DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
STRATEGIC 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. Examine the importance of strategic logistics
management.
2. How can logistics act as an enabler of VMI?
3. Explain in detail the concept of Balanced Scorecard.
4. What are the merits of bench marking in logistics?
5. Study the relevance of synergy in logistics strategic
analysis.
6. What are the features of logistics strategy audit?
7. Bring out the importance of location and timing tactics.
8. Discuss the precautions to be adopted while choosing the
logistics service partner.
Sub. Code
33
DE-3149
2
wk 3
PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Establish the relationship between logistics strategy and
business success.
10. Analyze the role of logistics in the present competitive
scenario.
11. What are the factors to be considered while implementing
external analysis for strategy formulation?
12. Give a detailed explanation about identification of critical
success factors.
13. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of strategic
alliances and collaborative partnership.
14. Critically evaluate Simon's Seven Strategy questions for
efficient implementation of logistics strategy.
15. Write short notes on
4PL
SWOT Analysis
PESTLE.
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