Download Anna University (AU) MBA ( Master of Business Administration) Important Question Bank 3rd Sem BA5025 Logistics Management (Latest Important Questions Unit Wise)
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Explain logistics structure required for manufacturing industries in detail?
2
Critically review the current trends in retail logistics with live industry example from Indian
companies.
3
Choose a successful Indian company of your choice which has got a phenomenal reach in
rural markets and explain its supply chain management and outbound logistics operation in a
detailed manner.
4 Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics network with suitable examples.
UNIT ? II ? DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
SYLLABUS: Distribution channel structure - channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and
support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing ?
catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 What is meant by Distribution Channel? Level 1 Remembering
2 Summarize the Value Proposition. Level 2 Understanding
3 Write the features of Channel Structure. Level 3 Applying
4 List any benefits of using channel members. Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you assess the value or importance of identifying
logistics problem?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Write short note on outsourcing. Level 6 Creating
7 What is meant by Channel Strategy? Level 1 Remembering
8
How would you compare between a Retailer and a
Wholesaler?
Level 2 Understanding
9 Name the value addition types. Level 3 Applying
10 What are the factors that used in presale & post sale? Level 4 Analysing
11 Outline the features of selection of service provider. Level 5 Evaluating
12 What is your opinion of JIT? Level 6 Creating
13 What are the factors influencing logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the scope of catalysts for outsourcing trends. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Third party
logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16 Can you list the 4PL major sub system? Level 4 Analysing
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Explain logistics structure required for manufacturing industries in detail?
2
Critically review the current trends in retail logistics with live industry example from Indian
companies.
3
Choose a successful Indian company of your choice which has got a phenomenal reach in
rural markets and explain its supply chain management and outbound logistics operation in a
detailed manner.
4 Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics network with suitable examples.
UNIT ? II ? DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
SYLLABUS: Distribution channel structure - channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and
support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing ?
catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 What is meant by Distribution Channel? Level 1 Remembering
2 Summarize the Value Proposition. Level 2 Understanding
3 Write the features of Channel Structure. Level 3 Applying
4 List any benefits of using channel members. Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you assess the value or importance of identifying
logistics problem?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Write short note on outsourcing. Level 6 Creating
7 What is meant by Channel Strategy? Level 1 Remembering
8
How would you compare between a Retailer and a
Wholesaler?
Level 2 Understanding
9 Name the value addition types. Level 3 Applying
10 What are the factors that used in presale & post sale? Level 4 Analysing
11 Outline the features of selection of service provider. Level 5 Evaluating
12 What is your opinion of JIT? Level 6 Creating
13 What are the factors influencing logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the scope of catalysts for outsourcing trends. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Third party
logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16 Can you list the 4PL major sub system? Level 4 Analysing
17 What are the benefits of logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
18
Compare between the Third party and fourth party
logistics.
Level 2 Understanding
19 What do you mean by Value added services? Level 1 Remembering
20
Can you list the three benefits of Logistics service
contract?
Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How are logistics useful to distribution channels? Give
examples.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Will you explain logistical program variants for different
channel partners?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Explain the procedure for structure of the distribution
channel.
Level 3 Applying
4
Explain and elaborate on the following statement:
?The selection of a superior location network can
create substantial competitive advantage?.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss and Evaluate the logical requirements of the
distribution channel.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Enumerate the various role of logistics in the distribution
channel. ( 7 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
List the advantages of using distribution network. ( 6 Marks)
7
How would you explain benefits of logistical outsourcing in
detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the importance of network design decisions using
decision trees in detail? ( 6 Marks)
8
Interpret the objectives & process of logistics outsourcing
models. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Describe the outcome and benefits of outsourcing contract
terms and conditions. ( 6 Marks)
9
Plan the 3PL service provider for online furniture marketing.(
7 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
Discover the prominent Indian 3PL service providers. ( 6
Marks)
10
How do you describe the framework for customer
preferring in sourcing in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Explain the process of customers prefers to outsource to
4PL. ( 6 Marks)
11
How do you explain the turning logistic services to the
needs to channel partners in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Explain logistics structure required for manufacturing industries in detail?
2
Critically review the current trends in retail logistics with live industry example from Indian
companies.
3
Choose a successful Indian company of your choice which has got a phenomenal reach in
rural markets and explain its supply chain management and outbound logistics operation in a
detailed manner.
4 Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics network with suitable examples.
UNIT ? II ? DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
SYLLABUS: Distribution channel structure - channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and
support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing ?
catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 What is meant by Distribution Channel? Level 1 Remembering
2 Summarize the Value Proposition. Level 2 Understanding
3 Write the features of Channel Structure. Level 3 Applying
4 List any benefits of using channel members. Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you assess the value or importance of identifying
logistics problem?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Write short note on outsourcing. Level 6 Creating
7 What is meant by Channel Strategy? Level 1 Remembering
8
How would you compare between a Retailer and a
Wholesaler?
Level 2 Understanding
9 Name the value addition types. Level 3 Applying
10 What are the factors that used in presale & post sale? Level 4 Analysing
11 Outline the features of selection of service provider. Level 5 Evaluating
12 What is your opinion of JIT? Level 6 Creating
13 What are the factors influencing logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the scope of catalysts for outsourcing trends. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Third party
logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16 Can you list the 4PL major sub system? Level 4 Analysing
17 What are the benefits of logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
18
Compare between the Third party and fourth party
logistics.
Level 2 Understanding
19 What do you mean by Value added services? Level 1 Remembering
20
Can you list the three benefits of Logistics service
contract?
Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How are logistics useful to distribution channels? Give
examples.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Will you explain logistical program variants for different
channel partners?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Explain the procedure for structure of the distribution
channel.
Level 3 Applying
4
Explain and elaborate on the following statement:
?The selection of a superior location network can
create substantial competitive advantage?.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss and Evaluate the logical requirements of the
distribution channel.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Enumerate the various role of logistics in the distribution
channel. ( 7 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
List the advantages of using distribution network. ( 6 Marks)
7
How would you explain benefits of logistical outsourcing in
detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the importance of network design decisions using
decision trees in detail? ( 6 Marks)
8
Interpret the objectives & process of logistics outsourcing
models. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Describe the outcome and benefits of outsourcing contract
terms and conditions. ( 6 Marks)
9
Plan the 3PL service provider for online furniture marketing.(
7 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
Discover the prominent Indian 3PL service providers. ( 6
Marks)
10
How do you describe the framework for customer
preferring in sourcing in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Explain the process of customers prefers to outsource to
4PL. ( 6 Marks)
11
How do you explain the turning logistic services to the
needs to channel partners in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the advantages of using logistics network model. ( 6
Marks)
12
Demonstrate and explain the value addition with a example.
( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Interpret the value addition types in detail? ( 6 Marks)
13
Describe the fundamental similarities and differences
between procurement, manufacturing support, and physical
distribution performances cycles as they relate to logistical
control.
Level 4 Analysing
14 What are third and fourth party logistics? Explain briefly. Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
?The efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution channel is the function of a proper
logistics program?.- Explain
2
As a logistics manager of the firm, how will you design a logistics network to suit the channel
members?
3 ?Fourth Party logistics is an extension of third-party logistics with value addition.?-Comment.
4
?Logistics outsourcing will considerably enhance the competiveness of the organization?-
Discuss.
UNIT ? III ? TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING
SYLLABUS: Transportation System ? Evolution, Infrastructure and Networks. Freight Management ?
Vehicle Routing ? Containerization. Modal Characteristics, Inter-modal Operators and Transport
Economies. Packaging- Design considerations, Material and Cost. Packaging as Unitization. Consumer
and Industrial Packaging.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define transportation? Level 1 Remembering
2 What is meant by Freight Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of multiple origin derivation points? Level 3 Applying
4 What inference can you make for containerization ? Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you list the various category of transport cost Level 5 Evaluating
6 Enumerate the challenges related to vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Explain logistics structure required for manufacturing industries in detail?
2
Critically review the current trends in retail logistics with live industry example from Indian
companies.
3
Choose a successful Indian company of your choice which has got a phenomenal reach in
rural markets and explain its supply chain management and outbound logistics operation in a
detailed manner.
4 Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics network with suitable examples.
UNIT ? II ? DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
SYLLABUS: Distribution channel structure - channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and
support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing ?
catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 What is meant by Distribution Channel? Level 1 Remembering
2 Summarize the Value Proposition. Level 2 Understanding
3 Write the features of Channel Structure. Level 3 Applying
4 List any benefits of using channel members. Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you assess the value or importance of identifying
logistics problem?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Write short note on outsourcing. Level 6 Creating
7 What is meant by Channel Strategy? Level 1 Remembering
8
How would you compare between a Retailer and a
Wholesaler?
Level 2 Understanding
9 Name the value addition types. Level 3 Applying
10 What are the factors that used in presale & post sale? Level 4 Analysing
11 Outline the features of selection of service provider. Level 5 Evaluating
12 What is your opinion of JIT? Level 6 Creating
13 What are the factors influencing logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the scope of catalysts for outsourcing trends. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Third party
logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16 Can you list the 4PL major sub system? Level 4 Analysing
17 What are the benefits of logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
18
Compare between the Third party and fourth party
logistics.
