Dpsm 025:Materials Management Question Paper
Dpsm 025:Materials Management
Course:Diploma In Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : ACCOUNTING FINANCE & INVESTMENT
UNIT CODE : DPSM 025/PSCM 025
UNIT TITLE : MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Question One
Explain five most commonly accepted design and layout principles of store house.
(15 marks)
Explain three advantages and two disadvantages of through flow systems.
(15 marks)
Question Two
Explain five various types of racking in store house.
(10 marks)
Give five different types of mechanical handling equipment.
(10 marks)
Question Three
Discuss five reasons why companies keep holding stocks.
(10 marks)
The Pareto principle serves as the basis for ABC analysis. Explain five advantages claimed in purchasing and the management of materials for using the Pareto concept.
(10 marks)
Question Four
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems have developed at a fast rate in the materials management. Explain five benefits for using RFID system.
(10 marks)
Explain how internet can be used to maximize relationships with materials suppliers.
(10 marks)
Question Five
Define the concept materials management.
(4 marks)
Explain the job specification for a materials management manager.
(12 marks)
Explain four key activities in materials management.
(4 marks)
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