Principles of Logistics BUSS- B- 2001 – Fall - 2021 – CW 3 (Assignment) – QP

IN SEMESTER (INDIVIDUAL) ASSIGNMENT

Module Code: BUSS-B- 2001 Module Name: Principles of Logistics

Level: 2 Max. Marks: 100

Instructions to Student
 Answer all questions.
 Deadline of submission: Week 14 (13th January, 23:59)
 The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage
of the assignment which is 35% marks
 Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is
submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.
 Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by Week 16
 Maximum word limit: 2000 words.

Module Learning Outcomes

The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully

3. Apply the integral logistic model in a practical situation

4. Discuss logistic problems and solutions with fellow student and lecturers
5. Work in a team and achieve results in a project /assignment.

Assignment Objective
This assignment aims to develop the overall basic knowledge related to Logistics and Supply
Chain Management, which can be applied in understanding the further advance concepts of
Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Assignment Tasks

1) Task 1 - Submit a work proposal for this assignment on or before 25/12/2021 (23:59) which must
include: (4+4+2 = 10 Marks)

 Understanding of deliverables – a detail description of deliverables.

 General overview of proposed plan - initial understanding of solution to task2.
 Timeline for completion of the given tasks.

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The work proposal must be submitted in a word file through the link available in Moodle.

2) Task 2: Case Study (Ex 4, 5 and 6) (70 Marks)

Exercise 4: Material Requirements Planning (MRP-I) (15 Marks)

The planning of a production process is a very important subject in the subsystem of material
management. In a lot of companies, the production process has become so complex that the
planning can no longer worked out manually. The use of modern technology makes it possible to
manage the production process in a controlled way.

The exercise will look at the production process of Ola, a company that makes ice lollies and ice
creams. Ola makes all types of different ice lollies and ice creams, including the Raket (rocket),
the Schatkist (Treasure Chest), and the Twister. This exercise will look specifically at the Raket
ice lolly of Ola. This product has been on the market for many years, and is now declining in
popularity. The Raket has therefore been rebranded by adding Smarties to the ice lolly. It is going
to be relaunched under the name Smarties Raket. The relaunch will be promoted with lots of
marketing stunts in order to make the ice lolly popular again.

Figure 1: Raket Figure 2: Smarties

In recent years, there have been several marketing campaigns to launch new ice creams. There
have been numerous advertisements for the Raket. For example:

Figure 3: Raket advertisement

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The advertisements for the Raket did not have the desired effect. A decision was therefore taken
to launch the Smarties Raket on the market.

Summary:

The Smarties Raket consists of:

1 stick (A)

2 portions ice (B) (officially 3, but for this exercise we will only use 2)

1 portion ice (B) consists of :)

1 portion Smarties (C)

2 portions water (D)

1 portion aroma (F)

4 portions sugar G

1 portion water (D) needs:

2 portions coloring (E)

Production process for the Smarties Raket

The production process for the Smarties Raket is as follows:

The sticks (A) for the Raket are purchased. The supply time of the regular supplier is 3 weeks
(please note: this is not the ‘lead time’ in table 1). The quality of the sticks (A) is inspected when
they are delivered by the supplier. If the quality of the sticks (A) falls within the tolerance limits,
a logo is printed on the sticks (A). The printed sticks (A) are stored in the materials warehouse.

These activities (from the arrival of the sticks to the storage in the warehouse) are handled by Ola’s
“incoming goods” department. It takes this department 1 week to inspect, print, and store the
incoming materials. The quality of the sticks (A) does not depend on the sticks being stored in the
warehouse for a specific period of time.

The ingredients for the ice lollies are taken out of the stock in the warehouse and delivered to the
Work Preparation department, where the Smarties (C) and the water (D) are prepared for
production. The Smarties (C) to have to be processed so they taste the same when they are frozen.
Plus uses tap water for its private label Shuttles Raket, whereas Ola purifies the water (D) for the
Smarties Raket first. Separate machines are used for the processing of the Smarties (C) and the

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purification of the water (D), and the production time for both is 1 week. After the Smarties (C)
and the water (D) have been processed, they are made ready for the production of the ice lollies
(B). At this point in the production process, a small stock of Smarties (C) and water (D) is stored
in order to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of the process.

