Mumbai University

B.Sc. (IT)
Semester VI
Total Supply Chain Management
April / May 2004
N.B. 1. Question No.1 is Compulsory.
************ 2. Attempt any four questions from the remaining (Q.2 to Q. 7). ********
3. Figures to the right indicate maximum marks
(3 Hours) [Total Marks: 100
4. Make suitable assumptions whenever necessary and mention
them in your answer.
Q 1 A Explain with necessary examples the term "Right Product, Right
B Place, Right Price, Right Customer". 10
How an organization can be classified on the basis of commodities
and location? Explain with suitable examples. 10
Q 2 A Explain the various stages involved in Purchasing Process. 10
B (10) 10
Explain the use of computers in Purchasing and Inventory Management.
Q 3 A Explain the various types of inventory costs in detail. 10
B Explain any two intermodal transportation types. 10
Q 4 A List out different types of warehouses and explain each of them in detail. 10
B What is material handling? Explain its objectives. 10
Q 5 A Explain the various factors that govem plant location. 10
B Discuss the various factors by which companies provide competitive 10
advantage to the customers.
Q 6 A Describe the different types of competition in materials management. 10
Explain them.
B Discuss the Total Cost Analysis with help or a suitable example. 10
Q 7 A Explain the factors that challenge the logistics environment. 10
B Write a short note on Logistics Information System. 10

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