SMU Assignments: Winter drive November 2012:May 2013 Exams: contact us for answers at assignmentssolution@gmail.com

(Winter/November 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Supply Chain Management” Specialization
SC0001 – Supply Chain Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1542)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1.
a. Explain with an example, the final step for achieving strategic fit

b. Explain the two trade-offs in transportation design
    5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q2. Discuss the classification of strategic roles for different facilities in a large scale supply chain network.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q3. Why is the process of managing inventory important in supply chain management?
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. How is information helpful in coordinating the systems in a supply chain?
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5.
a. Explain the different types of purchases.

b. Elaborate on the various constructs of SCM
    5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q6. Define distribution strategy. Explain the different types of distribution strategies that are widely used.
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Winter/November 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Supply Chain Management” Specialization
SC0002 - Outsourcing
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1543)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1.
    a. What are the main barriers of outsourcing?

    b. Describe functional process outsourcing with an example     5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q2. What are the four strategies for offshore outsourcing? Explain them with a diagram
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q3. “Organisations need to consider outsourcing as another management discipline.” Justify.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. What is value chain? Bring out the differences between the value chain in a Product Company and Service Company using appropriate figures.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5.
    a. How does an organisation see an outsourcing opportunity in process terms?
    b. What are the responsibilities of an outsourcing team?     5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q6. What is the significance of creating a scorecard when you are planning to outsource a process? And, what does the scorecard include
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Winter/November 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Supply Chain Management” Specialization
SC0003 - Food Supply Chain Management
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1544)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1.
    a. The role of quality remains an influencing factor in the food supply chain. Substantiate
    b. Explain in detail the different types of buying decisions.     5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q2. Explain the JIT approach. What is Total Quality Management (TQM) approach?
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q3. What does the agricultural policy in India intend to attain? Explain briefly post harvest technology or management
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. What are the challenges that suppliers face when managing commercial relationship for the small-scale company?
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5.
    a. Explain the psychological approach to the theories of perceived risks

    b. Discuss the features of the Indian poultry sector     5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q6. Explain the critical issues to be researched in food supply chain. Explain the aspects that will have an impact on food retailing
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Winter/November 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Supply Chain Management” Specialization
SC0004 - Inventory Management
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1545)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1.
    a. Describe the force Content & Structure of People Management System
    b. Describe in brief the inventory carrying costs.     5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q2. Explain any three types of business environment and provide their effects on the inventory management.
    10 marks
(300-400 words

Q3. What is an EOQ model? Explain
    10 marks
(300-400 words

Q4. Mention the types of locator system
    10 marks
(300-400 words

Q5.
    a. Explain the need for safety stock

    b. Discuss the various methods of disposing the obsolete stock     5 marks
(150-200) words
5 marks
(150-200) words

Q6. List and explain the various financial ratios important in financial statement analysis.
    10 marks
(300-400 words