The aroma (F) and the sugar (G) are delivered by a supplier after an ordering period of 2 weeks.

On average, the Smarties (C) and the water (D) are kept in storage for about one week before they
are used for the assembly of the ice lollies. Once more, separate assembly lines are used for both
processes. When all the ingredients are ready, the final assembly of the ice lollies takes place. This
is when the stick (A) is inserted in the ice (B). After the final assembly, the Smarties Raket is
sealed in a wrapper. The Smarties Raket ice lollies are then packed in boxes and stored in the
warehouse.

Please note: the wrapping and packing in the boxes can be ignored for the purposes of
this exercise.

The transport company hired by Ola then delivers the stocks in the warehouse to the customers.
Before they can be loaded onto the trucks of the transport company, the boxes of ice lollies have
to go through a final inspection. It takes the “Shipping” department 1 working week to carry out
the final inspection, get the Raket ice lollies out of storage, and load them onto the trucks.

Table 1 shows the series volume and the lead time for each article. The series volume is the number
of products or components that have been approved.

Article / component Series volume Lead time

Smarties Raket 100 units 2 weeks
A (Stick) 50 units 1 week
B (Ice) 100 portions 2 weeks
C (Smarties) 50 portions 1 week
D (Water) 50 portions 1 week
E (Coloring) 30 portions 1 week
Table 1 Article/components in the Smarties Raket

Because Ola produces from stock, it needs to make an accurate prediction about the number of
Smarties Raket ice lollies that are going to be sold. Ola therefore has a separate department just to

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calculate to the expected future demand for Smarties Raket ice lollies. It calculated the expected
independent demand as shown in table 2.

Period: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Smarties Raket 240 450 300
A (Stick) 30 30 30
B (Ice) 60 60 60 60
Table 2 Expected independent demand

The independent demand for ice and sticks is caused by production errors that are reported via the
Customer Service department of the company.

Questions 1

a) Draw up a materials list for the Smarties Raket (5 Marks)

b) The term “independent demand” is used in the text. What does this refer to, and what is the
difference between "independent demand" and “dependent demand”. (10 Marks)

Exercise 5: Albert Heijn customers driving force behind logistics chain at the till

For supermarket chain Albert Heijn consumers are the directors of the entire logistics chain.
By means of a simple till registration the distribution chain is activated with what is called a
store replenishment system. This advanced working method is the result of a track that
started ten years ago with the Today for Tomorrow project. Early this month the AGF
Journal - Men of the Year were given insight into Albert Heijn logistics during their visit to
the regional distribution centre in Pijnacker.

By Roger Abbenhuijs

“Albert Heijn’s mission is making everyday things affordable and special things accessible.” This
is how Bram Smits, operational manager of perishables started out in Pijnacker. This mission has
to be realised in a market that is rapidly changing. Consumer behaviour is whimsical and, therefore,
their range of products is changing fast. “Just look at the different ‘formats’ for example, that we
have to deal with: various types of AH outlets, Albert.nl, convenience stores, shops that are open
every Sunday, and so on. In all cases we need to meet the demand quickly.” According to Smits,
this requires a good ‘supply chain’. Its basis is the two national distribution centres – Nieuwegein
and Geldermalsen – and four regional distribution centres. The 720 AH outlets in the Netherlands
are supplied by the regional DCs. The items in the two national DCs are supplied to the regional
DCs and distributed to the shops via crossdocking. People work at the DCs seven days a week. In
total, 10 million packages are transported per week with a lead time (the time between ordering
and supplying in the shop) between 9 and 18 hours.

