OM0012 – Supply Chain Management

 

 

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(Winter/November 2012)

Master of Business Administration – MBA Semester 3

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0012 – Supply Chain Management (4 credits)

(Book ID:B1234)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

 

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

 

Q1.a. What are the characteristics of a Supply Chain?                                   5 marks(150-200) words

 

Answer : Supply chain management (SCM) features and functions help coordinate the movement of products and services from suppliers to customers (including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers).

 

 

 

 

b. Explain the Logistics process with an example.                                         5 marks(150-200) words

 

Answer : Logistical processes facilitate the relationships between production and the movement of products. Specifically, logistical processes should address many of the aspects of production, including time, costs and quality. When a company successfully coordinates these logistical processes, the company can track the process through production, consumption, storage and disposal. A functional logistical process also relies on the proper geographical location of all assets within the organization.

 

 

 

 

Q2.c. Explain the Concept of Integration with examples                             5 marks(150-200) words

Answer : Integration is an important concept in mathematics and, together with its inverse, differentiation, is one of the two main operations in calculus. Given a function f of a real variable x and an interval [a, b] of the real line, the definite integral

 

 

 

 

 

d. How do Strategic Sources help long-term business process?                  5 marks(150-200) words

Answer : Business Process Sourcing

 

Organizations today have come to expect more through Business Process Sourcing, more than the average low-cost transaction processing. Companies are now looking for new ways to achieve performance and derive value and Business Process Sourcing provides them the solution to control costs, reduce risk, adapt to changes quickly and grow their business

 

The Terrain Managed Business

 

 

 

 

Q3. Discuss origin of Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR)

                                                                                                                       10 marks(300-400) words

 

Answer : 1) Definition

 

CPFR is not a technical standard but a collaborative approach allowing the   Supply Chain’s partners, whose objectives might be opposite, to have visibility of the forecasted demand in order to satisfy the future needs.

This is obtained through a process of sales

 

 

 

 

 

Q4. Explain the factors influencing customer behaviour.                       10 marks(300-400) words

 

Answer : Consumer behaviour refers to the selection, purchase and consumption of goods and services for the satisfaction of their wants.

 

1.            Cultural Factors

 

Consumer behaviour is deeply influenced by cultural factors such as: buyer culture, subculture, and social class.

 

 

 

 

Q5. Give a brief introduction on all steps involved in Procurement process?     10 marks (300-400) words

Answer : For every procurement project, a formal and professional procurement process will save time, save money and reduce risk. This article shows you how to hit the ground running with a procurement project and to deliver a professional result.

 

You will learn how you can use a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q6. Write a note on assessment tool                                                         10 marks(300-400) words

 

Answer :  Assessment tools

 

The tools and resources below may provide you with a framework for conducting effective assessment. The documents are adapted from an assessment workbook developed by Dr. Jenny Bergeron while at the University of Richmond, in order to assist faculty and staff with their assessment efforts as part of the University of Richmond’s reaccreditation efforts.

 

  • The Assessment Process will provide you with an overview of each step in the assessment cycle.

 

 

 

 

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