DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Third Semester
RAIL-ROAD LOGISTICS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define Logistics. Explain the significance of
transportation in logistics management.
2. Discuss the factors influencing the growth in rail
logistics.
3. What is called as 'Cargo Consolidation'? List down the
different ways of freight fixation.
4. What are the unique features and facilities of road
logistics in comparison with other modes of logistics?
5. Explain the safety and security measures to be adopted
in handling the cargo in the National highways.
6. What are the roles and responsibilities of supply chain
partners in ensuring effective Cargo movement?
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7. Which are the segments highly suitable for road logistics?
List down its merits.
8. Give an account of any recent technology application that
visibly changed the logistics operations in an effective
manner with suitable examples.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the evolution and growth of transportation in
logistics operations in India.
10. Discuss the growth of Cargo movement in worldwide.
Explain the role of Indian Railways in popularizing the
Cargo movement in India.
11. Enumerate the competitive environment in logistics
operations among the different modes of land
transportation.
12. Discuss the innovative schemes and facilities put in
practice in handling different cargo operations that are
suitable for a wide range of segments.
13. Discuss the current scenario of Indian Road
infrastructure. What are all the challenges ahead in
improving the infrastructure?
14. Elaborate the problems and prospects of inter-state
logistics in road transportation with North Eastern
States in India.
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15. Write a detailed note on the following;
In-bound logistics Vs Outbound Logistics.
Continental transportation.
Reverse Logistics.