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Core business

Albert Heijn arranges its logistics itself. “A conscious decision,” says Bram Smits. “We consider
it our core business, and we also believe it can give us a competitive advantage. We want to control
the chain from supplier to shop shelf, so including the logistic employees and transportation. Here
at Pijnacker, we feel jointly responsible for making sure the shelves in the shops are always filled.”

The fierce competition in the retail market, the variety of types of shop under the AH umbrella,
the consumers’ whims and the pressure on the labour market clearly influence the supply chain
according to Bram Smits, in particular, as far as logistics costs are concerned. “Storing has only
grown more complex. That’s why years ago we opted for taking stocks out of the shops. In the
shops, the focus should be on sales and not on storage. Orders are no longer placed by the shops,
but at a central level via an order system at the Zaandam headquarters.” Ten years ago AH already
started the Today for Tomorrow project. In this project, the stream of different suppliers at the
back door makes way for a ‘cold’ and a ‘warm’ car.

Automatic

With the central order system, called store replenishment, customers are the driving force behind
the logistics chain in supermarkets. What it comes down to is that orders are directly related to
sales at the till. A computer full of historical order data underlies this. Evidently, it will still be
possible that Zaandam can interfere ‘manually’. To give an example, Albert Heijn uses a ‘good
weather factor’. This means that on an expected tropical day the quantity of watermelons will be
multiplied by factor 4, while the clearly demonstrable slighter interest in boiling potatoes at that
moment will be translated into a factor 0.8. For that matter, a shop can place extra orders in the
system, but cancelling an automatic order is not possible. The order details go directly to the
various suppliers via an open system. There is no human action needed anymore.

Drivers

The consequences of the complexity of Albert Heijn’s logistics have been elaborately described in
trade journals and national media over the last few weeks. Smits recognises that getting sufficient
drivers is a problem many carriers deal with. “For this reason, we have taken the initiative for a
logistics study programme at the distribution centres. Future drivers are going to work in the DC
for nine months, and during this period they obtain the category C truck licence, and are trained to
become drivers. In order to be able to keep sufficient staff at the DCs, AH invests a great deal of
time, money and energy in labour conditions. “Ergonomics is very important. Solutions need to be
found for doing heavy work. Lifting above a height of 1.80 metres has been worked on; the next
step will undoubtedly be determining the maximum weight per package.”

Triple O

The regional distribution centre in Pijnacker is subdivided into three halls: a ‘perishables’ hall, a
‘non-perishables’ hall and a returns centre. Smits expects that the returns centre for packaging

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waste and empty multiple casks will disappear in the long term, and that this flow will be
centralised at one location. The performance of a distribution centre will be assessed on the basis
of the number of deliveries arriving at the shops on time. Bram Smits is not dissatisfied with the
current score of 93%. Showpiece of the centre in Pijnacker is the ‘Triple O’. This stands for Order
size, Independent (Onafhankelijk in Dutch), and Order picking. This system consists, among other
things, of an automatic pallet warehouse, an automatic pallet unstacking module, and automatic
order picking system, whose special feature is that the modules are linked to one another. Via a
spiral-shaped assembly line (wokkel in Dutch), products from the seven-layer warehouse are
automatically put ready at shop level. Subsequently, the roll containers are loaded in an
ergonomically responsible way. Employees do not need to stack products above their heads, but
they fill the containers layer above layer at table height. Next, the containers are lowered to the
distribution space with a lift. The system has been used since 2003. Bram Smits expects that this
form of automation will be applied on a larger scale at Albert Heijn, and the other OpCos within
Ahold. He expects the perishables hall of the Albert Heijn distribution centre will also be equipped
with a Triple O.

