Psm 509 International Procurement And Logistics Kitengela Campus Question Paper
Psm 509 International Procurement And Logistics Kitengela Campus
Course:Masters Of Business Administration Procurement And Supply Management
Institution: Kca University question papers
Exam Year:2014
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2013/2014
EXAMINATION FOR THE MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(MBA) PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
PSM 509 INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS KITENGELA
CAMPUS
DATE: AUGUST, 2014
TIME: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any Other Three Questions
QUESTION ONE (31 MARKS)
TOYOTA: A GLOBAL AUTO MANUFACTURER.
Toyota Motor Corporation is Japan’s top auto manufacturer and has experienced significant growth in
global sales over the last two decades. A key issue facing Toyota is the design of its global production
and distribution network. Part of Toyota’s global strategy is to open factories in every market it serves.
Toyota must decide what the production capability of each of the factories will be, as this has a
significant impact in the desired distribution system. At one extreme, each plant can be equipped only
for local production. At the other extreme, each plant is capable of supplying every market.
Prior to 1996, Toyota used specialized local factories for each market. After the Asian financial crisis
in 1996/1997, Toyota redesigned its plant so that it can also export to markets that remain strong when
the local market weakens. Toyota calls this strategy “global complementation.”
Whether to be global or local is an issue for Toyota’s parts plants. Should they be designed for local
consumption or should there be few parts plants globally that supply multiple assembly plants?
With reference to the above case answer the following questions
(a)
Using any three appropriate supply chain theories, justify the need to establish Supply Chain
function in Toyota Corporation.
(b)
(10 Marks)
Discuss the three major roles of supply chain management in Toyota Corporation. (10 Marks)
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(c)
Lean supply chain management philosophy is highly embraced by Toyota. Outline and discuss
the benefits of leanness.
(d)
(5 Marks)
Supply chain management is characterized by THREE key flows. Discuss these with respect to
Toyota.
(6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (23 MARKS)
The Bullwhip Effect is common occurrence in supply chains characterised by high volumes of
Inventory.
(a) Explain the Term Bullwhip effect.
(3 Marks)
(b) What are the causes of bullwhip effect in supply chains?
(10 Marks)
(c) Outline and discuss the measures taken by organizations to mitigate the bullwhip phenomenon.
(10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (23 MARKS)
(a) Define the term Logistics.
(2 Marks)
b) The evolution and historical developments of logistics has been summarized in 4 phases.
Outline and discuss these 4 phases up to the modern stage.
(21 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (23 MARKS)
(a)
Define Supplier Relationship Management in the context of International Procurement.
(2 Marks)
(b)
Mention and discuss some of the Supplier Relationship Management practices used by
international procurement professionals.
(21 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE (23 MARKS)
Write short notes on the following:
(i) Third party logistics providers and their activities. (10 Marks)
(ii) What are the major forms of reverse logistics? (13 Marks)
QUESTION SIX (23 MARKS)
Most organizations today adopt lean supply chain management practices and approaches;
(i) Define the concept of lean supply chain management practices.
(ii) Explain the major approaches/activities that are adopted by international organizations in their
effort to become lean.
(3 Marks)
(20 Marks)
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