SMU Assignments: Spring 2013: contact us for answers at assignmentssolution@gmail.com

(Spring/Feb 2013) 

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. Analyse the key issues in Supply Chain Management
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q2. Managers usually do not prefer a single best purchasing strategy. As there are many options and variables, managers try to design the best-fit strategy based on the requirements of the project. Evaluate this.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q3. How does a company select a 3 Party Logistics company
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. What are the strategies used for the risk mitigation of controllable risk?
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5. Discuss the impact of e-commerce on SCM
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q6. What are the reasons for the bullwhip effect and what methods may be employed to reduce it?
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Spring/Feb 2013) 

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. Summarise the various barriers to outsourcing
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q2. Each strategy for offshore outsourcing has its own intended impact on business. Evaluate each strategy.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q3. The project leader has a vital role in all business activities. Driving an outsourcing project is a difficult task requiring strong leadership skills. While selecting individuals for this role what characteristics must be considered?
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. Explain in detail the concept of capturing current costs
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5. Explain any five rules that the management must follow (to address)when communicating with employees and society
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q6. Explain the impact of outsourcing on innovation, knowledge management and risk management.
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Spring/Feb 2013) 

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. Take the example of wheat flour (‘atta’). Explain the various steps/ levels that it has to travel to reach the consumers
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q2. Explain the various components of the red meat industry
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q3. Explain any five challenges that large scale food manufacturers need to face in the manufacturing industry.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. Analyse the importance of collaboration in supermarket supply chains
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5. Explain the different outsourcing strategies in the food sector
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q6. Explain the demand and supply which influence organic farming
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Spring/Feb 2013) 

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. What are the objectives of inventory management
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q2. Explain the concept of Order-to-Cash (OTC) cycle.
    10 marks
(300-400 words

Q3. What are the approaches to allocate factory overheads
    10 marks
(300-400 words

Q4. What are the steps in layout process?
    10 marks
(300-400 words

Q5. Discuss code 39 barcode in details
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q6. Explain the various methods of cycle counting
    10 marks
(300-400 words