Question 2: (25 Marks)

Computerisation is becoming increasingly more important for supermarkets. A lot of back-office

systems are computerised (which the customers cannot see). But more and more systems in the
stores are also being automated.

a) Name two developments in the field of automation in the stores. They can be both visible
or hidden from the customers. (5 Marks)
b) Name two logistical developments in the field of automation in the supply chain. (5 Marks)
c) What are the consequences of the developments named in (a) and (b)? Describe the
consequences for each development separately. (15 Marks)

Exercise 6: Transport Planning (The work of a transport planner) (30 Marks)

The company Visstick BV.
In this exercise, you will be working as a transport planner for the company 'Visstick BV' in
Apeldoorn (NB: postcode 7314). The company Visstick BV is a wholesaler in frozen fish fingers.
The products have to be delivered in refrigerated trucks. The hotter the weather, the more energy
it takes to keep the products cold. The variable costs therefore go up when the outdoor temperature
goes up. The customers of Visstick BV get their goods delivered in whole pallets. Visstick BV
transports the products to the customers itself. They use a very large and modern fleet of delivery
vehicles for this. They have 4 trucks that can carry up to 10 pallets and 2 trucks that can carry up
to 6 pallets. The company has six full-time drivers, who can be assigned to work in the warehouse
or the production department when they do not have to drive.

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Because business is going so well, Visstick BV has been granted an exemption under the
regulations on driving times and rest periods for truck drivers by the National Vehicle and Driving
Licence Registration Authority (RDW). As compensation for having to work longer hours, the
drivers get 10 extra days’ holiday. Furthermore, the employer wants the trucks to be loaded at
night time so they are ready to leave at 07.00 hours the following morning.
Although the trucks are very new, the trucks can only drive at an average speed of 60 km per hour.
The costs of the trucks per km are variable (including diesel fuel, servicing, etc.). The fixed costs
for a small truck are € 35 per work day and for a big truck € 50 per work day (including interest,
depreciation, insurance, motor vehicle tax etc.). The drivers cost € 30 per hour, and the rest periods
are paid. The drivers have to unload the cargo themselves, which takes on average 10 minutes per
pallet. The company has asked the NHTV if some of its students can draw up a planning schedule.
For this exercise, we will use the figures for a day in September when the temperature is “13 oC”.
The information provided by “Visstick” is included in the appendix.

Question 3: Make a planning schedule so that the journeys can be made to all the customers
(listed in Appendix 1) at the lowest possible cost.
In connection with the complexity of the case, several factors have been ignored:
- The mandatory rest periods a driver has to take in accordance with statutory regulations.
- Any delivery windows specified by the customers of “Visstick BV”.
- Any loading of goods during a journey can be calculated using the same time and cost for
unloading.
- Any higher or lower average speeds in different parts of the Netherlands, for example because of
traffic congestion on the motorways, or due to more or less driving in urban areas.
Please note: any ‘savings’ because the drivers do not have to drive so much can be included in the
calculation! The wage costs of a driver are then not booked under ‘transport’, but under another
cost item.
Tips:
- Read the instructions above carefully. Draw up a list of all the information you need for each
journey. Study the appendix!
- The costs of a driver are very high for transport by truck. Take this into account. For example, if
you use a truck with a load capacity of 5 pallets for two journeys, then it would be cheaper to
combine these journeys into a single journey with a truck that has a load capacity of 10 pallets

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(because you only have to pay the labour costs once). However, make sure this is possible under
the regulations on driving times and rest periods for truck drivers.
The variable costs are:
Outdoor temperature Costs Small Truck Costs Big Truck
0-5 oC € 0.60 per km € 0.70 per km
6-10 oC € 0.65 per km € 0.75 per km
11-15 oC € 0.70 per km € 0.80 per km

Appendix 1: Delivery details

Postcode Place Quantity (in pallets)
1447 Purmerend 2
2013 Haarlem 1
2724 Zoetermeer 1
3882 Putten 2
4007 Tiel 1
5046 Tilburg 2
5152 Drunen 1
5341 Oss 1
5613 Eindhoven 3
5831 Boxmeer 1
7251 Vorden 1
7314 Apeldoorn Begin and End
7412 Deventer 1
7609 Almelo 2
7815 Emmen 1
8012 Zwolle 1
8252 Dronten 1
8302 Emmeloord 1
9354 Zevenhuizen (Gr) 1

