Hps2207:Warehousing Question Paper
Hps2207:Warehousing
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
Durco a manufacture of domestic appliances is witnessing distribution difficulties and a firm of consultant is called in to try to identify the firms’ problems. After several weeks of investigation the consultant present their report. In the report they suggest that the design option for distribution and transport network is a major problem. They also point out that investment in stocks is at a very high level. However the distribution to customers is very poor with frequent stock outs on important components.
(a) As a supply chain expert explain the various distribution networks that the firm can adopt stating their advantages and disadvantages. (15 Marks) (b) Explain the likely transport net work that the consultants are likely to advice stating their advantages and disadvantages. (10 Marks) (c) Explain at least ten importance of transport networks. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain in details the two dimensions against which performance of distribution network can be evaluated. (10 Marks) (b) Explain the role of distributors in the supply chain management. (10 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain the factors affecting carrier and shipper decision. (10 Marks) (b) Explain the various modes of transport stating their advantages and disadvantages. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain the major drivers of supply chain performance. (5 Marks) (b) With the aid of diagram explain the supply chain management concept. (5 Marks) (c) Explain at least ten advantages of coding. (5 Marks) (d) Explain some of characteristics of efficient store codes. (5 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain the various ways in which ware housing add value to products. (5 Marks) (b) Explain the various methods of coding. (5 Marks) (c) Explain in details the various records maintained in the warehouse. (10 Marks)
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