Level 2 Understanding
19 What do you mean by Value added services? Level 1 Remembering
20
Can you list the three benefits of Logistics service
contract?
Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How are logistics useful to distribution channels? Give
examples.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Will you explain logistical program variants for different
channel partners?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Explain the procedure for structure of the distribution
channel.
Level 3 Applying
4
Explain and elaborate on the following statement:
?The selection of a superior location network can
create substantial competitive advantage?.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss and Evaluate the logical requirements of the
distribution channel.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Enumerate the various role of logistics in the distribution
channel. ( 7 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
List the advantages of using distribution network. ( 6 Marks)
7
How would you explain benefits of logistical outsourcing in
detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the importance of network design decisions using
decision trees in detail? ( 6 Marks)
8
Interpret the objectives & process of logistics outsourcing
models. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Describe the outcome and benefits of outsourcing contract
terms and conditions. ( 6 Marks)
9
Plan the 3PL service provider for online furniture marketing.(
7 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
Discover the prominent Indian 3PL service providers. ( 6
Marks)
10
How do you describe the framework for customer
preferring in sourcing in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Explain the process of customers prefers to outsource to
4PL. ( 6 Marks)
11
How do you explain the turning logistic services to the
needs to channel partners in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the advantages of using logistics network model. ( 6
Marks)
12
Demonstrate and explain the value addition with a example.
( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Interpret the value addition types in detail? ( 6 Marks)
13
Describe the fundamental similarities and differences
between procurement, manufacturing support, and physical
distribution performances cycles as they relate to logistical
control.
Level 4 Analysing
14 What are third and fourth party logistics? Explain briefly. Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
?The efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution channel is the function of a proper
logistics program?.- Explain
2
As a logistics manager of the firm, how will you design a logistics network to suit the channel
members?
3 ?Fourth Party logistics is an extension of third-party logistics with value addition.?-Comment.
4
?Logistics outsourcing will considerably enhance the competiveness of the organization?-
Discuss.
UNIT ? III ? TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING
SYLLABUS: Transportation System ? Evolution, Infrastructure and Networks. Freight Management ?
Vehicle Routing ? Containerization. Modal Characteristics, Inter-modal Operators and Transport
Economies. Packaging- Design considerations, Material and Cost. Packaging as Unitization. Consumer
and Industrial Packaging.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define transportation? Level 1 Remembering
2 What is meant by Freight Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of multiple origin derivation points? Level 3 Applying
4 What inference can you make for containerization ? Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you list the various category of transport cost Level 5 Evaluating
6 Enumerate the challenges related to vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
7
What are the similarities and difference between routing
school buses and routing federal express local pickup
delivery trucks.
Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of transportation used in
Logistics Management?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Industrial packaging and discuss about its
significance
Level 3 Applying
10 List any two problems in Transportation. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of packaging? Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
13 What is a warehouse? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the design of packaging Level 2 Understanding
15
Give the risk involved while going for industrial packing
system
Level 3 Applying
16
List down the difference in consumer and Industrial
Packaging?
Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of cost associated with packaging? Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Transport economics and material cost? Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Inter model operations? Level 1 Remembering
20 Explain briefly the design consideration for containerization Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Transportation system? Discuss its functions in
Logistics Management in Detail
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explain Transportation distribution channel structure in
detail give suitable example?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define transportation and its explain modes in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting transportation decisions in
details
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measure followed in transportation
logistics in detail
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Discuss the various elements for strategies for transportation
Level 6 Creating
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Explain logistics structure required for manufacturing industries in detail?
2
Critically review the current trends in retail logistics with live industry example from Indian
companies.
3
Choose a successful Indian company of your choice which has got a phenomenal reach in
rural markets and explain its supply chain management and outbound logistics operation in a
detailed manner.
4 Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics network with suitable examples.
UNIT ? II ? DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
SYLLABUS: Distribution channel structure - channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and
support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing ?
catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 What is meant by Distribution Channel? Level 1 Remembering
2 Summarize the Value Proposition. Level 2 Understanding
3 Write the features of Channel Structure. Level 3 Applying
4 List any benefits of using channel members. Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you assess the value or importance of identifying
logistics problem?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Write short note on outsourcing. Level 6 Creating
7 What is meant by Channel Strategy? Level 1 Remembering
8
How would you compare between a Retailer and a
Wholesaler?
Level 2 Understanding
9 Name the value addition types. Level 3 Applying
10 What are the factors that used in presale & post sale? Level 4 Analysing
11 Outline the features of selection of service provider. Level 5 Evaluating
12 What is your opinion of JIT? Level 6 Creating
13 What are the factors influencing logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the scope of catalysts for outsourcing trends. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Third party
logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16 Can you list the 4PL major sub system? Level 4 Analysing
17 What are the benefits of logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
18
Compare between the Third party and fourth party
logistics.
Level 2 Understanding
19 What do you mean by Value added services? Level 1 Remembering
20
Can you list the three benefits of Logistics service
contract?
Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How are logistics useful to distribution channels? Give
examples.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Will you explain logistical program variants for different
channel partners?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Explain the procedure for structure of the distribution
channel.
Level 3 Applying
4
Explain and elaborate on the following statement:
?The selection of a superior location network can
create substantial competitive advantage?.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss and Evaluate the logical requirements of the
distribution channel.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Enumerate the various role of logistics in the distribution
channel. ( 7 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
List the advantages of using distribution network. ( 6 Marks)
7
How would you explain benefits of logistical outsourcing in
detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the importance of network design decisions using
decision trees in detail? ( 6 Marks)
8
Interpret the objectives & process of logistics outsourcing
models. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Describe the outcome and benefits of outsourcing contract
terms and conditions. ( 6 Marks)
9
Plan the 3PL service provider for online furniture marketing.(
7 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
Discover the prominent Indian 3PL service providers. ( 6
Marks)
10
How do you describe the framework for customer
preferring in sourcing in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Explain the process of customers prefers to outsource to
4PL. ( 6 Marks)
11
How do you explain the turning logistic services to the
needs to channel partners in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the advantages of using logistics network model. ( 6
Marks)
12
Demonstrate and explain the value addition with a example.
( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Interpret the value addition types in detail? ( 6 Marks)
13
Describe the fundamental similarities and differences
between procurement, manufacturing support, and physical
distribution performances cycles as they relate to logistical
control.
Level 4 Analysing
14 What are third and fourth party logistics? Explain briefly. Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
?The efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution channel is the function of a proper
logistics program?.- Explain
2
As a logistics manager of the firm, how will you design a logistics network to suit the channel
members?
3 ?Fourth Party logistics is an extension of third-party logistics with value addition.?-Comment.
4
?Logistics outsourcing will considerably enhance the competiveness of the organization?-
Discuss.
UNIT ? III ? TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING
SYLLABUS: Transportation System ? Evolution, Infrastructure and Networks. Freight Management ?
Vehicle Routing ? Containerization. Modal Characteristics, Inter-modal Operators and Transport
Economies. Packaging- Design considerations, Material and Cost. Packaging as Unitization. Consumer
and Industrial Packaging.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define transportation? Level 1 Remembering
2 What is meant by Freight Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of multiple origin derivation points? Level 3 Applying
4 What inference can you make for containerization ? Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you list the various category of transport cost Level 5 Evaluating
6 Enumerate the challenges related to vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
7
What are the similarities and difference between routing
school buses and routing federal express local pickup
delivery trucks.
Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of transportation used in
Logistics Management?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Industrial packaging and discuss about its
significance
Level 3 Applying
10 List any two problems in Transportation. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of packaging? Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
13 What is a warehouse? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the design of packaging Level 2 Understanding
15
Give the risk involved while going for industrial packing
system
Level 3 Applying
16
List down the difference in consumer and Industrial
Packaging?
Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of cost associated with packaging? Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Transport economics and material cost? Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Inter model operations? Level 1 Remembering
20 Explain briefly the design consideration for containerization Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Transportation system? Discuss its functions in
Logistics Management in Detail
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explain Transportation distribution channel structure in
detail give suitable example?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define transportation and its explain modes in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting transportation decisions in
details
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measure followed in transportation
logistics in detail
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Discuss the various elements for strategies for transportation
Level 6 Creating
Discuss how transportation done for inflammable products
in detail.
7
Explain the concept of Intermodal operators in detail
Level 1 Remembering
8
Explain how vehicle routing and scheduling done in all
modes of transportation
Level 2 Understanding
9
i) Discuss about the important packaging and design
consideration and material cost of it
Level 3 Applying
ii) How packaging and design done for product which are
exporting to foreign country provide material and cost of it.
10
i)Define consumer and industrial packaging and explain its
features in food product?