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3) Task 3: Completion of MOOC course (10 Marks)

MOOC link: https://www.mooc-list.com/course/supply-chain-management-be-global-coursera

Students are required to do and complete a MOOC certificate course Supply chain management:
Be global (Coursera) and attach a screenshot of the MOOC certificate with the assignment at the
time of submission on turnitin. This will be awarded 10 marks. This is the link where free MOOC
courses are available. (Your MOOC course should be related to logistics and Supply Chain
Management Specialization only). In case you are not able to get the certificate of the course
completion, you are supposed to provide Course completion screen shot, clearly mentioning the
name of the course and individual reflection (Word range 75-100 words) mentioning what was the
course all about and what was your learning. How was the course useful for your career? What are
the challenges you faced in completing this course can be mentioned also?

 Formatting, references, adherence to word limit and student’s declaration for course
work

(10 Marks)

Rules & Regulations:

 All resources should be cited using the APA style of referencing (APA 7th Edition). Minimum 5
References
 The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography using
APA style of referencing and page numbers.
 Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of
the faculty.
 Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle.
 Viva will be conducted after the assignment submission as per the dates informed earlier.

Guidelines:

 Assignment must be computer typed.

 Font - Times New Roman
 Font – Style - Regular
 Font - Size - 12
 Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Capital and Underline.

 Explain with suitable diagrams wherever required. Diagrams must be drawn using suitable
software or by pencil.
 Each student has to do the assignment individually

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 You can refer books in E-Library or use internet resource. But you should not cut and paste
material from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers
should be in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources.

Assessment Evaluation Criteria

Knowledge and
Classification Understanding / Technical / Practical Reflection and critical General / Transferable
And % Range Application of Theory / Skills analysis skills*
Evidence of Reading
 Outstanding  Tasks completed with  Outstanding skills for  Outstanding ability to
knowledge and depth very high accuracy. critical analysis, use learning resources
of understanding of  Outstanding skills in evaluation and  Outstanding
principles and interpretation of results synthesizing. presentation, logically
concepts. / and accomplishing  Outstanding reflective structured, using
 Outstanding ability to practical tasks. practices, accurate grammar and
apply the theoretical  Demonstrates high demonstrating spelling.
concepts by degree of autonomy in outstanding personal  Mostly correct cross-
considering of completing tasks learning and growth, referencing and links to
information insight into required supporting evidence
systematically. professional values and  Outstanding ability to
 Evidence of reading a principles and communicate the
Outstanding wide range of professional information verbally
educational development planning. and in writing.
94 -100 literature/research and  Original Findings  Outstanding ability to
where applicable presented with work in groups and to
workplace strategies, conviction and justified manage teams.
policies and very well  Outstanding ability to
First Class

procedures. learn autonomously.

 Very accurate
referencing and
bibliography using
appropriate referencing
style
 Outstanding problem
solving skills and
outstanding decision-
making skills.
 Excellent knowledge  Tasks completed with  Excellent skills for  Excellent ability to use
and depth of high accuracy. critical analysis, learning resources
understanding of  Excellent skills in evaluation and
principles and interpretation of results synthesizing.  Excellent presentation,
Excellent concepts. / and accomplishing  Excellent reflective logically structured,
 Excellent ability to practical tasks. practices, using accurate
84 – 93.99
apply the theoretical demonstrating grammar and spelling.
concepts by excellent personal  Mostly correct cross-
considering of learning and growth, referencing and links to
information insight into required supporting evidence
systematically. professional values and

