JUNE 2011 LOGISTICS Instructions to candidates: a) Time allowed: Three hours (plus an extra ten minutes reading time

at the start do not write anything during this time) b) Answer any FIVE questions c) All questions carry equal marks. Marks for each question are shown in [ ] 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discuss the role of the internet in supply chains. Discuss measurement systems that could be used to assess supply chain performance. [20] [20]

Explain what agility is and discuss how it contributes to the competitiveness of the supply chain. [20] What problems might be encountered in setting up a vendor-managed inventory system? Discuss the implications of just-in-time for logistics. Set out an approach that could be adopted for the implementation of time-based practices in logistics. [20] Explain the risks in international logistics in terms of time and inventories and discuss how they can be addressed. [20] Distinguish between order qualifiers and order winners. [20] [20] [20]

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