Logistics Management Question Bank

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February 2012

Subject: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Semester: III*************************************Time Allotted: 3 HoursMaximum Marks: 60

Answer any 5 questions. All questions carry equal marks**************************1. What do you understand by logistics management? Discuss theobjectives and features of logistics management.

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

3. Explain the role of distribution network in supply chainmanagement.

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

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

you determine the optimum level of inventory in supply chainmanagement?

6. Explain the concept of economies of scale in supply chain. How doyou determine the optimum level of inventory in supply chain


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management?

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

you determine the optimum level of inventory in supply chainmanagement?

8. What is global logistics? Discuss the issues and challenges ofglobal supply chain management.

Materials & Logistics Question Paper 2008 pattern (Pune University)QI) Importance and scope of materials management function hasincreased with globalization and competition. Discuss the statementin context of Indian manufacturing organizations.

Q2) Consider the supply chain for an automobile or a retailorganization.

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

chain.b) Identify and state involvement of different organizations in thesupply chain.

Q3) a) Explain which decisions materials manager can make usingEOQ model. State the benefits of EOQ model.

b) Discuss the impact of high work in progress inventory on productquality and delivery.

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


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Q5) What is negotiation. Discuss in details steps involved innegotiation process for procurement of high value capital equipment.

Q6) Explain with example how does codification of materials help incontrolling inventory and reducing costs.

Q 7) Explain with examples factors to be considered while selectingmaterial 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 principlesand objectives of material handling.Q2) How should anorganisation manage an in-bound supply chainthat organised into tiers? Use Autocomponent manufacturingindustries illustration to justify your answer.

Q3) What is standardisation and codification? What are thetechniques available for that.

Q4) Discuss the purpose, objectives and scope of value analysis.Justify your answer with examples.


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Q5) Discuss the role and responsibility of purchase department in amanufacturing organisation having multiple units and multipleproduct range.

Q6) Which are the different methods of forecasting? Explain anyoneof them.

Q7) Discuss the interface of materials management with otherfunction 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 hasevolved from traditional purchasing function to integrated MM andpresent concept of supply chain management.

Q2) Explain briefly methods of forecasting and regression analysisin particular.How forecasting helps Materials Manager?

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

Q4) Enumerate various methods of Inventory Analysis and explainhow these help Materials Management.

Q5) What are inputs to MRP system? Explain how modem MRPsystem is advantageous in controlling Material Flow through amanufacturing organization.


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Q6) Explain principles of purchasing, lot sizing techniques forreplenishment of stocks and EOQ model.

Q7) Explain various logistics functions and their importance to costreduction & 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 howprofits 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 anddelivery.

Q. 3) State the basis and significance of Master ProductionSchedule. Describe the

relationship of Master Production Schedule with other inputs of MRPsystem.


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Q. 4) Describe in brief basis and application of ABC, FSN and VEDanalysis.

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

engineering organization buying material locally and also throughimports.

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

Q. 7) Discuss how does standardization and codification facilitatesefficient 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 Managementand supply chain


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Management.

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

management of inventory?

Q3) a) Explain the concept and role of Master Production schedule aan input to MRP.

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

is highlybeneficial .

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

a) Delay in suppliesb) Excess quantity supplyc) Wrong suppliesQ5) explain effects of high inventory on the following:a) Meeting delivery datesb) Profitabilityc) Quality of finished GoodsQ6) State the limitations of EOQ model. Discuss the example EOQmodel with discounts model.Q7) Explain the role of Material manager in standardization andcodification of material.Q8) Write notes on any two of the following:a) Exponential smoothing methodb) Stock out costc) Importance of logistics


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d) Bills of Material.Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper 2005 pattern(Pune University)Q1) Explain all the functions and responsibilities of MaterialsManager from forecasting to

disposal of scrap .High light the principles followed.

