M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Logistic Management
Elective — RAIL ROAD AND AIR CARGO LOGISTICS
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A x 3 15)
Answer all questions.
1. Highlight various features of Logistics transportation.
2. List some of the features and facilities offered by Indian
Railways.
3. What are the factors influencing choice of Road logistics?
4. What are the reasons for the growth of air cargo?
5. List down the problems in interstate logistics by road.
Part B 10 50)
Answer all questions.
6. Discuss the various dimensions of transportation
service and their impact upon costs for a company.
Or
What is the role of transportation in a supply chain?
Why is this role so important in today's
environment?
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7. Explain the difference between intramodal and
intermodal competition in the railroad industry.
Which form of competition is most beneficial to
shippers? Why?
Or
Discuss the major current issues facing the railroad
industry.
8. Explain about Rail Cargo movement in India and
World Wide.
Or
Describe the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing
fleets from others.
9. Explain about Airway bills and its contents.
Or
State the definition of dangerous goods and list the
different classes of dangerous goods.
10. Explain, using examples, the role of trucker bodies
in cargo movement in India.
Or
Explain loading procedure, trimming and loading
distribution concepts.
Part C x 10 10)
(Compulsory)
11. Fuel prices have been very volatile during the last five
years. What factors have contributed to this volatility?
Why is it such a special challenge to supply chains? How
can it be fixed?
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