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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
07 THRISSUR CLUSTER
THIRD SEMESTER M.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017
Mechanical Engineering
(Manufacturing Systems Management)
07PE7107 Supply Chain Management
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 3 Hours
Answer all six questions. Part of each question is compulsory.
Answer either part or part of each question
Q.no.
Module 1
Marks
1a Locate the impact of Globalization on Supply Chain Networks. 4
Answer b or c
b Construct the conditions to be considered to make better network design
decisions under Uncertainity.
5
c List the factors influencing the distribution network design. 5
Q.no. Module 2 Marks
2a Outline the lack of supply chain coordination and the Bullwhip Effect 4
Answer b or c
b Point out the effect on performance of lack of coordination. 5
c Show all the Levers to achieve coordination in supply chain. 5
Q.no. Module 3 Marks
3a Illustrate the push/pull view of supply chain process.
4
Answer b or c
b Mention the five important points in demand forecasting for an organization? 5
c List out the forecasting methods? 5
Q.no. Module 4 Marks
4a Briefly explain the role of sourcing in supply chain.. 4
Answer b or c
b Describe the Risks of using Third party in Logistics 5
c Develop the procurement process. 5
Q.no. Module 5 Marks
5a Point out the role of IT in a supply chain. 5
Answer b or c
b What are the different types of design options for a distribution network? 7
c Information with respect to Supply Chain Driver-Discuss. 7
Q.no. Module 6 Marks
6a Summarize the types decision and modelling decisions.
5
Answer b or c
b Briefly explain the components of decision models. 7
c Show the structure of DSS. 7