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Fall-2013
Master of
Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
SC0006–Global
Logistics and Supply Chain Management-4 Credits
(Book ID:
B1661)
Assignment
(60 Marks)
Note: Answers
for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is
followed by evaluation scheme. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60.
Q1. Write a note on any three trade
blocks.
Answer. In general terms, regional trade blocks are
associations of nations at a governmental level to promote trade within the
block and defend its members against global competition. Defense against global competition is obtained
through established tariffs on goods produced by member states, import quotas,
government subsidies, onerous bureaucratic import processes, and technical and
other non-tariff barriers. Since trade is not an isolated activity, member
states within regional blocks also cooperate in
Q2. Explain the three basic types of
cargo.
Answer. Cargo (or freight) is goods or produce transported, generally for
commercial gain, by ship or aircraft, although the term is now extended to
intermodal train, van or truck. In modern times, containers are used in most
long-haul cargo transport using marine, road, air and other means.
The
types of cargo can be classified into 3 groups:
Q3. Describe intermodal movements in
detail.
Answer. Intermodalism generally has been defined in somewhat narrower terms
by different segments of the freight transportation industry. For example, for
the international seaborne shipping industry, intermodalism implies cargo
transport in standard shipping containers. However, for the domestic
surface-borne trade, intermodalism would pertain to the transport of highway
trailers on railroad flat cars. These differences in characterization of
intermodal freight transportation call for a broader and comprehensive
Q4. Write a note on ocean liner
conferences.
Answer. Ocean Liner Conferences
A
good place to start this review is to explore the institution of liner
conferences. Liner conferences are organizations of vessel operators who serve
similar markets. They form cartels to both regulate (some say, eliminate)
competition among themselves and protect "their" market from
outsiders. Today conferences in the American trades exist to facilitate
cooperative relationships between carriers with the intent of reducing wasteful
practices. Participation in conferences does not mean that members do not
compete. Indeed, intense competition exists between conference members as they
seek
.
Q5. Explain the different methods/terms
of payments.
Answer. Payment Methods:
There
are two types of payment methods; exchanging
and provisioning.
Exchanging is to change coin, money and banknote in terms of the
price.
Provisioning is to transfer money from one account to another. In
this method, a third party must be involved. Credit card
Q6. Briefly explain the important
functions involved in an international distribution channel.
Answer. Distribution channels move products and services from businesses to
consumers and to other businesses. Also known as marketing channels, channels
of distribution consist of a set of interdependent organizations—such as
wholesalers, retailers, and sales agents—involved in making a product or
service available for use or consumption. Distribution channels are just one
component of the overall concept of distribution networks, which are the real,
tangible systems of interconnected sources and
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