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 Evidence of beyond the principles and  Excellent ability to

minimum expected professional communicate the
range of of educational development planning. information verbally
literature/research and  Findings presented and in writing.
where applicable with conviction and  Excellent ability to
workplace strategies, justified well work in groups and to
policies and manage teams.
procedures.  Excellent ability to
learn autonomously.
 Accurate referencing
and bibliography using
appropriate referencing
style
 Excellent problem
solving skills for
decision-making skills.
 Very good knowledge  Tasks completed with  Very good skills for  Very good ability to
and depth of very good accuracy. critical analysis, use learning resources
understanding of  Very good skills in evaluation and  Very good
principles and interpretation of results synthesizing. presentation, logically
concepts. / and accomplishing  Very good reflective structured, using
 Very good ability to practical tasks. practices, accurate grammar and
apply the theoretical demonstrating very spelling.
concepts by Good personal learning  Mostly correct cross-
considering of and growth, insight into referencing and links to
Second Class, Upper Division

information required professional supporting evidence

systematically. values and principles  Very good ability to
Very Good  Evidence of reading a and professional communicate the
very good number of development planning. information verbally
77 – 83.99 educational  Findings presented and in writing.
literature/research and with conviction with  Very good ability to
where applicable very good justification work in groups and to
workplace strategies, manage teams.
policies and  Very good ability to
procedures. learn autonomously.
 Precise referencing and
bibliography using
appropriate referencing
style
 Very good problem
solving skills decision-
making skills.

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 Good knowledge and  Tasks completed with  Good skills for critical  Good ability to use
depth of understanding good accuracy. analysis, evaluation learning resources
of principles and  Good skills in and synthesizing.  Good presentation,
concepts. interpretation of results  Good reflective logically structured,
 Good ability to apply / and accomplishing practices, using accurate
the theoretical concepts practical tasks. demonstrating good grammar and spelling.
by considering of personal learning and  correct cross-
information growth, insight into referencing and links to
Second Class, Lower Division

systematically. required professional supporting evidence

 Evidence of reading a values and principles  Good ability to
good number of and professional communicate the
Good educational development planning. information verbally
literature/research and  Findings presented and in writing.
70 – 76.99 where applicable with conviction and  Good ability to work in
workplace strategies, good justification. groups and to manage
policies and teams.
procedures.  Good ability to learn
autonomously.
 Good referencing and
bibliography using
appropriate referencing
style
 Good problem solving
skills and decision-
making skills.
 Satisfactory knowledge  Tasks completed with  Satisfactory skills for  Satisfactory
and depth of satisfactory accuracy. critical analysis, presentation, logically
understanding of  Satisfactory skills in evaluation and structured, using
principles and interpretation of results synthesizing. accurate grammar and
concepts. / and accomplishing  Satisfactory reflective spelling.
 Fair application of the practical tasks. practices,  Satisfactory cross-
theoretical concepts by demonstrating fair referencing and links to
considering of personal learning and supporting evidence
information growth, insight into  Satisfactory ability to
systematically. required professional communicate the
 Evidence of reading a values and principles information verbally
fair number of and professional and in writing.
Third Class

Satisfactory educational development planning.  Satisfactory ability to

literature/research and  Findings presented work in groups and to
60 – 69.99
where applicable with conviction and manage teams.
workplace strategies, satisfactory  Satisfactory ability to
policies and justification. learn autonomously.
procedures.  Satisfactory
referencing and
bibliography using
appropriate referencing
style
 Satisfactory problem
solving skills and
exceptionally
competent for decision-
making.

