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Logistics And Transportation Management (Pscm 333) Question Paper

Logistics And Transportation Management (Pscm 333)

Course:Accounting, Finance& Investments

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one (compulsory) and any other two questions.
Question One
Define the term logistics management.
(2 marks)
Discuss the main components of logistics.
(12 marks)
Identify the main challenges facing a reverse logistics system.
(6 marks)
Transport is an element of distribution cost that should be considered during the designing of a distributing system and this is a preserve of the transport department. Explain the general functions of the transport department in organizations.
(10 marks)

Question Two
Discuss the total cost concept as used in logistics.
In logistics cross functional teams are very important in improving continuity of supply and increasing efficiency. Clearly discuss the benefits of such teams to organizations.

Question Three
Every warehouse should be designed to the specific requirements of the supply chain of which it is a part whether the warehouse operations, are manual or highly automated, the operations are similar. Discuss the main operations of a warehouse.
(10 marks)
Explain the various benefits of using inter-modal transport.
(10 marks)

Question Four
Both shippers and carriers are concerned with reducing costs and improving transportation productivity, cost improvement can arise from a number of tactical or strategic improvements. Discuss some of these tactical and strategic opportunities. (20 marks)

Question Five
Identify the main components of customer service.
(10 marks)
Briefly discuss the rights of logistics management.
(10 marks)

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