Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University) MBA 2019 Winter 3rd Sem 4539297 Logistics And Supply Chain Management Previous Question Paper
Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MBA ? SEMESTER III ? EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2019
Subject Code: 4539297 Date:30/11/2019
Subject Name: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Time: 10.30 AM TO 01.30 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Support your answers with relevant examples wherever applicable.
Q. No. Question Marks
Q.1 Definitions / terms / explanations / short questions based on concepts of
theory/practical
(a) Logistics
(b) Supply chain management
(c) Service Levels
(d) 3PL and 4PL
(e) 2-OPT
(f) Quick Response Logistics
(g) Lead time
14
Q.2 (a) Describe supply chain performance measures. 07
(b) Which are the prominent transportation network design options? Explain,
with applicability of different designs to different operations.
07
OR
(b) How will am existing manufacturer selling to entire India, carry out
supply chain integration?
07
Q.3 (a) Which are the crucial activities involved in logistics? How are marketing
and logistics related?
07
(b) What is the Vehicle Routing Problem? Which are the major route
sequencing procedures?
07
OR
Q.3 (a) What do you understand by logistics cost analysis and total cost analysis? 07
(b) How are optimization and simulation models helpful for network design
decisions for an FMCG manufacturer?
07
Q.4 (a) Write a note on the role of technology in SCM. 07
(b) Evaluate the packaging and material handling decisions relevant to an e-
commerce retailer of apparels.
07
OR
Q.4 (a) Describe the elements of reverse logistics. 07
(b) How important is coordination between cola companies and their bottling
plants? Is it necessary to own bottling plants if the cola companies want
to achieve a better degree of coordination at the local level of operations?
07
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MBA ? SEMESTER III ? EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2019
Subject Code: 4539297 Date:30/11/2019
Subject Name: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Time: 10.30 AM TO 01.30 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Support your answers with relevant examples wherever applicable.
Q. No. Question Marks
Q.1 Definitions / terms / explanations / short questions based on concepts of
theory/practical
(a) Logistics
(b) Supply chain management
(c) Service Levels
(d) 3PL and 4PL
(e) 2-OPT
(f) Quick Response Logistics
(g) Lead time
14
Q.2 (a) Describe supply chain performance measures. 07
(b) Which are the prominent transportation network design options? Explain,
with applicability of different designs to different operations.
07
OR
(b) How will am existing manufacturer selling to entire India, carry out
supply chain integration?
07
Q.3 (a) Which are the crucial activities involved in logistics? How are marketing
and logistics related?
07
(b) What is the Vehicle Routing Problem? Which are the major route
sequencing procedures?
07
OR
Q.3 (a) What do you understand by logistics cost analysis and total cost analysis? 07
(b) How are optimization and simulation models helpful for network design
decisions for an FMCG manufacturer?
07
Q.4 (a) Write a note on the role of technology in SCM. 07
(b) Evaluate the packaging and material handling decisions relevant to an e-
commerce retailer of apparels.
07
OR
Q.4 (a) Describe the elements of reverse logistics. 07
(b) How important is coordination between cola companies and their bottling
plants? Is it necessary to own bottling plants if the cola companies want
to achieve a better degree of coordination at the local level of operations?
07
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Q.5
Investment into India?s supply chain infrastructure is gaining
momentum.
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), liberalizing
foreign direct investment (FDI) rules, and increased government
spending has helped spur growth in the sector. India?s aspiration to
become a global manufacturing powerhouse and the government
spotlight on ?Make in India? also compels nationwide supply chain
reform, prompting several federal and state-based schemes and
investment incentives. As India opens its economy further, financing the
improvement of this linkage sector is vital for business growth. Until
recently, infrastructural woes had a crippling effect on the supply chain
network in India. Suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers had to factor in
delays in the movement of goods between state borders due to
complicated taxes and transport lines running over capacity, increasing
overall costs. In the last three years, India?s supply chain sector has seen
an influx of capital, both foreign and domestic
The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and Development
Corporation (DMICDC) has awarded companies over US$2.3 billion (Rs
150 billion) in contracts for the development of multimodal logistics hubs
in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the National Capital Region (NCR). They
are in the process of granting another US$1.5 billion (Rs 102 billion) in
contract packages for construction of the same in the states of Uttar
Pradesh and Haryana. The proposed hubs in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and
the NCR will provide end-to-end supply chain services, such as small
processing facilities (grading and packaging) and final delivery and
transport services.
Plans to improve regional connectivity through road, rail, and inland
waterways are already ongoing. In fact, India?s 2018 budget saw the
highest fiscal allocation for infrastructure spend, at about US$95 billion
(Rs 6 trillion). India?s ports handle 95 percent of the country?s trade by
volume, playing a key role in international supply chains. India currently
permits 100 percent FDI for the construction and maintenance of ports.
