Pscm 330: Supply Chain Management Question Paper
Pscm 330: Supply Chain Management
Course:Accounting And Finance
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2ND TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
UNIT CODE : PSCM 330
UNIT TITLE : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Question One
DIY Ltd. Is a Kenyan Company which specializes in the production of fast moving agricultural products. The sales turnover of the company is on the decline with increased operational and distribution costs. The distribution of agricultural products in Kenya is highly government regulated. All the products are distributed to the consumers through distribution channels. Some of the channels used include non-shop distributors such as hawkers and market sellers, etc.
The DIY Ltd performance is affected by poor policies on supply chain management. The management of the company is considering the introduction of a new supply chain management system as a measure to address the problems facing it.
Required:
Discuss the actions DIY Ltd should take to reduce supply chain costs.
(10 Marks)
Analyse the factors that may affect the distribution system at DIY Ltd.
(10 Marks)
Comment on the need to introduce a proper supply chain management system at DIY Ltd.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Intermediaries play a vital role in the distribution of goods and services in supply chain. Explain the factors that supply chain managers need to consider when selecting the intermediaries.
(20 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss the impact of reverse logistics on a manufacturing firm in a supply chain system.
(10 Marks)
Discuss the causes of discrepancies in the supply chain system.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
Explain any FIVE value adding activities in the supply chain network.
(10 Marks)
Explain the considerations in the design of an effective supply chain network structure.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Explain the factors in supply chain re-engineering process.
(10 Marks)
Explain the benefits of information Technology in supply chain management.
(10 Marks)
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