DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Third Semester
PACKING AND PACKAGING MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012-2013 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is Packing and list out the essential functions of
Packing?
2. What is eco friendly packaging?
3. How packaging for hazardous products is designed?
4. Explain the costs involved in Packaging for two consumer
goods with suitable examples.
5. Describe in brief the procedure for booking and delivery
of consignments by rail.
6. Write short notes on the following
Palletization for Packaging and Transport
Bar Code Technology.
Sub. Code
31
DE-4259
2
Ws9
7. Write short notes on the following
RF Tags
Packaging of Perishable Product
8. Discuss the importance of 'Lab Test' in packing approval
with its merits.
PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. What are the main objectives of packaging and the
functions it serves? Explain with illustrations.
10. Prove from various marketing and technical
requirements for good packaging that packaging can be
used as a marketing tool?
11. Explain the key environmental factors in Packing and
recycling procedures with suitable examples.
12. Suggest and briefly explain with an example the
Packaging System for Tablets, Fruit Juices, Potato Chips
and Milk products.
13. How are packaging and containerisation correlated?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of
containerisation?
14. Write a detailed note on the following
Sustainable Packaging
Packing Materials and Components
15. Explain the technology trends in Packaging Industry in
India.
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