The government also allows a tax holiday for 10 years and up to 50
percent financial aid ? subject to a maximum of US$3.88 million (Rs 250
million) ? for investing companies. The leading government initiative in
this sector is the Sagarmala project, which will modernize existing ports,
and will develop new ones at Paradip Outer Harbor (Odhisha state),
Cuddalore/Sirkazhi (Tamil Nadustate), Belikeri (Karnataka state),
Enayam (Tamil Nadu state), and Vizhinjam (Kerala state). India allows
100 percent FDI in the development and maintenance of warehousing
and storage facilities. Under the Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ)
Scheme, there are several designated zones in India reserved for
warehouse development. Panvel near Mumbai, Khurja near New Delhi,
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MBA ? SEMESTER III ? EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2019
Subject Code: 4539297 Date:30/11/2019
Subject Name: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Time: 10.30 AM TO 01.30 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Support your answers with relevant examples wherever applicable.
Q. No. Question Marks
Q.1 Definitions / terms / explanations / short questions based on concepts of
theory/practical
(a) Logistics
(b) Supply chain management
(c) Service Levels
(d) 3PL and 4PL
(e) 2-OPT
(f) Quick Response Logistics
(g) Lead time
14
Q.2 (a) Describe supply chain performance measures. 07
(b) Which are the prominent transportation network design options? Explain,
with applicability of different designs to different operations.
07
OR
(b) How will am existing manufacturer selling to entire India, carry out
supply chain integration?
07
Q.3 (a) Which are the crucial activities involved in logistics? How are marketing
and logistics related?
07
(b) What is the Vehicle Routing Problem? Which are the major route
sequencing procedures?
07
OR
Q.3 (a) What do you understand by logistics cost analysis and total cost analysis? 07
(b) How are optimization and simulation models helpful for network design
decisions for an FMCG manufacturer?
07
Q.4 (a) Write a note on the role of technology in SCM. 07
(b) Evaluate the packaging and material handling decisions relevant to an e-
commerce retailer of apparels.
07
OR
Q.4 (a) Describe the elements of reverse logistics. 07
(b) How important is coordination between cola companies and their bottling
plants? Is it necessary to own bottling plants if the cola companies want
to achieve a better degree of coordination at the local level of operations?
07
Page 2 of 3
Q.5
Investment into India?s supply chain infrastructure is gaining
momentum.
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), liberalizing
foreign direct investment (FDI) rules, and increased government
spending has helped spur growth in the sector. India?s aspiration to
become a global manufacturing powerhouse and the government
spotlight on ?Make in India? also compels nationwide supply chain
reform, prompting several federal and state-based schemes and
investment incentives. As India opens its economy further, financing the
improvement of this linkage sector is vital for business growth. Until
recently, infrastructural woes had a crippling effect on the supply chain
network in India. Suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers had to factor in
delays in the movement of goods between state borders due to
complicated taxes and transport lines running over capacity, increasing
overall costs. In the last three years, India?s supply chain sector has seen
an influx of capital, both foreign and domestic
The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and Development
Corporation (DMICDC) has awarded companies over US$2.3 billion (Rs
150 billion) in contracts for the development of multimodal logistics hubs
in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the National Capital Region (NCR). They
are in the process of granting another US$1.5 billion (Rs 102 billion) in
contract packages for construction of the same in the states of Uttar
Pradesh and Haryana. The proposed hubs in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and
the NCR will provide end-to-end supply chain services, such as small
processing facilities (grading and packaging) and final delivery and
transport services.
Plans to improve regional connectivity through road, rail, and inland
waterways are already ongoing. In fact, India?s 2018 budget saw the
highest fiscal allocation for infrastructure spend, at about US$95 billion
(Rs 6 trillion). India?s ports handle 95 percent of the country?s trade by
volume, playing a key role in international supply chains. India currently
permits 100 percent FDI for the construction and maintenance of ports.
The government also allows a tax holiday for 10 years and up to 50
percent financial aid ? subject to a maximum of US$3.88 million (Rs 250
million) ? for investing companies. The leading government initiative in
this sector is the Sagarmala project, which will modernize existing ports,
and will develop new ones at Paradip Outer Harbor (Odhisha state),
Cuddalore/Sirkazhi (Tamil Nadustate), Belikeri (Karnataka state),
Enayam (Tamil Nadu state), and Vizhinjam (Kerala state). India allows
100 percent FDI in the development and maintenance of warehousing
and storage facilities. Under the Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ)
Scheme, there are several designated zones in India reserved for
warehouse development. Panvel near Mumbai, Khurja near New Delhi,
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and Siri City in Chennai, are some of the designated FTWZs. The
connectivity of these zones with major railways, roads, airways, and
ports is well established.
The time is right for first movers to benefit from the changing landscape
of India?s supply chain ecosystem. With greater participation from the
private sector and increased government spending, opportunities for
foreign investors in the country?s supply chain are on the up. This
includes the steady transformation of India?s digital infrastructure as
well, with federal campaigns like Digital India working to promote the
growth of technology startups and enterprises.
(a) How is the logistics and supply chain eco-system changing across India? 07
(b) How will SMEs benefit from the development in the supply chain
infrastructure?
07
OR
Q.5 (a) What shall be changes in network design and transport network design
decisions of companies across India?
07
(b)
How will these changes impact small enterprises and farmers? 07
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