Bahria University

Islamabad Campus
Final Examination (Spring 2020)
Department of Management Sciences

Instructor Name: M. Wajahat Hussain Course: Supply chain strategy design and compliance

Program: MBA Sections: MBA[1.5]-3 (M)

Date: 3/7/2020 Time Allowed: 8 hours

Max Marks: 50 Time: II Session

Instructions:

 Attempt all questions.

 Give relevant examples.

Q no.1:
What are the likely benefits of collaboration which can be achieved by the stakeholders
in the chain? (10 marks)

Q no.2:
Elaborate how various principal strategies of an organization can have influence on
overall supply chain practices of an organization. A change in supply chain strategy will
transforms the supply chain practices being followed. Support your answer with relevant
examples? (10 marks)
Q no.3:
A good supply chain strategy is grounded in an understanding of your power and
influence relative to customers and suppliers. Explain this concept in detail with relevant
examples? (10 marks)
Q no.4:
What are general guidelines that play a vital role for an effective collaboration with your
stakeholders in the supply chain? (10 marks)
Q no.5:
Why is it important to have an adaptive supply chain just like the overall business
strategy? Which industries needs to be more adaptive towards change in their supply
chain strategy viz a viz their business strategy? (10 marks)
Good Luck!