NMIMS
Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: International Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Internal Assignment Applicable for April 2022 Examination
1. A
multinational consumer electronics company is planning its foray into Indian
market and has forecast strong demand for its range of smart TVs. Help the
company in its supply chain planning & suggest a supply chain strategy for
its Indian foray.
(10 Marks)
2.
Explain the various factors to be considered while planning the logistics of an
Indian
tire manufacturing company that is embarking on its international journey
beginning
with tire exports to US, UK, Germany, France & Italy. Given the logistical
requirements, which of these countries would you recommend the Indian
manufacturer
to start off with? Explain the appropriate choice of logistics strategy
(in-house / 3PL /
4PL etc.) for your recommended market/s. (10 Marks)
3. An
Australian chain of specialty super-stores has traditionally sourced its
products from
within Australia. With increasing competition & consumer awareness, the
chain wants
to source & sell innovative products that would be unique for its
Australian customers.
It has identified China & South Korea as two potential sources of such
products that can
be marketed through its stores across Australia.
a.
Given that until now all the procurement was done domestically, what are some
of the
factors that the chain must consider while contemplating procurement from China
or
South Korea? How can the chain best facilitate such procurement on an on-going
basis?
(5 Marks)
b. What
role will government agencies have in this process? Explain the related
procedural aspects that the company will now have to additionally handle for
such
procurement. (5 Marks)
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