M.B.A. (LM) MODERN LOGISTICS OPERATIONS

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M.B.A. (LM) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Third Semester

MODERN LOGISTICS OPERATIONS

(2013–14 Academic year and 2014 Calendar year onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 x 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.

1. State and explain the need for logistics in procurement.

2. What is vendor managed inventory? Explain.

3. Bring out the role of logistics in order fulfillment.

4. What are the special aspects of export logistics?

5. Differentiate between LCL and FCL.

6. What is implementation center? State its role in logistics.

7. Give a detailed note on events transportation.

8. Brief out the need and importance of logistics information system.

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Explain the concept JIT and discuss the role of logistics in adopting JIT.

10. "Logistics is the vital facilitator for performing various marketing functions". Justify your stand.

11. Describe the various functions involved in EXIM logistics.

12. What is supply chain engineering? Explain its role in logistics.

13. Identify the problems of transporting industrial projects and suggest suitable measure to overcome
such problems.

14. What are the characteristics of logistics information system? Explain its design.

15. Write a detailed essay on warehouse simulation and reverse logistics.

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