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 Basic knowledge and  Tasks completed with  Basic skills for critical  Acceptable
depth of understanding minimum acceptable analysis, evaluation presentation, logically
of principles and accuracy. and synthesizing. structured, using
concepts.  Acceptable skills in  Basic reflective accurate grammar and
 Basic ability to apply interpretation of results practices, spelling.
the theoretical concepts / and accomplishing demonstrating some  Acceptable cross-
by considering of practical tasks. personal learning and referencing and links to
information growth, insight into supporting evidence
systematically. required professional  Basic ability to
 Evidence of reading a values and principles communicate the
Acceptable and professional
few number of information verbally
/ Pass educational development planning. and in writing.
literature/research and  Findings presented  Basic ability to work in
50 – 59.9 where applicable with conviction and groups and to manage
workplace strategies, acceptable teams.
policies and justification.  Basic ability to learn
procedures. autonomously.
 Basic referencing and
bibliography using
appropriate referencing
style
 Basic problem solving
skills and decision-
making skills.
 Inadequate knowledge  Tasks not completed  Poor skills for critical  Poor presentation,
and understanding of  Poor skills in analysis, evaluation logically structured,
principles and interpretation of results and synthesizing. using accurate
concepts. / and accomplishing  Poor reflective grammar and spelling.
 Poor application of the practical tasks. practices,  Inadequate cross-
theoretical concepts demonstrating some referencing and links to
 No evidence of reading personal learning and supporting evidence
educational growth, insight into  Poor ability to
literature/research and required professional communicate the
Fail / Poor where applicable values and principles information verbally
workplace strategies, and professional and in writing.
<50 policies and development planning.  Poor ability to work in
procedures.  Findings presented groups and to manage
unconvincingly with teams.
improper justification.  Poor ability to learn
autonomously.
 Inadequate referencing
and bibliography using
appropriate referencing
style
 Poor problem solving
skills and decision-
making skills.

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3. Academic Policies
3.1. Academic Integrity Violations-
Plagiarism/Malpractice/Collusion/Ghostwriting/Othercases
The penalty for the academic integrity violation for a student shall depend on his/her
history of violations and the category of violation as follows.

3.1.1. First Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:

3.1.1.1. Plagiarism
a. If a student is caught first time in an act of academic integrity violation during
his/her course of study in any assignment other than project work and if the type
of violation is plagiarism, then the student will be allowed to re-submit the
assignment once as per the period allowed for re submission However, a penalty
of deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be
imposed.
b. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work within one
week (5 working days) from the date he or she is advised to re-submit.
c. Re-submission of the work beyond the allowed period of resubmission will not be
accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
d. If the re-submitted work (within the allowed period of resubmission) is also found
to be plagiarized, then that assessment component will be awarded a zero mark.
It shall also contribute to the total count of academic integrity violation for that
student.
e. If plagiarism is detected in UG Project work (Project 1, Project Planning and Project
Design and Implementation), the above clauses do not apply, and the work will be
summarily rejected. In these cases the student will be awarded a fail (F) grade and
is required to reregister the module.

3.1.1.2. Malpractice / Ghostwriting / Collusion

If a student is caught first time in an act academic integrity violation during his/her
course of study for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end
semester and if the type of violation is Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion, then
the student shall fail the module.

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3.1.2. Second Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:

3.1.2.1. Plagiarism
a. If any student is caught second time in an act of academic integrity violation during
his/her course of study and if the type of violation is plagiarism, then the student
will not be allowed to resubmit the work, and s/he will directly be awarded zero
for the work in which plagiarism is detected.
b. The student shall also receive a warning of suspension in such cases.

3.1.2.2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
a. If a student is caught a second time in an act academic integrity violation for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester and if the type
of violation is Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion, then the student shall fail the
module.
b. The student shall also receive a warning of suspension in such cases.

3.1.3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:

a. If a student is caught a third time in an act of academic integrity violation for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester then the
student shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from
the College, once the academic integrity violation case is confirmed by Institutional
Assessment Review Committee.
b. The student shall be suspended for the immediate subsequent semester and can
register for modules only after having served the suspension period fully. This is
also applicable for semesters offered in block mode.
c. During the suspension period, the student shall have to mandatorily complete a
course on academic integrity/writing before s/he can register for any modules.
d. During the period of suspension, the student shall be allowed to attempt
supplementary examinations if s/he is eligible for the same. S/he shall also be
allowed access to all college facilities permitted for a regular student except for
registering the modules.
3.1.4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
a. If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of academic integrity violation for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student
shall fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, once the case is
confirmed by Institutional Assessment Review Committee.
b. The student shall be expelled from the college and all access to the college facilities
and premises shall cease to exist. The documents shall be released only after
getting the NOC (No Objection Certificate) from Registration Office.