Level 4 Analysing
ii) Point out the benefits of consumer and Industrial
packaging it. And discuss the significance in Logistics
Management in detail
11
How would you explain briefly the probabilistic inventory
models?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summaries packaging play an important role
in retail Logistics and explain
its scope and opportunities with examples
Level 2 Understanding
13
Categories the functions of packaging in details.
How would you categories the scope in Logistics
Level 4 Analysing
14
How will you use optimization techniques in
Transportation? Illustrate with an example.
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
In the 21
st
century firms are focusing upon the logistics pipeline to meet their customer need for
shorter lead times or response times. How can warehousing help firms to achieve quicker
response time?
2 - discuss.
3 Logistics is the key to the success of supply chain of a retail organization - Explain
4
Movement and storage are the two basic functions of warehousing. Discuss with examples the
emphasis placed on these two basic functions in logistics.
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Explain logistics structure required for manufacturing industries in detail?
2
Critically review the current trends in retail logistics with live industry example from Indian
companies.
3
Choose a successful Indian company of your choice which has got a phenomenal reach in
rural markets and explain its supply chain management and outbound logistics operation in a
detailed manner.
4 Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics network with suitable examples.
UNIT ? II ? DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
SYLLABUS: Distribution channel structure - channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and
support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing ?
catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 What is meant by Distribution Channel? Level 1 Remembering
2 Summarize the Value Proposition. Level 2 Understanding
3 Write the features of Channel Structure. Level 3 Applying
4 List any benefits of using channel members. Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you assess the value or importance of identifying
logistics problem?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Write short note on outsourcing. Level 6 Creating
7 What is meant by Channel Strategy? Level 1 Remembering
8
How would you compare between a Retailer and a
Wholesaler?
Level 2 Understanding
9 Name the value addition types. Level 3 Applying
10 What are the factors that used in presale & post sale? Level 4 Analysing
11 Outline the features of selection of service provider. Level 5 Evaluating
12 What is your opinion of JIT? Level 6 Creating
13 What are the factors influencing logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the scope of catalysts for outsourcing trends. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Third party
logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16 Can you list the 4PL major sub system? Level 4 Analysing
17 What are the benefits of logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
18
Compare between the Third party and fourth party
logistics.
Level 2 Understanding
19 What do you mean by Value added services? Level 1 Remembering
20
Can you list the three benefits of Logistics service
contract?
Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How are logistics useful to distribution channels? Give
examples.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Will you explain logistical program variants for different
channel partners?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Explain the procedure for structure of the distribution
channel.
Level 3 Applying
4
Explain and elaborate on the following statement:
?The selection of a superior location network can
create substantial competitive advantage?.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss and Evaluate the logical requirements of the
distribution channel.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Enumerate the various role of logistics in the distribution
channel. ( 7 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
List the advantages of using distribution network. ( 6 Marks)
7
How would you explain benefits of logistical outsourcing in
detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the importance of network design decisions using
decision trees in detail? ( 6 Marks)
8
Interpret the objectives & process of logistics outsourcing
models. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Describe the outcome and benefits of outsourcing contract
terms and conditions. ( 6 Marks)
9
Plan the 3PL service provider for online furniture marketing.(
7 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
Discover the prominent Indian 3PL service providers. ( 6
Marks)
10
How do you describe the framework for customer
preferring in sourcing in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Explain the process of customers prefers to outsource to
4PL. ( 6 Marks)
11
How do you explain the turning logistic services to the
needs to channel partners in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the advantages of using logistics network model. ( 6
Marks)
12
Demonstrate and explain the value addition with a example.
( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Interpret the value addition types in detail? ( 6 Marks)
13
Describe the fundamental similarities and differences
between procurement, manufacturing support, and physical
distribution performances cycles as they relate to logistical
control.
Level 4 Analysing
14 What are third and fourth party logistics? Explain briefly. Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
?The efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution channel is the function of a proper
logistics program?.- Explain
2
As a logistics manager of the firm, how will you design a logistics network to suit the channel
members?
3 ?Fourth Party logistics is an extension of third-party logistics with value addition.?-Comment.
4
?Logistics outsourcing will considerably enhance the competiveness of the organization?-
Discuss.
UNIT ? III ? TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING
SYLLABUS: Transportation System ? Evolution, Infrastructure and Networks. Freight Management ?
Vehicle Routing ? Containerization. Modal Characteristics, Inter-modal Operators and Transport
Economies. Packaging- Design considerations, Material and Cost. Packaging as Unitization. Consumer
and Industrial Packaging.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define transportation? Level 1 Remembering
2 What is meant by Freight Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of multiple origin derivation points? Level 3 Applying
4 What inference can you make for containerization ? Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you list the various category of transport cost Level 5 Evaluating
6 Enumerate the challenges related to vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
7
What are the similarities and difference between routing
school buses and routing federal express local pickup
delivery trucks.
Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of transportation used in
Logistics Management?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Industrial packaging and discuss about its
significance
Level 3 Applying
10 List any two problems in Transportation. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of packaging? Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
13 What is a warehouse? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the design of packaging Level 2 Understanding
15
Give the risk involved while going for industrial packing
system
Level 3 Applying
16
List down the difference in consumer and Industrial
Packaging?
Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of cost associated with packaging? Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Transport economics and material cost? Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Inter model operations? Level 1 Remembering
20 Explain briefly the design consideration for containerization Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Transportation system? Discuss its functions in
Logistics Management in Detail
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explain Transportation distribution channel structure in
detail give suitable example?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define transportation and its explain modes in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting transportation decisions in
details
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measure followed in transportation
logistics in detail
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Discuss the various elements for strategies for transportation
Level 6 Creating
Discuss how transportation done for inflammable products
in detail.
7
Explain the concept of Intermodal operators in detail
Level 1 Remembering
8
Explain how vehicle routing and scheduling done in all
modes of transportation
Level 2 Understanding
9
i) Discuss about the important packaging and design
consideration and material cost of it
Level 3 Applying
ii) How packaging and design done for product which are
exporting to foreign country provide material and cost of it.
10
i)Define consumer and industrial packaging and explain its
features in food product?
Level 4 Analysing
ii) Point out the benefits of consumer and Industrial
packaging it. And discuss the significance in Logistics
Management in detail
11
How would you explain briefly the probabilistic inventory
models?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summaries packaging play an important role
in retail Logistics and explain
its scope and opportunities with examples
Level 2 Understanding
13
Categories the functions of packaging in details.
How would you categories the scope in Logistics
Level 4 Analysing
14
How will you use optimization techniques in
Transportation? Illustrate with an example.
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
In the 21
st
century firms are focusing upon the logistics pipeline to meet their customer need for
shorter lead times or response times. How can warehousing help firms to achieve quicker
response time?
2 - discuss.
3 Logistics is the key to the success of supply chain of a retail organization - Explain
4
Movement and storage are the two basic functions of warehousing. Discuss with examples the
emphasis placed on these two basic functions in logistics.
UNIT ? IV ? PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND COSTS
SYLLABUS: Performance Measurement ? Need, System, Levels and Dimensions. Internal and External
Performance Measurement. Logistics Audit. Total Logistics Cost ? Concept, Accounting Methods. Cost
? Identification, Time Frame and Formatting.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define Performance Measurement. Level 1 Remembering
2 What is Asset Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of Innovations? Level 3 Applying
4
Enumerate the challenges related to logistics performance
level?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you list the various category of performance
measurement?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Explain the concept of Logistics performance control? Level 6 Creating
7 How do you relate metrics to logistics management? Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of Implementation of
ABC?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Conventional Costing and discuss about its
significance?
Level 3 Applying
10 List the advantages of ABC to Logistics. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of Operating Cost. Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Customer Perception. Level 6 Creating
13 What are the different drivers of traditional costing method? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the External measures? Level 2 Understanding
15 Give the risks involved while going for Traditional Costing? Level 3 Applying
16 List down the difference of inbound and outbound logistics? Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of logistics audit. Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Internal and External Measures Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Logistics Audit? Level 1 Remembering
20 What is meant by Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
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III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Explain logistics structure required for manufacturing industries in detail?
2
Critically review the current trends in retail logistics with live industry example from Indian
companies.
3
Choose a successful Indian company of your choice which has got a phenomenal reach in
rural markets and explain its supply chain management and outbound logistics operation in a
detailed manner.
4 Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics network with suitable examples.
UNIT ? II ? DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
SYLLABUS: Distribution channel structure - channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and
support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing ?
catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 What is meant by Distribution Channel? Level 1 Remembering
2 Summarize the Value Proposition. Level 2 Understanding
3 Write the features of Channel Structure. Level 3 Applying
4 List any benefits of using channel members. Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you assess the value or importance of identifying
logistics problem?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Write short note on outsourcing. Level 6 Creating
7 What is meant by Channel Strategy? Level 1 Remembering
8
How would you compare between a Retailer and a
Wholesaler?
Level 2 Understanding
9 Name the value addition types. Level 3 Applying
10 What are the factors that used in presale & post sale? Level 4 Analysing
11 Outline the features of selection of service provider. Level 5 Evaluating
12 What is your opinion of JIT? Level 6 Creating
13 What are the factors influencing logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the scope of catalysts for outsourcing trends. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Third party
logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16 Can you list the 4PL major sub system? Level 4 Analysing
17 What are the benefits of logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
18
Compare between the Third party and fourth party
logistics.
