DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
First Semester
PRINCIPLES OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What are the functions of logistics system?
2. How is it that customer service results from managing all
activities in the logistics mix?
3. Write short notes on Fleet management.
4. Explain the value of information in logistics.
5. What are the factors to be considered to determine ideal
location of a ware house?
6. Explain the type of services provided by 3PL.
7. Explain Push-Pull strategy relating to supply chain
system. Why is it called as an ideal mix?
8. Explain the process of logistics management.
Sub. Code
15
DE-3141
2
wk10
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the role of product package in the design of
distribution strategy.
10. Explain the types of warehouses.
11. Explain the function based supply chain performance
management system.
12. Discuss about the principles of logistics applicable in any
two countries of your choice.
13. Explain the various methods of distribution systems.
14. Explain activity based costing. Mention its benefits over
the management.
15. Discuss the salient features of road and rail modes of
transportation.
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