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Name
Reg No A
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
07 THRISSUR CLUSTER
THIRD SEMESTER M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC 2017
Department of Production Engineering
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
07PE7107 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Time 3 hours Max.Marks: 60
Answer all six questions. Part of each question is compulsory.
Answer either part or part of each question
Q.no. Module 1 Marks
1a Justify that the effective management of the Supply Chain contributes positively to
the growth of an organisation?
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Answer b or c
b With any example of your choice explain the role of network design in Supply
Chain Management.
5
c Give your suggestions on managing the Development Chain along with the
existing Supply Chain of the organisation.
5
Q.no. Module 2 Marks
2a What benefits can be expected from Risk Pooling in the Supply Chain? 4
Answer b or c
b Discuss the impacts of Bull-Whip Effect in the case of a Healthcare product
manufacturer.
5
c Examine how the inventory reduction strategies help in reducing inventories in the
case of perishable goods.
5
Q.no. Module 3 Marks
3a How different is a Push-based Supply Chain from a Pull-based one? 4
Answer b or c
b What is your view on preferring the decentralised warehousing over the
centralised warehousing in the case of fast moving consumer goods?
5
c With any example of your choice, Elaborate how a Push-Pull Supply Chain works. 5
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Q.no. Module 4 Marks
4a Explain how 3PL contributes to the effectiveness of supply chain? 4
Answer b or c
b Discuss the merits and demerits of Strategic Alliances in Automotive sector 5
c Enumerate the Requirements for a good Retailer-Supplier Partnership? 5
Q.no. Module 5 Marks
5a What are the attributes that a company should have to make Mass Customization
work?
5
Answer b or c
b How crucial is Standardization in Design for Logistics approach? 7
c Assuming that you are awaiting a consignment based on an order you had made
from an online-store, explain the role Information Technology from the beginning
to the end of process.
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Q.no. Module 6 Marks
6a What is the role of DSS in Supply Chain Management Systems? 5
Answer b or c
b Briefly explain the structure of a DSS required for a Ceramic Tiles supply chain.
The members of supply chain are Clay supplier, Transporters, Manufacturer,
Stockists and Retailers. Customers for the Ceramic Tiles include builders,
contractors and people building own home.
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c Explain the factors to be considered for selecting a DSS for an automobile service
station network. Assume that the organisation operates 12 service stations in a
district. They offer service of all models of passenger cars.
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