Level 2 Understanding
19 What do you mean by Value added services? Level 1 Remembering
20
Can you list the three benefits of Logistics service
contract?
Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How are logistics useful to distribution channels? Give
examples.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Will you explain logistical program variants for different
channel partners?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Explain the procedure for structure of the distribution
channel.
Level 3 Applying
4
Explain and elaborate on the following statement:
?The selection of a superior location network can
create substantial competitive advantage?.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss and Evaluate the logical requirements of the
distribution channel.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Enumerate the various role of logistics in the distribution
channel. ( 7 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
List the advantages of using distribution network. ( 6 Marks)
7
How would you explain benefits of logistical outsourcing in
detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the importance of network design decisions using
decision trees in detail? ( 6 Marks)
8
Interpret the objectives & process of logistics outsourcing
models. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Describe the outcome and benefits of outsourcing contract
terms and conditions. ( 6 Marks)
9
Plan the 3PL service provider for online furniture marketing.(
7 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
Discover the prominent Indian 3PL service providers. ( 6
Marks)
10
How do you describe the framework for customer
preferring in sourcing in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Explain the process of customers prefers to outsource to
4PL. ( 6 Marks)
11
How do you explain the turning logistic services to the
needs to channel partners in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the advantages of using logistics network model. ( 6
Marks)
12
Demonstrate and explain the value addition with a example.
( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Interpret the value addition types in detail? ( 6 Marks)
13
Describe the fundamental similarities and differences
between procurement, manufacturing support, and physical
distribution performances cycles as they relate to logistical
control.
Level 4 Analysing
14 What are third and fourth party logistics? Explain briefly. Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
?The efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution channel is the function of a proper
logistics program?.- Explain
2
As a logistics manager of the firm, how will you design a logistics network to suit the channel
members?
3 ?Fourth Party logistics is an extension of third-party logistics with value addition.?-Comment.
4
?Logistics outsourcing will considerably enhance the competiveness of the organization?-
Discuss.
UNIT ? III ? TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING
SYLLABUS: Transportation System ? Evolution, Infrastructure and Networks. Freight Management ?
Vehicle Routing ? Containerization. Modal Characteristics, Inter-modal Operators and Transport
Economies. Packaging- Design considerations, Material and Cost. Packaging as Unitization. Consumer
and Industrial Packaging.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define transportation? Level 1 Remembering
2 What is meant by Freight Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of multiple origin derivation points? Level 3 Applying
4 What inference can you make for containerization ? Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you list the various category of transport cost Level 5 Evaluating
6 Enumerate the challenges related to vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
7
What are the similarities and difference between routing
school buses and routing federal express local pickup
delivery trucks.
Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of transportation used in
Logistics Management?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Industrial packaging and discuss about its
significance
Level 3 Applying
10 List any two problems in Transportation. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of packaging? Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
13 What is a warehouse? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the design of packaging Level 2 Understanding
15
Give the risk involved while going for industrial packing
system
Level 3 Applying
16
List down the difference in consumer and Industrial
Packaging?
Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of cost associated with packaging? Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Transport economics and material cost? Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Inter model operations? Level 1 Remembering
20 Explain briefly the design consideration for containerization Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Transportation system? Discuss its functions in
Logistics Management in Detail
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explain Transportation distribution channel structure in
detail give suitable example?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define transportation and its explain modes in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting transportation decisions in
details
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measure followed in transportation
logistics in detail
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Discuss the various elements for strategies for transportation
Level 6 Creating
Discuss how transportation done for inflammable products
in detail.
7
Explain the concept of Intermodal operators in detail
Level 1 Remembering
8
Explain how vehicle routing and scheduling done in all
modes of transportation
Level 2 Understanding
9
i) Discuss about the important packaging and design
consideration and material cost of it
Level 3 Applying
ii) How packaging and design done for product which are
exporting to foreign country provide material and cost of it.
10
i)Define consumer and industrial packaging and explain its
features in food product?
Level 4 Analysing
ii) Point out the benefits of consumer and Industrial
packaging it. And discuss the significance in Logistics
Management in detail
11
How would you explain briefly the probabilistic inventory
models?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summaries packaging play an important role
in retail Logistics and explain
its scope and opportunities with examples
Level 2 Understanding
13
Categories the functions of packaging in details.
How would you categories the scope in Logistics
Level 4 Analysing
14
How will you use optimization techniques in
Transportation? Illustrate with an example.
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
In the 21
st
century firms are focusing upon the logistics pipeline to meet their customer need for
shorter lead times or response times. How can warehousing help firms to achieve quicker
response time?
2 - discuss.
3 Logistics is the key to the success of supply chain of a retail organization - Explain
4
Movement and storage are the two basic functions of warehousing. Discuss with examples the
emphasis placed on these two basic functions in logistics.
UNIT ? IV ? PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND COSTS
SYLLABUS: Performance Measurement ? Need, System, Levels and Dimensions. Internal and External
Performance Measurement. Logistics Audit. Total Logistics Cost ? Concept, Accounting Methods. Cost
? Identification, Time Frame and Formatting.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define Performance Measurement. Level 1 Remembering
2 What is Asset Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of Innovations? Level 3 Applying
4
Enumerate the challenges related to logistics performance
level?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you list the various category of performance
measurement?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Explain the concept of Logistics performance control? Level 6 Creating
7 How do you relate metrics to logistics management? Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of Implementation of
ABC?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Conventional Costing and discuss about its
significance?
Level 3 Applying
10 List the advantages of ABC to Logistics. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of Operating Cost. Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Customer Perception. Level 6 Creating
13 What are the different drivers of traditional costing method? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the External measures? Level 2 Understanding
15 Give the risks involved while going for Traditional Costing? Level 3 Applying
16 List down the difference of inbound and outbound logistics? Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of logistics audit. Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Internal and External Measures Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Logistics Audit? Level 1 Remembering
20 What is meant by Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Performance Measurement? Discuss its functions
in logistics management in detail.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explains Logistics Audit? Discuss them briefly.
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define LPC (Logistics Performance Control) and explain its
modes in detail.
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting Logistical performance
measurement system in a courier company.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measures followed in Performance
measurement perspectives.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
How would you evaluate Internal and External Performance
Measurement? Give with an example.
Level 6 Creating
7.
Explain the steps in building activity based costing model. (
7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
Elucidate the major steps in ABC system implementation in
detail. ( 6 Marks)
8
What is the purpose of activity based costing. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
What is meant by structuring budgets on a ?line item basis??
How does this approach affect the budget process? ( 6
Marks)
9
How will you estimate total logistics costs? Illustrate with an
example.
Level 3 Applying
10
Explain the three objectives for developing and
implementing performance measurement system.
Level 4 Analysing
11
Why is it critical that logistics reporting systems reflect
dynamic rather than static performance?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How does benchmarking related to performance
measurement differ from benchmarking related to
logistical reengineering? ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Explain its scope and opportunities with examples. ( 6
Marks)
13
Is the ideal of a perfect order a realistic operational goal? ( 7
Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Describe and illustrate dynamic knowledge based reporting.
(6 Marks)
14
What is the purpose of trend report? How does it utilize
status report information?
Level 1 Remembering
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Explain logistics structure required for manufacturing industries in detail?
2
Critically review the current trends in retail logistics with live industry example from Indian
companies.
3
Choose a successful Indian company of your choice which has got a phenomenal reach in
rural markets and explain its supply chain management and outbound logistics operation in a
detailed manner.
4 Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics network with suitable examples.
UNIT ? II ? DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
SYLLABUS: Distribution channel structure - channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and
support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing ?
catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 What is meant by Distribution Channel? Level 1 Remembering
2 Summarize the Value Proposition. Level 2 Understanding
3 Write the features of Channel Structure. Level 3 Applying
4 List any benefits of using channel members. Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you assess the value or importance of identifying
logistics problem?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Write short note on outsourcing. Level 6 Creating
7 What is meant by Channel Strategy? Level 1 Remembering
8
How would you compare between a Retailer and a
Wholesaler?
Level 2 Understanding
9 Name the value addition types. Level 3 Applying
10 What are the factors that used in presale & post sale? Level 4 Analysing
11 Outline the features of selection of service provider. Level 5 Evaluating
12 What is your opinion of JIT? Level 6 Creating
13 What are the factors influencing logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the scope of catalysts for outsourcing trends. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Third party
logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16 Can you list the 4PL major sub system? Level 4 Analysing
17 What are the benefits of logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
18
Compare between the Third party and fourth party
logistics.
Level 2 Understanding
19 What do you mean by Value added services? Level 1 Remembering
20
Can you list the three benefits of Logistics service
contract?
Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How are logistics useful to distribution channels? Give
examples.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Will you explain logistical program variants for different
channel partners?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Explain the procedure for structure of the distribution
channel.
