DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
MODERN LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What is logistics? State its importance.
2. Bring out the role of logistics in demand forecasting.
3. Identify the link between logistics and order fulfillment.
4. Briefly explain the contribution of logistics to market
forecasting.
5. Give a detailed account of EXIM logistics.
6. Distinguish between 3PL and 4PL.
7. What is multimodal transport? Explain its significance.
8. Elucidate the need for logistics information system.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. "Logistics is the vital enabler of production function"-
Discuss.
10. Describe the role and contributions of logistics in In-plant
distribution.
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11. Discuss the multidimensional role of logistics in
marketing functions.
12. Narrate in detail the procedures involved in import
logistics management.
13. Who are logistics service providers? Explain their various
value added services.
14. Examine the problems and prospects of international
supply chain management.
15. Write a detailed essay on logistics resource management.