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Master of Business Administration -
MBA Semester 3
ML0010-Warehousing and Supply Chain
Management
(Book ID: B1761)
Assignment
(60 Marks)
Note: Answer all questions must be
written within 300 to 400 words each. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60
Q1. “The success of an organization is
dependent on whether its supply chain and competitive strategies complement
each other”. Explain Strategic fit and its process in the light of this
statement.
Answer. Strategic
fit expresses the degree to which an organization is matching its resources and
capabilities with the opportunities in the external environment. The matching
takes place through strategy and it is therefore vital that the company has the
actual resources and capabilities to execute and support the strategy.
Strategic fit can be used actively to evaluate the current strategic situation
of a company as well as opportunities such as M&A and divestitures of
Q2. Briefly explain operational decisions in
context to a retail store.
Answer. Operational
Decisions: A type of short term decision by a company in lieu of long term
strategies at the time of acquisition of company assets. These involve the
day-to-day operations of the company, and therefore need to be addressed before
any grand scheme issues.
Q3. Explain the transportation cycle for a
retailer with all its components.
Answer. Utility
cycling encompasses any cycling done simply as a means of transport rather than
as a sport or leisure activity. It is the original and most common type of
cycling in the world.
Utility or "transportation"
cycling generally involves travelling short and medium distances (several
kilometers, not uncommonly 3-15 kilometers one way, or somewhat longer), often
in an
Q4. Explain components of time series
forecasting method.
Answer. A
time series is a sequence of data points, typically consisting of successive
measurements made over a time interval. Examples of time series are ocean
tides, counts of sunspots, and the daily closing value of the Dow Jones
Industrial Average. Time series are very frequently plotted via line charts.
Time series are used in statistics, signal processing, pattern
Q5. Briefly explain the distribution network
design options.
Answer. 1. Supply Chain Management: Designing the supply chain network
2. Topics to be covered Designing the supply
chain network Designing the distribution network- role of distribution, factors
influencing distribution Design options, e-business and its impact. Distribution
networks in practice.
Q6. 6 Write short notes on:
a) Stock Keeping Unit
b) Lean Manufacturing
Answer. a. Stock Keeping Unit: In the field of inventory management, a stock
keeping unit or SKU is a distinct type of item for sale, such as a product or service,
and all attributes associated with the item type that distinguish it from other
item types. For a product, these attributes could include, but are not limited
to, manufacturer, description, material, size, color, packaging, and warranty
terms. When a business takes an inventory, it counts the quantity it has of
each SKU.
FALL-2015
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