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

Inventory analysis giving examples.Q3) What are the major inputs to a MRP system? What mainobjectives 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 orcommodities. What are the advantages and disadvantages ofstandardization.

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

Q7) Write short notes on:

a) Logistics Aims and importance.


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b) Value Engineering.

c) Best material handling system.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005pattern) (Pune University)Q1) Explain how globalization and competition has increased theimportance of

Materials Management.

Q2) Define inventory? Can an Organization function with zeroinventory? Explain

the costs associated with inventory.

Q3) Explain the objectives and process of materials requirementplanning.

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

Analysis on an engineering product e.g. screwdriver.

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

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

Management.


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Q7) What is the importance of material handling. Explain fourmaterial 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 (2005pattern) (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]


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b) What are the different costs that encourage and discourageinventory 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 differfrom each other? [3]Q4) a) State advantages of MRP over conventional methods ofinventory control. [3]b) What is the purpose of MPS? Explain the basis and data, which areused 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 flowdiagram. [9]

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

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 offorecasting. [151]

a) Moving Average Method.


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b) Regression Analysis.

c) Exponential Smoething Method.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005pattern) (Pune University)Ql) Materials Management aims at managing theMaterials Cycleefficiently

Discuss.

Q2) Describe the various methods of purchasing specifying theiradvantages and disadvantages. Also state the reasons orcircumstances under which these methods are applied.

Q3) What are the advantages and disadvantages of holdinginventories? What is meant by Inventory control? Discuss inbriefvarious techniques of inventory control.

Q4) a) Organizations need to manage their supply chainsefficiently in order to beGlobally competitive Explain

b) Standardization and codification are important tools formaterials managementComment

Q5) Write short notes on (any three)

a) Evolution of materials management.

b) Methods of forecasting.

c) Import Procedure.


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d) Value Analysis and value Engineering.

e) Materials Handling Equipments.

Materials & Logistics Management Question Paper MAY 2006 (2005pattern) (Pune University)Q-1) Define Scope & Importance of materials management . How doit help increase the profitability of an organization?

[15]Q-2) State various methods of forecasting & explain any two withtheir relevance to Materials management.

[15]Q-3) Define Inventory. Explain application of ABC analysis with thhelp of suitableexample.[15]Q-4) Explain Purchase Cycle and importance of Time in purchaseactivity. Which are theindirect costs over & above the basic price of the material to bepurohased ? [15]Q-5) Define Value Engineering & Value Analysis. How thistechnique of CostReduction ranks amongst Top in Cost Reduction Techniques?

[15]Q-6) State principles of Materials Handling . Illustrate, withsketches, various modes ofMaterials handling equipments in Engg. Industries.

[15]Q-7) Explain evolution of Materials Management to Logistics &Supply chainManagement .

[15]


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Q-8) What is the relevance of standardization in MaterialsManagement? How does it helpA Purchase Manager?Materials & Logistics Management MLM Question Papers PuneUniversity Old and New Pattern Previous Question Papers.

MAY 2009 OLDInstructions to the candidates:-

1) Solve any five questions.

2) All questions carry equal marks.Ql) What do you mean by material handling? Discuss principlesand objectives of material handling.

Q2) How should anorganisation manage an in-bound supply chainthat organised into tiers? Use Autocomponent manufacturingindustries illustration to justify your answer.

Q3) What is standardisation and codification? What are thetechniques 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 amanufacturing organisation having multiple units and multipleproduct range.

Q6) Which are the different methods of forecasting? Explain anyoneof them.


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Q7) Discuss the interface of materials management with otherfunction 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 NEWInstructions to the candidates:-

1) Answer any five questions.

2) All questions carry equal marks.

QI) Importance and scope of materials management function hasincreased with globalization and competition. Discuss the statementin context of Indian manufacturing organizations.

Q2) Consider the supply chain for an automobile or a retailorganization.


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

b) Identify and state involvement of different organizations in thesupply chain.

Q3) a) Explain which decisions materials manager can make usingEOQ model.