Level 3 Applying
4
Explain and elaborate on the following statement:
?The selection of a superior location network can
create substantial competitive advantage?.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss and Evaluate the logical requirements of the
distribution channel.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Enumerate the various role of logistics in the distribution
channel. ( 7 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
List the advantages of using distribution network. ( 6 Marks)
7
How would you explain benefits of logistical outsourcing in
detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the importance of network design decisions using
decision trees in detail? ( 6 Marks)
8
Interpret the objectives & process of logistics outsourcing
models. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Describe the outcome and benefits of outsourcing contract
terms and conditions. ( 6 Marks)
9
Plan the 3PL service provider for online furniture marketing.(
7 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
Discover the prominent Indian 3PL service providers. ( 6
Marks)
10
How do you describe the framework for customer
preferring in sourcing in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Explain the process of customers prefers to outsource to
4PL. ( 6 Marks)
11
How do you explain the turning logistic services to the
needs to channel partners in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the advantages of using logistics network model. ( 6
Marks)
12
Demonstrate and explain the value addition with a example.
( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Interpret the value addition types in detail? ( 6 Marks)
13
Describe the fundamental similarities and differences
between procurement, manufacturing support, and physical
distribution performances cycles as they relate to logistical
control.
Level 4 Analysing
14 What are third and fourth party logistics? Explain briefly. Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
?The efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution channel is the function of a proper
logistics program?.- Explain
2
As a logistics manager of the firm, how will you design a logistics network to suit the channel
members?
3 ?Fourth Party logistics is an extension of third-party logistics with value addition.?-Comment.
4
?Logistics outsourcing will considerably enhance the competiveness of the organization?-
Discuss.
UNIT ? III ? TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING
SYLLABUS: Transportation System ? Evolution, Infrastructure and Networks. Freight Management ?
Vehicle Routing ? Containerization. Modal Characteristics, Inter-modal Operators and Transport
Economies. Packaging- Design considerations, Material and Cost. Packaging as Unitization. Consumer
and Industrial Packaging.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define transportation? Level 1 Remembering
2 What is meant by Freight Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of multiple origin derivation points? Level 3 Applying
4 What inference can you make for containerization ? Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you list the various category of transport cost Level 5 Evaluating
6 Enumerate the challenges related to vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
7
What are the similarities and difference between routing
school buses and routing federal express local pickup
delivery trucks.
Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of transportation used in
Logistics Management?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Industrial packaging and discuss about its
significance
Level 3 Applying
10 List any two problems in Transportation. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of packaging? Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
13 What is a warehouse? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the design of packaging Level 2 Understanding
15
Give the risk involved while going for industrial packing
system
Level 3 Applying
16
List down the difference in consumer and Industrial
Packaging?
Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of cost associated with packaging? Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Transport economics and material cost? Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Inter model operations? Level 1 Remembering
20 Explain briefly the design consideration for containerization Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Transportation system? Discuss its functions in
Logistics Management in Detail
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explain Transportation distribution channel structure in
detail give suitable example?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define transportation and its explain modes in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting transportation decisions in
details
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measure followed in transportation
logistics in detail
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Discuss the various elements for strategies for transportation
Level 6 Creating
Discuss how transportation done for inflammable products
in detail.
7
Explain the concept of Intermodal operators in detail
Level 1 Remembering
8
Explain how vehicle routing and scheduling done in all
modes of transportation
Level 2 Understanding
9
i) Discuss about the important packaging and design
consideration and material cost of it
Level 3 Applying
ii) How packaging and design done for product which are
exporting to foreign country provide material and cost of it.
10
i)Define consumer and industrial packaging and explain its
features in food product?
Level 4 Analysing
ii) Point out the benefits of consumer and Industrial
packaging it. And discuss the significance in Logistics
Management in detail
11
How would you explain briefly the probabilistic inventory
models?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summaries packaging play an important role
in retail Logistics and explain
its scope and opportunities with examples
Level 2 Understanding
13
Categories the functions of packaging in details.
How would you categories the scope in Logistics
Level 4 Analysing
14
How will you use optimization techniques in
Transportation? Illustrate with an example.
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
In the 21
st
century firms are focusing upon the logistics pipeline to meet their customer need for
shorter lead times or response times. How can warehousing help firms to achieve quicker
response time?
2 - discuss.
3 Logistics is the key to the success of supply chain of a retail organization - Explain
4
Movement and storage are the two basic functions of warehousing. Discuss with examples the
emphasis placed on these two basic functions in logistics.
UNIT ? IV ? PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND COSTS
SYLLABUS: Performance Measurement ? Need, System, Levels and Dimensions. Internal and External
Performance Measurement. Logistics Audit. Total Logistics Cost ? Concept, Accounting Methods. Cost
? Identification, Time Frame and Formatting.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define Performance Measurement. Level 1 Remembering
2 What is Asset Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of Innovations? Level 3 Applying
4
Enumerate the challenges related to logistics performance
level?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you list the various category of performance
measurement?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Explain the concept of Logistics performance control? Level 6 Creating
7 How do you relate metrics to logistics management? Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of Implementation of
ABC?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Conventional Costing and discuss about its
significance?
Level 3 Applying
10 List the advantages of ABC to Logistics. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of Operating Cost. Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Customer Perception. Level 6 Creating
13 What are the different drivers of traditional costing method? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the External measures? Level 2 Understanding
15 Give the risks involved while going for Traditional Costing? Level 3 Applying
16 List down the difference of inbound and outbound logistics? Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of logistics audit. Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Internal and External Measures Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Logistics Audit? Level 1 Remembering
20 What is meant by Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Performance Measurement? Discuss its functions
in logistics management in detail.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explains Logistics Audit? Discuss them briefly.
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define LPC (Logistics Performance Control) and explain its
modes in detail.
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting Logistical performance
measurement system in a courier company.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measures followed in Performance
measurement perspectives.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
How would you evaluate Internal and External Performance
Measurement? Give with an example.
Level 6 Creating
7.
Explain the steps in building activity based costing model. (
7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
Elucidate the major steps in ABC system implementation in
detail. ( 6 Marks)
8
What is the purpose of activity based costing. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
What is meant by structuring budgets on a ?line item basis??
How does this approach affect the budget process? ( 6
Marks)
9
How will you estimate total logistics costs? Illustrate with an
example.
Level 3 Applying
10
Explain the three objectives for developing and
implementing performance measurement system.
Level 4 Analysing
11
Why is it critical that logistics reporting systems reflect
dynamic rather than static performance?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How does benchmarking related to performance
measurement differ from benchmarking related to
logistical reengineering? ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Explain its scope and opportunities with examples. ( 6
Marks)
13
Is the ideal of a perfect order a realistic operational goal? ( 7
Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Describe and illustrate dynamic knowledge based reporting.
(6 Marks)
14
What is the purpose of trend report? How does it utilize
status report information?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1 ?Performance Measurement system tracks the health of the logistics process?. Explain.
2
For a Performance measurement and control system to keep track of supply chain health on a
real time basis, it should be backed by a well designed logistics information system. Discuss.
3
Differentiate between the effectiveness of traditional costing and activity based costing
methods in the context of logistics costing.
4 Explain how costing methods can help managers to manage and control logistics cost.
UNIT ? V ? CURRENT TRENDS
SYLLABUS: Logistics Information Systems ? Need, Characteristics and Design. E-Logistics ?
Structure and Operation. Logistics Resource Management eLRM. Automatic Identification
Technologies. Reverse Logistics ? Scope, design and as a competitive tool. Global Logistics ?
Operational and Strategic Issues, ocean and air transportation. Strategic logistics planning. Green
Logistics.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define Logistics Information Systems. Level 1 Remembering
2 List the objectives of Designing LIS. Level 2 Understanding
3
How would you show your understanding of Information
Collection System?
Level 3 Applying
4 List the importance of Order Processing. Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you assess the need of E-Logistics? Level 5 Evaluating
6 Differentiate between Domestic and Global Logistics. Level 6 Creating
7 What are the purposes of Insurance? Level 1 Remembering
8 How would you explain E-LRM? Level 2 Understanding
9 How would you apply the stages in LRM? Level 3 Applying
10 What is the usage of Reverse Logistics? Level 4 Analysing
11
Can you identify the different objectives of Reverse
Logistics?
Level 5 Evaluating
12
What is your opinion on E-Commerce Requirements on
Logistics?
Level 6 Creating
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Explain logistics structure required for manufacturing industries in detail?
2
Critically review the current trends in retail logistics with live industry example from Indian
companies.
3
Choose a successful Indian company of your choice which has got a phenomenal reach in
rural markets and explain its supply chain management and outbound logistics operation in a
detailed manner.
4 Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics network with suitable examples.
UNIT ? II ? DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
SYLLABUS: Distribution channel structure - channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and
support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing ?
catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 What is meant by Distribution Channel? Level 1 Remembering
2 Summarize the Value Proposition. Level 2 Understanding
3 Write the features of Channel Structure. Level 3 Applying
4 List any benefits of using channel members. Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you assess the value or importance of identifying
logistics problem?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Write short note on outsourcing. Level 6 Creating
7 What is meant by Channel Strategy? Level 1 Remembering
8
How would you compare between a Retailer and a
Wholesaler?
