Joint Programme Examinations 2017/18 EBU5609 Logistics and Supply Chain Management Paper A
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EBU5609 Paper A 2017/18
Question 1
One approach of involving the supplier in the inventory management is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
a) Define and describe VMI;
[10 marks]
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b) Use a real-world example to illustrate why VMI may be particularly desirable to some types of supply chains;
c) Identify the possible benefits of such involvement for both buyers and suppliers.
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Question marking: 10 5 10 25
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Question 2
a) Use an example to illustrate the suitable modes of transportation for large, low-value shipments.
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b) Describe the decision classification matrix used to analyse the different sourcing strategies for different types of purchases, with the co-influence of the nature of the purchase, and the relationship sought with the supplier.
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Question total: 9 16 25
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Question 3
a) Why do FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) manufacturers prefer offering trade promotions? Use an example to illustrate the impact trade promotions have on the supply chains.
[12 marks]
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a) How should trade promotions be structured to maximise their impact while minimizing the additional cost they impose on the supply chain? Consider the differences in brands and deal elasticity.
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Question total: 12 13 25
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Question 4
a) Paint used to be sold by colour and size in paint retail stores. Today paint is mixed at the paint store according to the colour desired. Discuss what, if any, impact this change has on safety inventories in the supply chain.
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b) RFID technology has been widely used for automatic data capture and processing in Supply Chain Management.
i) What is RFID?
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ii) HowcantheusageofRFIDtechnologyimprovetheoperationsofSupplyChainManagement?
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Question total: 11 14 25
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