DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Third Semester
WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012-13 Academic year and 2013 Calender year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the functions of warehousing with examples.
2. What is an ideal warehouse? Highlight its characteristics.
3. Describe the measures and metrics of warehouse
operations.
4. Elucidate the criteria for selecting a suitable material
storage system.
5. Compare and contrast the inventory classification
systems.
6. Explain the warehouse structure along with Master Data
and Master View.
7. Explain the industrial waste disposal process with
examples.
8. Discuss the problems and issues that arise during the
shipment process.
Sub. Code
36
DE-850
2
wk14
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the utility and advantage of warehouses using
suitable examples. Highlight their role in facilitating
handling, transportation and storage.
10. Discuss the principles and steps involved in setting up a
new distribution warehouse. What layout do you propose?
11. Describe the steps involved in identification and
classification of materials and products in a warehouse.
12. Explain the different unloading and loading equipments
used in a warehouse. Highlight their merits and
demerits.
13. Explain the various methods of inventory issue pricing.
Give the cost and profit implications to the organization.
14. Explain the procedure for warehouse documentation and
how IT can be leveraged for effective warehouse
operations.
15. Explain the industrial safety equipments used in a
warehouse. State their specific application avenues.