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c. `On termination, the student shall not be refunded any fees paid for the academic
semester in which academic integrity violation was observed.
3.1.5. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of
“other cases” mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case
shall be forwarded to an Institutional Assessment Review Committee, Chaired by the
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The committee shall investigate the case by means
of a viva and/or a hearing of the parties concerned if required and shall take
appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic
integrity violation which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a
warning/component zero/ module fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature
and gravity of the offence.

3.1.6. If any form of academic integrity violation is detected in PG Project work, the above
clauses do not apply, and the work will be summarily rejected and the student is required
to exit with a PG Diploma.

3.1.7. Types/Variations of cases of Plagiarism and associated actions

Type 1: In case plagiarism is detected in any component or part submission (submitted
at different times) of one assessment (assignment), the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment (assignment), even if only the component or part
submission alone needs to be resubmitted.
Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group
will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism irrespective of whether
plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will
then be applied to all students.
If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not
eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week
and the penalty will be applied as per the policy for each student according to his / her
history of violations.
Type 3: Combination of Type 1 and Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in any
component or part submission (submitted at different times) of a group assessment
(assignment), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment
(assignment), even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be
resubmitted. All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act
of plagiarism irrespective of whether plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a few or
only one member. The policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.
If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not
eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week
and the penalty will be applied as per the policy for each student according to his / her
history of violation.

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Type 4: Variation of Type 1 and Type 2: In cases where the assessment consists of
components or part submissions that could be a group assessment component (e.g.
group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual reflection),
the following will be applicable:
a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the
group will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, irrespective of
whether plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy
will then be applied to all students of the group. In such cases the group assessment
component will be resubmitted.
If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not
eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week
and the penalty will be applied for each student according to his / her history of violation.

b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual

assessment component will be resubmitted - if the student is eligible for resubmission-.
The policy will then be applied to that student alone.
c. In both cases (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the
whole assessment (assignment).

3.1.8. Types/Variation of Cases of Multiple Offences

If student is caught with multiple violations of same or different nature in different
modules of the same semester, they will be considered as one offence and student will
be penalized for each violation according to the type of the offence.
If student is caught with multiple violations of same or different nature in the same
module of the same semester, then they will be considered as different offences and
each will contribute to the overall count of AIV. The student then shall be penalized for
each violation according to the count and type of each offence.
3.2. Viva Regulations:
 Faculty can conduct a viva as per the institutional guidelines to investigate and ascertain
that the work submitted is student’s own work.
 It is expected that the student attends the viva during the first chance itself unless due
to extenuating circumstances.
 If the student is not able to attend the first call for viva as per the date and time notified
by faculty, s/he shall be given one more chance to attempt the viva within a week from
the first call.
• If the student does not attend the viva in spite of being given two chances and fails to
submit valid reasons for the absence in viva within three working days from the last call
for the viva, he/she will be awarded a fail in the module. This shall also be counted as a
case of academic integrity violation.
• If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in the
module, the student is required to re-register the module. This is also applicable in case

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the student fails and has a first or second offence of academic integrity violation of
plagiarism type. The fee for the failed module for the semester in which academic
integrity violation was observed shall not be re-funded.

3.3. Late Submission

As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5
working days) for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the
marks obtained for the submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following
the last date of submission till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents
submitted beyond a period of one week (5 working days) after the last date of submission
will not be accepted and will be awarded a zero for that assessment. In cases where the
submission has been delayed due to extenuating circumstances, the student may be
permitted to submit the work without imposing the late submission policy stated above.
The extended period of submission will be one week from the original last date of
submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting certificates
on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision of
extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy
shall be applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last
date of submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission
time if required.

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