Level 2 Understanding
9 Name the value addition types. Level 3 Applying
10 What are the factors that used in presale & post sale? Level 4 Analysing
11 Outline the features of selection of service provider. Level 5 Evaluating
12 What is your opinion of JIT? Level 6 Creating
13 What are the factors influencing logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the scope of catalysts for outsourcing trends. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Third party
logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16 Can you list the 4PL major sub system? Level 4 Analysing
17 What are the benefits of logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
18
Compare between the Third party and fourth party
logistics.
Level 2 Understanding
19 What do you mean by Value added services? Level 1 Remembering
20
Can you list the three benefits of Logistics service
contract?
Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How are logistics useful to distribution channels? Give
examples.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Will you explain logistical program variants for different
channel partners?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Explain the procedure for structure of the distribution
channel.
Level 3 Applying
4
Explain and elaborate on the following statement:
?The selection of a superior location network can
create substantial competitive advantage?.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss and Evaluate the logical requirements of the
distribution channel.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Enumerate the various role of logistics in the distribution
channel. ( 7 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
List the advantages of using distribution network. ( 6 Marks)
7
How would you explain benefits of logistical outsourcing in
detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the importance of network design decisions using
decision trees in detail? ( 6 Marks)
8
Interpret the objectives & process of logistics outsourcing
models. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Describe the outcome and benefits of outsourcing contract
terms and conditions. ( 6 Marks)
9
Plan the 3PL service provider for online furniture marketing.(
7 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
Discover the prominent Indian 3PL service providers. ( 6
Marks)
10
How do you describe the framework for customer
preferring in sourcing in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Explain the process of customers prefers to outsource to
4PL. ( 6 Marks)
11
How do you explain the turning logistic services to the
needs to channel partners in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the advantages of using logistics network model. ( 6
Marks)
12
Demonstrate and explain the value addition with a example.
( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Interpret the value addition types in detail? ( 6 Marks)
13
Describe the fundamental similarities and differences
between procurement, manufacturing support, and physical
distribution performances cycles as they relate to logistical
control.
Level 4 Analysing
14 What are third and fourth party logistics? Explain briefly. Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
?The efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution channel is the function of a proper
logistics program?.- Explain
2
As a logistics manager of the firm, how will you design a logistics network to suit the channel
members?
3 ?Fourth Party logistics is an extension of third-party logistics with value addition.?-Comment.
4
?Logistics outsourcing will considerably enhance the competiveness of the organization?-
Discuss.
UNIT ? III ? TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING
SYLLABUS: Transportation System ? Evolution, Infrastructure and Networks. Freight Management ?
Vehicle Routing ? Containerization. Modal Characteristics, Inter-modal Operators and Transport
Economies. Packaging- Design considerations, Material and Cost. Packaging as Unitization. Consumer
and Industrial Packaging.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define transportation? Level 1 Remembering
2 What is meant by Freight Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of multiple origin derivation points? Level 3 Applying
4 What inference can you make for containerization ? Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you list the various category of transport cost Level 5 Evaluating
6 Enumerate the challenges related to vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
7
What are the similarities and difference between routing
school buses and routing federal express local pickup
delivery trucks.
Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of transportation used in
Logistics Management?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Industrial packaging and discuss about its
significance
Level 3 Applying
10 List any two problems in Transportation. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of packaging? Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
13 What is a warehouse? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the design of packaging Level 2 Understanding
15
Give the risk involved while going for industrial packing
system
Level 3 Applying
16
List down the difference in consumer and Industrial
Packaging?
Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of cost associated with packaging? Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Transport economics and material cost? Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Inter model operations? Level 1 Remembering
20 Explain briefly the design consideration for containerization Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Transportation system? Discuss its functions in
Logistics Management in Detail
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explain Transportation distribution channel structure in
detail give suitable example?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define transportation and its explain modes in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting transportation decisions in
details
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measure followed in transportation
logistics in detail
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Discuss the various elements for strategies for transportation
Level 6 Creating
Discuss how transportation done for inflammable products
in detail.
7
Explain the concept of Intermodal operators in detail
Level 1 Remembering
8
Explain how vehicle routing and scheduling done in all
modes of transportation
Level 2 Understanding
9
i) Discuss about the important packaging and design
consideration and material cost of it
Level 3 Applying
ii) How packaging and design done for product which are
exporting to foreign country provide material and cost of it.
10
i)Define consumer and industrial packaging and explain its
features in food product?
Level 4 Analysing
ii) Point out the benefits of consumer and Industrial
packaging it. And discuss the significance in Logistics
Management in detail
11
How would you explain briefly the probabilistic inventory
models?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summaries packaging play an important role
in retail Logistics and explain
its scope and opportunities with examples
Level 2 Understanding
13
Categories the functions of packaging in details.
How would you categories the scope in Logistics
Level 4 Analysing
14
How will you use optimization techniques in
Transportation? Illustrate with an example.
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
In the 21
st
century firms are focusing upon the logistics pipeline to meet their customer need for
shorter lead times or response times. How can warehousing help firms to achieve quicker
response time?
2 - discuss.
3 Logistics is the key to the success of supply chain of a retail organization - Explain
4
Movement and storage are the two basic functions of warehousing. Discuss with examples the
emphasis placed on these two basic functions in logistics.
UNIT ? IV ? PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND COSTS
SYLLABUS: Performance Measurement ? Need, System, Levels and Dimensions. Internal and External
Performance Measurement. Logistics Audit. Total Logistics Cost ? Concept, Accounting Methods. Cost
? Identification, Time Frame and Formatting.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define Performance Measurement. Level 1 Remembering
2 What is Asset Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of Innovations? Level 3 Applying
4
Enumerate the challenges related to logistics performance
level?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you list the various category of performance
measurement?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Explain the concept of Logistics performance control? Level 6 Creating
7 How do you relate metrics to logistics management? Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of Implementation of
ABC?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Conventional Costing and discuss about its
significance?
Level 3 Applying
10 List the advantages of ABC to Logistics. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of Operating Cost. Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Customer Perception. Level 6 Creating
13 What are the different drivers of traditional costing method? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the External measures? Level 2 Understanding
15 Give the risks involved while going for Traditional Costing? Level 3 Applying
16 List down the difference of inbound and outbound logistics? Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of logistics audit. Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Internal and External Measures Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Logistics Audit? Level 1 Remembering
20 What is meant by Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Performance Measurement? Discuss its functions
in logistics management in detail.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explains Logistics Audit? Discuss them briefly.
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define LPC (Logistics Performance Control) and explain its
modes in detail.
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting Logistical performance
measurement system in a courier company.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measures followed in Performance
measurement perspectives.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
How would you evaluate Internal and External Performance
Measurement? Give with an example.
Level 6 Creating
7.
Explain the steps in building activity based costing model. (
7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
Elucidate the major steps in ABC system implementation in
detail. ( 6 Marks)
8
What is the purpose of activity based costing. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
What is meant by structuring budgets on a ?line item basis??
How does this approach affect the budget process? ( 6
Marks)
9
How will you estimate total logistics costs? Illustrate with an
example.
Level 3 Applying
10
Explain the three objectives for developing and
implementing performance measurement system.
Level 4 Analysing
11
Why is it critical that logistics reporting systems reflect
dynamic rather than static performance?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How does benchmarking related to performance
measurement differ from benchmarking related to
logistical reengineering? ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Explain its scope and opportunities with examples. ( 6
Marks)
13
Is the ideal of a perfect order a realistic operational goal? ( 7
Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Describe and illustrate dynamic knowledge based reporting.
(6 Marks)
14
What is the purpose of trend report? How does it utilize
status report information?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1 ?Performance Measurement system tracks the health of the logistics process?. Explain.
2
For a Performance measurement and control system to keep track of supply chain health on a
real time basis, it should be backed by a well designed logistics information system. Discuss.
3
Differentiate between the effectiveness of traditional costing and activity based costing
methods in the context of logistics costing.
4 Explain how costing methods can help managers to manage and control logistics cost.
UNIT ? V ? CURRENT TRENDS
SYLLABUS: Logistics Information Systems ? Need, Characteristics and Design. E-Logistics ?
Structure and Operation. Logistics Resource Management eLRM. Automatic Identification
Technologies. Reverse Logistics ? Scope, design and as a competitive tool. Global Logistics ?
Operational and Strategic Issues, ocean and air transportation. Strategic logistics planning. Green
Logistics.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define Logistics Information Systems. Level 1 Remembering
2 List the objectives of Designing LIS. Level 2 Understanding
3
How would you show your understanding of Information
Collection System?
Level 3 Applying
4 List the importance of Order Processing. Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you assess the need of E-Logistics? Level 5 Evaluating
6 Differentiate between Domestic and Global Logistics. Level 6 Creating
7 What are the purposes of Insurance? Level 1 Remembering
8 How would you explain E-LRM? Level 2 Understanding
9 How would you apply the stages in LRM? Level 3 Applying
10 What is the usage of Reverse Logistics? Level 4 Analysing
11
Can you identify the different objectives of Reverse
Logistics?
