the
efficiency and effectiveness of your operations (10 marks)

b) Giving relevant and current examples, discuss the main logistical management activities
(10 marks)

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