OM0012-Supply Chain Management

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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
OM0012-Supply Chain Management
(Book ID: B1542)
Assignment (60 Marks)
Note: Answer all questions must be written within 300 to 400 words each. Each Question carries
10 marks 6 X 10=60
Q1. Explain the different modes of transportation.
Answer. Modes of Transportation
The movement of goods from one place to another within a supply chain is known as
transportation. It starts from the beginning of a supply chain and ends when the product reaches
the hands of the customer. With the increasing globalisation in supply chain and growth of ecommerce, the importance of transportation has grown tremendously. This is because the supply
of products is now needed for distant places. And transportation decisions in a supply chain affect
Q2. What is risk pooling? Why is it important in supply chain management? List the four main
types of risk pooling.
Answer. Risk pooling and its types
Risk pool is a term used in risk management, mostly in insurance companies. Under this system,
insurance companies come together to form a pool, which can provide protection to insurance
companies against catastrophic risks such as floods, earthquakes, etc.
There are several types of risk pooling strategies that are used in supply chain management. Each
Q3. Explain the different types of purchases in portfolio analysis.
Explanation of the concepts - 10
Answer. Portfolio analysis classifies purchases into four categories. They are as follows:
Routine commodity – Routine commodity includes many standard items with low price. For
example, stationery, food items, fuel and so on are the routine commodities. These commodities
are readily available in the market. Many suppliers compete in the market by offering the lowest
possible prices for these commodities. The routine commodities have many purchases and hence
Q4. Describe the reasons for bullwhip effect and explain the methods to decrease bullwhip
effect.
Reasons - 4
Methods to decrease - 6
Answer. Reasons for bullwhip effect:
Demand forecasting – We define demand forecasting as the process of estimating the future
demand of products or services. The decision makers in the supply chain are responsible for
creating a demand forecast. The upstream member in the supply chain needs to readjust the
Q5. Explain the concept 3PL? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using 3PL?
Explanation of 3 PL - 3
Advantages and Disadvantages - 7
Answer. Third-party logistics (3PL) is the use of an external company to perform few or all of a
company’s logistics management and product distribution functions. 3PL is a true strategic
alliance because it involves complex relationships that are not included in a traditional logistics –
supplier relationship. Modern 3PL provides continuous services and involves long-term
commitment, process management, and multiple functions. Modern 3PL are more stabilised than
Q6. Explain the framework and impacts of integrating IT with SCM?
Framework - 5
Impacts - 5
Answer. Framework for IT integrated SCM:
Knowledge and IT management – It includes IT training and education, investment in capital
knowledge, e-training, e-learning, multimedia, cross-functional training, group wares.
E-commerce – It provides access to alternative markets, networking opportunities, advancement
in technology, reduced costs, faster processes, open communication, CRM, e-work, and the ability
to compete in the international market.
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