Hbc2214:Procument And Logistics Question Paper
Hbc2214:Procument And Logistics
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2014
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
(a) Highlight limitations of global purchasing. (6 marks)
(b) Discuss limitations of water transport. (6 marks)
(c) Explain various types of materials used in production. (6 marks)
(d) Highlight cost overheads that make up stock holding costs. (6 marks)
(e) Explain supply chain activities. (6 marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
(a) A newly approved strategy needs careful implementation mechanism. You have just been outsourced to implement one for a soft drink manufacture. Discuss how to carry out this task. (10marks) (b) Discuss the traditional procurement procedure. (6 marks)
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QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the factors which determine the right quantity of inventory. (6 marks)
(b) Haphazard delivery of materials leads to poor material identification problems. You have been requested to give a lecture on the benefits of proper material classification and identification. Discuss your findings. (10 marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the main activities of the logistics pipeline. (10 marks)
(b) Practitioners think the periodical review system is the best for developing economies like in Kenya. Discuss how you will operationalise it in your organization. (10 marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the technique used in forecasting market demand. (10 marks)
(b) Meeting customer demand may entail using more than mode of transport. Discuss the benefits of combining air and road transport such a goal. (10 marks)
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