M.B.A. (Logistics Management) DEGREE
EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
Fourth Semester
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS AND SCM
(2013 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A x 3 15)
Answer all questions.
1. Enumerate the incentives in logistics.
2. Mention the importance of customer service in global
logistics.
3. Identify uncertainties that affect supply chain
performance.
4. Mention the advantages of air transport.
5. What do you mean by sourcing.
Part B x 10 50)
Answer all questions by choosing either or
6. Mention the functions of international logistics.
Or
Enumerate the impact of global logistics on global
business.
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7. Explain how customer service performance can be
improved by global logistics.
Or
Bring out the major ingredients of retail logistics.
8. Explain the role of IT in international logistics.
Or
Analyse the methodology involved in reducing risks
in global logistics.
9. How does a global logistics manager evaluate the
performance of various alternative modes of
transport?
Or
'Logistics and SCM act as a major tool for
integrating international operations' Comment.
10. Elucidate the results achieved by China logistics.
Or
Bring out the major developments in central and
Eastern European logistics strategies.
Part C x 10 10)
(Compulsory)
11. Mr. X has credit balance in his current account with
sound bank Ltd upon which he has given Mr. Y the
authority to draw cheques. Some time afterwards, the
bank learns that Mr. X is incapacitated by temporary
mental derangement from managing his affairs and at
intervals is in a lunatic asylum. Does Mr. Y still has
power to operate the account? Give reasons.
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