Pscm 333: Logistics And Transport Management Question Paper
Pscm 333: Logistics And Transport Management
Course:Accounting,Finance And Investiments
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2ND TRIMESTER 2012(EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
UNIT CODE : PSCM 333
UNIT TITLE : LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Question One
Define logistics.
(2mks)
Outline the various objectives of logistics.
(5mks)
Discuss the three phases of logistics.
(9mks)
There are various logistics field. Explain each one giving an example in each case.
(14mks)
Question Two
Discuss the duties of a transport department within an organization.
(10mks)
Discuss the air as a mode of transport giving advantages and disadvantages.
(10mks)
Question Three
Explain the factors to be considered when choosing the mode of transport to be used within an organization.
(10mks)
Explain five reasons why containerisation is increasingly becoming popular in transportations of goods.
(10mks)
Question Four
Transaction elements of a customer services are usually divided into three categories. Discuss the categories.
(10mks)
What is the role of distribution centres and warehouses within a given organization set up?
(10mks)
Question Five
What are the alternative distribution channel.
(10mks)
Explain the functions of warehouse as an aide for transportation. (10mks)
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