Download JNTU-Hyderabad MBA 2nd Sem R17 2019 Dec 742AJ Supply Chain Management Question Paper

Download JNTUH (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad) MBA (Master of Business Administration) 2nd Semester (Second Semester) R17 2019 Dec 742AJ Supply Chain Management Previous Question Paper

Code No: 742AJ
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
MBA II Semester Examinations, December - 2019
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B.
Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B
consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries
10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.

PART - A 5 ? 5 Marks = 25

1.a) Explain the importance of Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management for
today?s organizations. [5]
b) Explain your understanding of the Third-party logistics (3PL). [5]
c) Discuss the pros and cons of the retailer storage with consumer pickup. [5]
d) What are the risks of selecting a supplier in poor financial condition? [5]
e) Discuss the role of information technology in logistics management. [5]

PART - B 5 ? 10 Marks = 50

2. Explain your observations on the era of Integrated Supply Chain Management. [10]
OR
3. What is a value chain? Explain primary and support activities in a firm?s value
chain. [10]

4. Explain the difficulties in developing effective purchasing & supply chain evaluation
system. [10]
OR
5. Why have historical measures foc on unit price and cost reduction and not total
cost? What measures can be implemented to measure total cost? [10]

6. Consider the purchase of a product of your choice at a retail store. Describe the various
stages of the supply chain and the different flows and costs involved. [10]
OR
7. Describe the major steps in a supplier evaluation and selection process. [10]

8. What is ?Bull Whip? effect? Explain possible causes of bull whip effect. [10]
OR
9. Explain the features of the Six Sigma Performance Improvement Model. [10]

10. Explain the differences between international purchasing and global sourcing. [10]
OR
11. Explain the sources buyers rely on to provide information about worldwide suppliers.
[10]

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