State the benefits of EOQ model.

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

delivery.

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

Q5) What is negotiation. Discuss in details steps involved innegotiation process for procurement of high value capital equipment.

Q6) Explain with example how does codification of materials help incontrolling inventory and reducing costs.

Q 7) Explain with examples factors to be considered while selectingmaterial handling equipments.

Q8) Write notes on any two of the following:

a) Documents used in stores operations.


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b) Concept of ERP.

c) Fourth Party Logistics (4 PL).

d) Inventory turnover ratio.

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[Total No. of Pages : 2[4175] 205

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 thechallenges of materials management in todays competitive business.


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Q2) What do you understand from the term logistics? What are theadvantages of logistics management.

Q3) What is meant by selective control of inventories? What are thedifferentmethods 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 followingmethods 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 factorsthat must betaken into account to determine the best location for stores?


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Q7) What is value analysis? How does it differ from valueengineering? Which isbetter and why?

Q8) A well conceived and carefully planned materials flow patternwill 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 theappropriate customer service measures.

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


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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 distributionperformance cycle as they relate to logisticalcontrol.

11. Discuss and illustrate the economic justification for establishinga warehouse.

12. Why does customer service not increase proportionately toincreases in total cost when a logistical system is being designed?

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


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14. What is SWOT? Why it is required?

15. Explain how diversion and reconsignment can be used to increaselogistical efficiency and effectiveness with an example.

Register Number :Name of the Candidate :7 3 4 6B.Com. (International Business)

DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2007( SECOND YEAR )( PAPER - X )650. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENTMay ] [ Time : 3 HoursMaximum : 100 MarksAnswer any FIVE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.(5 20 = 100)1. Explain the objectives, significance andimportance of Logistics Management.2. ?Logistics management promotes export of acountry?. - Discuss.3. ?Each and every type of ship has its ownway in promoting the country?s wealth?.Substantiate your answer.

Turn over


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4. Discuss the different freight rate structure.5. Explain how transportation helps in promotingthe economic development of a country.

6. State the different intermediaries intransportation and their functions.7. Explain in detail the different types ofcontainers and their features.8. Enumerate the problems and prospects ofcontainerisation.9. Explain the merits and limitations of watercarrier.10. Discuss the role of transport in promoting theeconomic development of our country.2

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 20Elective

BA 9272SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT(Regulation 2009)Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer ALL questionsPART 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 networkdesign of supplychain.


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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 witsuitableexamples. (8)(ii) Describe the fundamental similarities and differences betweenprocurement, manufacturing support and physical distribution

performance cycles as they relate to logistics control with suitableexamples. (8)Or(b) (i) What does companies need to do to achieve strategic fit betwesupply chain and competitive strategies. (8)(ii) Describe the major drivers of supply chain performance givingsuitable examples. (8)

12. (a) (i) Explain in detail basic service, zero defect and value addedservice.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 suitableexamples. (8)(ii) Explain the benefits gained by modular system of packaging.(8)13. (a) Explain the various factors influencing network designdecisions in


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supply chain. (16)Or(b) Explain the various models for facility location and capacity

allocation insupply chains. (16)14. (a) (i) What is bullwhip effect? What are its main causes and howtheycan be reduced? Explain in detail giving suitable examples. (8)(ii) What are the various factors to be considered for supplier scoringand assessment? Explain. (8)Or(b) Explain in detail return contracts, revenue sharing contracts andquantity flexibility contracts with suitable examples. (16)15. (a) Explain in detail a framework for determining the impact ofe-businesson 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


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2) Packaging

3) Reverse Logistics

4) 3PL & 4PL5) 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


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20) Economic Order Quantity

B) Section II 10 Marks question

1) Define inventory. Explain the concept of inventorymanagement.

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

3) Logistics v/s SCM

4) Define Warehousing. Explain the factors to be taken intoconsideration 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 measurementsystem.

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.