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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
OM0012-Supply Chain Management
(Book ID: B1542)
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. How is supply chain performance improved by expanding the
scope of strategic fit?
Answer. Intracompany
- intraoperation scope: The minimize local cost view
The intracompany -
intraoperation scope is a scope of strategic fit which is limited to one
operation in a functional area within a company. An independent strategy is
created by each operation within each stage of supply chain. This results in a
collection of strategies which will not increase the supply chain profit. This
is because different functions and operations will have conflicting objectives.
To
Q2.
Write short notes on:
Ø
Network optimization model
Ø
Interactive approach of routing and
scheduling in transportation
Ø
Strategic purchasing
Ø
Push-pull supply chain
Answer. Network optimization model:
Network optimization solves for the optimal supply chain network
design with the lowest total cost structure given a set of constraints. Network optimization is typically defined
into three segments: Sourcing, Manufacturing and Distribution
optimization.
Q3. What is risk pooling? Why is it important in supply chain
management? List the four types of risk pooling.
Answer. Definition
of risk pooling:
Risk pool is a term used in risk management, mostly in insurance
companies. Under this system, insurance companies come together to form a pool,
which can provide protection to insurance companies against catastrophic risks
such as floods, earthquakes, etc.
Q4. Describe the framework of Supply Chain Quality Management
(SCQM).
Answer. Framework
of Supply Chain Quality Management (SCQM):
The framework allows researchers
to determine the impact of SCQM on the competitive edge and performance of the
organization. The price, quality, delivery reliability, product improvement and
time to market help in identifying the competitive advantage. And the factors
like marketing, operational and financial performance
Q5. What are results of bullwhip effect in supply chain
management? Which are the ways of reducing the bullwhip effect in supply chain?
Answer. A.
Significant results of bullwhip effect in supply chain management are:
Ø Tremendous
inefficiencies in the supply chain
Ø Excessive
inventory investment
Ø Poor
customer service
Ø Loss in
revenue
Q6. Write short
notes on:
·
Distributor integration
·
E-Informing
·
Hedge risk mitigation strategy for controllable risks
·
Framework for IT integrated SCM
Answer. Distributor
integration:
Distributors provide vital
market information and hence they are considered as the important link in any
firm's supply channel. Distributors usually have information about customer
requirements and experience.
Framework
for IT integrated SCM:
The integration of IT with SCM
framework consists of six entities are following:
Knowledge
and IT management – It includes IT training and education, investment
in capital knowledge, e-training, e-learning, multimedia, cross-functional
training, group wares.
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