DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Second Semester
MODERN LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain in brief some of the major challenges faced in
Global procurement.
2. What is Kanban? Mention some of the major benefits of
Kanban in inventory handling.
3. Distinguish between consignment convergence and
divergence.
4. Write in brief about the impact of lead time gap in
logistics management.
5. What are terminal networks?
6. Differentiate 3PL and 4PL Services.
7. List out the steps involved in Trade Fair and Event
Transportation.
8. Write in brief about automatic identification technologies
used in logistics information systems.
Sub. Code
25
DE-4258
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SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss in detail about demand forecasting and its
impact on logistics management.
10. Explain in detail how logistics is viewed as a key enabler
for marketing function.
11. Explain in detail customs formalities involved in EXIM
logistics.
12. Discuss in detail 4PL services and its benefits.
13. Explain the important features of UN International
convention on multimodel transport of goods.
14. Explain in detail the concept of "GSI" System.
15. Discuss in detail about E-logistics and its significance.
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