Level 5 Evaluating
12
What is your opinion on E-Commerce Requirements on
Logistics?
Level 6 Creating
13 Can you recall the Strategic Issues? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the different responsiveness to green strategy. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Green
Logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16
Distinguish between inter functional and inter organizational
management in logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Global Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
18 What are the drivers of green logistics? Level 2 Understanding
19 What are the benefits of Global Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
20 Define Green Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
Elucidate the need and development of logistics information
system in detail.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explain Logistics Resource Management? Explain them
briefly.
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define LIS and Design and Explain in detail.
Level 3 Applying
4
i)Bring out the levels of Logistics Information systems in
detail. (7 Marks)
ii) Elucidate desired characteristics of Logistics Information
System? (6 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
5
i). Can you elaborate E-Commerce Transactions? (7 Marks)
ii). Discuss in detail about factors affecting online
commercial transactions. (6 Marks)
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
i). Discuss the various E-Commerce logistics solutions. ( 7
Marks)
ii). What is your opinion of E-Logistics structure and
operation? ( 6 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
7
i). Explain the role of intermediaries in global logistics. ( 7
Marks)
ii). How ?free trade zones? and ?trading blocks? influence
global logistics. ( 6 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
8
i). Discuss the Inventory: ?Make to order or Make to stocks?.
( 7 Marks)
ii). Distinguish between Inter functional and inter
Organizational management logistics management in
detail. ( 6 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
9
Discuss about E-Commerce logistics software applications
in details. ( 7 Marks)
List the benefits logistics control information, measurement
and interpretation it?
( 6 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
FirstRanker.com - FirstRanker's Choice
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
BA 5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
Dr.K.Sentamilselvan ? Asst. Professor
Mr.M.Ganesan @ Kaaj ? Asst. Professor
? .
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5025 ? LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ?INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: Definition and Scope of Logistics ? Functions & Objectives ? Customer Value Chain
? Service Phases and attributes ? Value added logistics services ? Role of logistics in Competitive
strategy
? Customer Service
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define the term Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
2 Compare Logistics and Supply chain Management. Level 2 Understanding
3 Identify the Objectives of Logistics Level 3 Applying
4
Can you list any two issues in Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the Similarities of Logistics Management of a
Manufacturing Activity Firm?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Interpret three importance of Logistics Management Level 6 Creating
7 Define Value Chain? Level 1 Remembering
8
Compare the efficient/ Effectiveness of Service phase and
attribution?
Level 2 Understanding
9
How would you show your understanding
on the Value added Logistics service?
Level 3 Applying
10
Discuss the three measures of logistical service and the
importance of each.
Level 4 Analysing
11
What conclusion can you draw the objectives of Logistics
Management?
Level 5 Evaluating
12 How is Logistics Management Strategy used? Level 6 Creating
13
Interpret the barriers of customer service in Logistics
Management
Level 1 Remembering
14
Distinguish between Logistics in Supply chain Non
Manufacturing areas?
Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding
of the activities in a logistics
firms?
Level 3 Applying
16
Discuss how functional integration can benefit logistics
and the firm as whole.
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Market characteristics of Logistics . Level 1 Remembering
18 Classify any two applications of Logistics . Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Competitive Strategy. Level 1 Remembering
20 What are the different strategies follow in Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How do you think international Logistics differ from
Logistics for a firm with global operations?
Level 1 Remembering
2
How would you summaries the factors and forces that
give Logistics importance among other functional areas
of the firm?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Classify the steps involved in strategy planning in
Logistics Management in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
How would you show your understanding on the
importance and objectives of Logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss the role of Logistics in enabling the
manufacturing industries to improve their competitive
advantages.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Explain briefly the various elements of logistics
management.
Level 6 Creating
7
Define value added Logistics service? Explain the
concept in detail with suitable example
Level 1 Remembering
8 Compare the Logistics and supply chain? Level 2 Understanding
9
Construct the application of the Logistics
Function?
Level 3 Applying
Analyze the reason's process Logistics in Detail.
10
List the main characteristics and for sourcing
strategy
Level 4 Analysing
11
How do you explain customer service relationship results
from managing all activities in the Logistics?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summarize the informational such as an
order tacking systems be a substitute for customer services
performance?
Level 2 Understanding
13
How would you examine the obstacles to achieving some
products that benefit significantly from increased time and
place value chain?
Level 4 Analysing
14
How would you describe the goal of a Logistics and
explain the impact of Logistics decision on the decisions
on the success of a firm?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Explain logistics structure required for manufacturing industries in detail?
2
Critically review the current trends in retail logistics with live industry example from Indian
companies.
3
Choose a successful Indian company of your choice which has got a phenomenal reach in
rural markets and explain its supply chain management and outbound logistics operation in a
detailed manner.
4 Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics network with suitable examples.
UNIT ? II ? DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
SYLLABUS: Distribution channel structure - channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and
support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing ?
catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 What is meant by Distribution Channel? Level 1 Remembering
2 Summarize the Value Proposition. Level 2 Understanding
3 Write the features of Channel Structure. Level 3 Applying
4 List any benefits of using channel members. Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you assess the value or importance of identifying
logistics problem?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Write short note on outsourcing. Level 6 Creating
7 What is meant by Channel Strategy? Level 1 Remembering
8
How would you compare between a Retailer and a
Wholesaler?
Level 2 Understanding
9 Name the value addition types. Level 3 Applying
10 What are the factors that used in presale & post sale? Level 4 Analysing
11 Outline the features of selection of service provider. Level 5 Evaluating
12 What is your opinion of JIT? Level 6 Creating
13 What are the factors influencing logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the scope of catalysts for outsourcing trends. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Third party
logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16 Can you list the 4PL major sub system? Level 4 Analysing
17 What are the benefits of logistics outsourcing? Level 1 Remembering
18
Compare between the Third party and fourth party
logistics.
Level 2 Understanding
19 What do you mean by Value added services? Level 1 Remembering
20
Can you list the three benefits of Logistics service
contract?
Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
How are logistics useful to distribution channels? Give
examples.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Will you explain logistical program variants for different
channel partners?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Explain the procedure for structure of the distribution
channel.
Level 3 Applying
4
Explain and elaborate on the following statement:
?The selection of a superior location network can
create substantial competitive advantage?.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Discuss and Evaluate the logical requirements of the
distribution channel.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Enumerate the various role of logistics in the distribution
channel. ( 7 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
List the advantages of using distribution network. ( 6 Marks)
7
How would you explain benefits of logistical outsourcing in
detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the importance of network design decisions using
decision trees in detail? ( 6 Marks)
8
Interpret the objectives & process of logistics outsourcing
models. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Describe the outcome and benefits of outsourcing contract
terms and conditions. ( 6 Marks)
9
Plan the 3PL service provider for online furniture marketing.(
7 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
Discover the prominent Indian 3PL service providers. ( 6
Marks)
10
How do you describe the framework for customer
preferring in sourcing in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Explain the process of customers prefers to outsource to
4PL. ( 6 Marks)
11
How do you explain the turning logistic services to the
needs to channel partners in detail? ( 7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
List the advantages of using logistics network model. ( 6
Marks)
12
Demonstrate and explain the value addition with a example.
( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Interpret the value addition types in detail? ( 6 Marks)
13
Describe the fundamental similarities and differences
between procurement, manufacturing support, and physical
distribution performances cycles as they relate to logistical
control.
Level 4 Analysing
14 What are third and fourth party logistics? Explain briefly. Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
?The efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution channel is the function of a proper
logistics program?.- Explain
2
As a logistics manager of the firm, how will you design a logistics network to suit the channel
members?
3 ?Fourth Party logistics is an extension of third-party logistics with value addition.?-Comment.
4
?Logistics outsourcing will considerably enhance the competiveness of the organization?-
Discuss.
UNIT ? III ? TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING
SYLLABUS: Transportation System ? Evolution, Infrastructure and Networks. Freight Management ?
Vehicle Routing ? Containerization. Modal Characteristics, Inter-modal Operators and Transport
Economies. Packaging- Design considerations, Material and Cost. Packaging as Unitization. Consumer
and Industrial Packaging.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define transportation? Level 1 Remembering
2 What is meant by Freight Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of multiple origin derivation points? Level 3 Applying
4 What inference can you make for containerization ? Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you list the various category of transport cost Level 5 Evaluating
6 Enumerate the challenges related to vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
7
What are the similarities and difference between routing
school buses and routing federal express local pickup
delivery trucks.
Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of transportation used in
Logistics Management?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Industrial packaging and discuss about its
significance
Level 3 Applying
10 List any two problems in Transportation. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of packaging? Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Vehicle routing? Level 6 Creating
13 What is a warehouse? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the design of packaging Level 2 Understanding
15
Give the risk involved while going for industrial packing
system
Level 3 Applying
16
List down the difference in consumer and Industrial
Packaging?
Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of cost associated with packaging? Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Transport economics and material cost? Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Inter model operations? Level 1 Remembering
20 Explain briefly the design consideration for containerization Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Transportation system? Discuss its functions in
Logistics Management in Detail
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explain Transportation distribution channel structure in
detail give suitable example?
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define transportation and its explain modes in detail
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting transportation decisions in
details
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measure followed in transportation
logistics in detail
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Discuss the various elements for strategies for transportation
Level 6 Creating
Discuss how transportation done for inflammable products
in detail.
7
Explain the concept of Intermodal operators in detail
Level 1 Remembering
8
Explain how vehicle routing and scheduling done in all
modes of transportation
Level 2 Understanding
9
i) Discuss about the important packaging and design
consideration and material cost of it
Level 3 Applying
ii) How packaging and design done for product which are
exporting to foreign country provide material and cost of it.
10
i)Define consumer and industrial packaging and explain its
features in food product?
Level 4 Analysing
ii) Point out the benefits of consumer and Industrial
packaging it. And discuss the significance in Logistics
Management in detail
11
How would you explain briefly the probabilistic inventory
models?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How would you summaries packaging play an important role
in retail Logistics and explain
its scope and opportunities with examples
Level 2 Understanding
13
Categories the functions of packaging in details.
How would you categories the scope in Logistics
Level 4 Analysing
14
How will you use optimization techniques in
Transportation? Illustrate with an example.
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
In the 21
st
century firms are focusing upon the logistics pipeline to meet their customer need for
shorter lead times or response times. How can warehousing help firms to achieve quicker
response time?
2 - discuss.
3 Logistics is the key to the success of supply chain of a retail organization - Explain
4
Movement and storage are the two basic functions of warehousing. Discuss with examples the
emphasis placed on these two basic functions in logistics.
UNIT ? IV ? PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND COSTS
SYLLABUS: Performance Measurement ? Need, System, Levels and Dimensions. Internal and External
Performance Measurement. Logistics Audit. Total Logistics Cost ? Concept, Accounting Methods. Cost
? Identification, Time Frame and Formatting.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define Performance Measurement. Level 1 Remembering
2 What is Asset Management? Level 2 Understanding
3 Give some usage of Innovations? Level 3 Applying
4
Enumerate the challenges related to logistics performance
level?
Level 4 Analysing
5
Can you list the various category of performance
measurement?
Level 5 Evaluating
6 Explain the concept of Logistics performance control? Level 6 Creating
7 How do you relate metrics to logistics management? Level 1 Remembering
8
Can you explain the various modes of Implementation of
ABC?
Level 2 Understanding
9
Identify the Conventional Costing and discuss about its
significance?
Level 3 Applying
10 List the advantages of ABC to Logistics. Level 4 Analysing
11 Name the types of Operating Cost. Level 5 Evaluating
12 Give the concept of Customer Perception. Level 6 Creating
13 What are the different drivers of traditional costing method? Level 1 Remembering
14 Explain the factors which influence the External measures? Level 2 Understanding
15 Give the risks involved while going for Traditional Costing? Level 3 Applying
16 List down the difference of inbound and outbound logistics? Level 4 Analysing
17 Specify the objectives of logistics audit. Level 1 Remembering
18 Compare Internal and External Measures Level 2 Understanding
19 Define Logistics Audit? Level 1 Remembering
20 What is meant by Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
What is Performance Measurement? Discuss its functions
in logistics management in detail.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explains Logistics Audit? Discuss them briefly.
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define LPC (Logistics Performance Control) and explain its
modes in detail.
Level 3 Applying
4
Bring out the factors affecting Logistical performance
measurement system in a courier company.
Level 4 Analysing
5
Formulate the role and measures followed in Performance
measurement perspectives.
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
How would you evaluate Internal and External Performance
Measurement? Give with an example.
Level 6 Creating
7.
Explain the steps in building activity based costing model. (
7 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
Elucidate the major steps in ABC system implementation in
detail. ( 6 Marks)
8
What is the purpose of activity based costing. ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
What is meant by structuring budgets on a ?line item basis??
How does this approach affect the budget process? ( 6
Marks)
9
How will you estimate total logistics costs? Illustrate with an
example.
Level 3 Applying
10
Explain the three objectives for developing and
implementing performance measurement system.
Level 4 Analysing
11
Why is it critical that logistics reporting systems reflect
dynamic rather than static performance?
Level 1 Remembering
12
How does benchmarking related to performance
measurement differ from benchmarking related to
logistical reengineering? ( 7 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
Explain its scope and opportunities with examples. ( 6
Marks)
13
Is the ideal of a perfect order a realistic operational goal? ( 7
Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
Describe and illustrate dynamic knowledge based reporting.
(6 Marks)
14
What is the purpose of trend report? How does it utilize
status report information?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1 ?Performance Measurement system tracks the health of the logistics process?. Explain.
2
For a Performance measurement and control system to keep track of supply chain health on a
real time basis, it should be backed by a well designed logistics information system. Discuss.
3
Differentiate between the effectiveness of traditional costing and activity based costing
methods in the context of logistics costing.
4 Explain how costing methods can help managers to manage and control logistics cost.
UNIT ? V ? CURRENT TRENDS
SYLLABUS: Logistics Information Systems ? Need, Characteristics and Design. E-Logistics ?
Structure and Operation. Logistics Resource Management eLRM. Automatic Identification
Technologies. Reverse Logistics ? Scope, design and as a competitive tool. Global Logistics ?
Operational and Strategic Issues, ocean and air transportation. Strategic logistics planning. Green
Logistics.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1 Define Logistics Information Systems. Level 1 Remembering
2 List the objectives of Designing LIS. Level 2 Understanding
3
How would you show your understanding of Information
Collection System?
Level 3 Applying
4 List the importance of Order Processing. Level 4 Analysing
5 Can you assess the need of E-Logistics? Level 5 Evaluating
6 Differentiate between Domestic and Global Logistics. Level 6 Creating
7 What are the purposes of Insurance? Level 1 Remembering
8 How would you explain E-LRM? Level 2 Understanding
9 How would you apply the stages in LRM? Level 3 Applying
10 What is the usage of Reverse Logistics? Level 4 Analysing
11
Can you identify the different objectives of Reverse
Logistics?
Level 5 Evaluating
12
What is your opinion on E-Commerce Requirements on
Logistics?
Level 6 Creating
13 Can you recall the Strategic Issues? Level 1 Remembering
14 Outline the different responsiveness to green strategy. Level 2 Understanding
15
How would you show your understanding of Green
Logistics?
Level 3 Applying
16
Distinguish between inter functional and inter organizational
management in logistics Management?
Level 4 Analysing
17 Define Global Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
18 What are the drivers of green logistics? Level 2 Understanding
19 What are the benefits of Global Logistics? Level 1 Remembering
20 Define Green Logistics. Level 1 Remembering
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1
Elucidate the need and development of logistics information
system in detail.
Level 1 Remembering
2
Explain Logistics Resource Management? Explain them
briefly.
Level 2 Understanding
3
Define LIS and Design and Explain in detail.
Level 3 Applying
4
i)Bring out the levels of Logistics Information systems in
detail. (7 Marks)
ii) Elucidate desired characteristics of Logistics Information
System? (6 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
5
i). Can you elaborate E-Commerce Transactions? (7 Marks)
ii). Discuss in detail about factors affecting online
commercial transactions. (6 Marks)
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
i). Discuss the various E-Commerce logistics solutions. ( 7
Marks)
ii). What is your opinion of E-Logistics structure and
operation? ( 6 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
7
i). Explain the role of intermediaries in global logistics. ( 7
Marks)
ii). How ?free trade zones? and ?trading blocks? influence
global logistics. ( 6 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
8
i). Discuss the Inventory: ?Make to order or Make to stocks?.
( 7 Marks)
ii). Distinguish between Inter functional and inter
Organizational management logistics management in
detail. ( 6 Marks)
Level 2 Understanding
9
Discuss about E-Commerce logistics software applications
in details. ( 7 Marks)
List the benefits logistics control information, measurement
and interpretation it?
( 6 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
10
What are the operational and strategic issues in Ocean and Air
transportation? Give examples.
Level 4 Analysing
11
How would strategic marketing planning apply to green
logistics initiatives?
Level 1 Remembering
12
What dimensions of an internal and external environment
might be affected by green supply chain initiatives?
Level 2 Understanding
13
i)Develop Shipper?s guide to green logistics in detail? (
7marks)
ii) Plan control and compliances in detail. (6 Marks)
Level 4 Analysing
14
What are the drivers of green logistics initiatives in the
organization?
Level 1 Remembering
PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
Efficiency and Effectiveness of the logistic system depends on the information
requirements at the operational and tactical levels respectively. Explain
2
?Containerization has eliminated many barriers in cross-border movement of goods?.-Explain.
3
Explain how ?Green Logistics? strategies can be tuned to a product life cycle approach adopted
by
companies.
4
Elucidate the Recent trends in logistics control with suitable examples.
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