DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
RETAIL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
(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. What are backward and forward linkages? Explain.
2. Is logistics enabler of Just-in-time? Comment.
3. Explain the concept of stock level management.
4. Enumerate the rules relating to vessel booking.
5. Examine the nature of invoice management.
6. Point out the characteristics of logistics of time
perishables and quality perishables.
7. Write a short notes on reverse logistics.
8. Why is canban system required? Explain.
Sub. Code
36
DE-3110
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the various dimensions of logistics with an
illustration.
10. Discuss in detail the functions performed by logistics.
11. How is outboard documentation prepared? Explain.
12. Explain the nature and scope of EXIM logistics.
13. What are common services for 3PL/4PL? Explain.
14. Write an elaborate note on Intermodal and multimodal
logistics.
15. Examine the significance of bonded warehousing.
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