SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS

B. B. A. ( Semester - V ) Examination 2010[October]

SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
(New 2008 Pattern)
(1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
(2) Answer any four out of the remaining.
Q.1) (A) State different functions of Marketing Channels. [10]
(B) What are the various Channels for Distribution of Services ?
Explain with examples. [10]
Q.2) Discuss various Components of Supply Chain Management in detail. [15]
Q.3) Explain meaning of Logistics. Develope Concept of Logistics for the
Twenty-first Century. [15]
Q.4) What do you mean by Channel Conflict ? Discuss various techniques
to resolve Channel Conflicts. [15]
Q.5) Derive basic model of Economic Order Quantity.
Problem :
Nirmitee Auto Company buys its components from their vendors. Each
component costs the company Rs. 50.
The inventory carrying charges and the procurement cost have been
estimated at 20% of the average inventory investment and Rs. 40 per
order respectively.
(a) Calculate EOQ of the component, assuming annual production
program being fixed at 5,000 nos. of components.
(b) If the actual cost to place an order and execute delivery and
inventory carrying costs are Rs. 50 and 16%, the optimal policy
would change.
How much is the company losing per year because of imperfect
cost information ? [15]
Q.6) Write short notes : (Any Three) [15]
(a) New Trends in Wholesaling
(b) Costs Associated with Inventory
(c) Order Processing
(d) Vertical Marketing System
(e) ABC Analysis
B. B. A. ( Semester - V ) Examination 2011[April]
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
(New 2008 Pattern)
(1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
(2) Answer any four out of the remaining.
Q.1) (A) What are the different functions of Wholesalers ? [10]
(B) Discuss various Modes of Transportation in detail. [10]
Q.2) What do you mean by Inventory ? Explain types of Inventories
in detail. [15]
Q.3) Explain Process of Channel Selection. What are the various criterion
to select channel partners ? [15]

Q.4) Define Logistics. State functions and objectives of Logistics in

detail. [15]
Q.5) Mate Footwear Company uses 4,000 nos. per annum of special leather
material in manufacturing of its product. The leather is procured from
a local manufacturer at the basic price of Rs. 10 each.
The Inventory Cost Data is :
Procurement Cost per order = Rs. 40.
Inventory Carrying Cost = 20%.
The supplier offers following discounts on the basic price for ordered
quantities of :
Order Quantity Discount
400 799 2%
800 1599 4%
1600 and above 5%
What quantity should the company order to derive optimum cost
benefit ? [15]
Q.6) Write short notes : (Any Three) [15]
(a) Distribution Pattern for Consumer Goods
(b) Order Processing
(c) Reverse Logistics
(d) Horizontal Marketing System
(e) Criteria for Evaluation of Channels
B. B. A. ( Semester - V ) Examination 2011[October]
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
(New 2008 Pattern)
(1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
(2) Answer any four out of the remaining.
Q.1) (A) Marketing Channels perform various important functions.
Explain. [10]
(B) What are the various participants in Physical Distribution ? [10]
Q.2) Describe the process of selecting the Channels of Distribution in
International Market. [15]
Q.3) What is Wholesaling ? Give its importance and types in details. [15]
Q.4) What is Logistics Management ? Explain the objectives, components
and its significance. [15]
Q.5) Explain EOQ Model and solve the following problem :
A Automobile Company procures rubber parts from a local firm. It
is consumed at a average rate of Rs. 100 per month. If the procurement
cost is Rs. 35 per order and the cost of holding stock is Rs. 1.20
per part per year.
(a) Determine the quantity that should be procured at a time to
optimize the cost involved.
(b) If the consumption of the above part increases to 20 numbers
per day, its actual inventory cost increases by Re. 0.01 per unit
per day. What will be its revised EOQ ? [15]

Q.6) Write short notes : (Any Three) [15]

(a) Indirect Marketing Channel Types
(b) Inventory
(c) Horizontal Marketing System
(d) New Trends in Retailing
(e) Carrying and Forwarding Agent
B. B. A. ( Semester - V ) Examination 2012[April]
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
(New 2008 Pattern)
(1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
(2) Answer any four out of the remaining.
Q.1) (A) Discuss various participants involved in Physical Distribution
Process. [10]
(B) Explain various Modes of Transportation with suitable
example. [10]
Q.2) Define Wholesaling. State the importance, types and functions of
Wholesaling in details. [15]
Q.3) What is Channel Conflict ? Explain various techniques to resolve
Channel Conflict. [15]
Q.4) What is the meaning of Supply Chain Management ? State the
objectives, components and significance of Supply Chain Management. [15]
Q.5) What is ABC Analysis ? Solve the following problems :
A manufacturer of a grinder requires special roller bearings at the rate
of 600 nos. per year. Each bearings cost the company Rs. 72. The
procurement cost is Rs. 60 and the inventory carrying cost is 40%.
(a) Calculate Economic Order Quantity.
(b) If the supplier offers a discount of Rs. 4 per unit, what will
be the revised Economic Order Quantity ? [15]
Q.6) Write short notes : (Any Three) [15]
(a) New Trends in Retailing
(b) Inventory Costs
(c) Channel of Distribution for Industrial Goods and Services
(d) Horizontal Marketing System
(e) Warehousing
B. B. A. ( Semester - V ) Examination 2012[October]
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
(New 2008 Pattern)
(1) Answer any five.
(2) All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1) Define Physical Distribution. Explain functions of Marketing Channels
in details.
Q.2) Explain various types of Distribution Channels for Service with suitable
examples.
Q.3) Define Supply Chain Management. Explain its components.
Q.4) What do you mean by Channel Conflict ? Discuss various techniques to

resolve Channel Conflicts.

Q.5) The requirement Ameya (P) Ltd. of a particular size of oil seal at an
automobile firm is estimated at 50,000 numbers next year. The oil seal
is available locally with lead time of 2 weeks and costing Rs. 10 each.
The cost of order writing, order entry, follow-up, inspection and checking
is calculated at Rs. 60 per order. The holding cost is estimated at Rs. 3
per unit for storage plus 30% per unit per year on account of opportunity
cost of the capital.
(a) How many units should the firm order at a time to optimise the
Inventory Costs ?
(b) Calculate Annual Inventory Costs.
Q.6) Write short notes : (Any Four)
(a) Types of Inventory
(b) Order Processing
(c) Vertical Marketing System
(d) Reverse Logistics
(e) Logistics
(f) Warehousing
B. B. A. ( Semester - V ) Examination 2013[April]
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
(New 2008 Pattern)
(1) Answer any five questions.
(2) All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1) Define Physical Distribution. Explain its importances in details.
Q.2) Explain various types of Distribution Channels for Service with suitable
examples.
Q.3) Discuss various Modes of Transportation with their advantages and
limitations.
Q.4) What is Channel Conflict ? Explain various techniques to resolve Channel
Conflict.
Q.5) The half yearly requirement of M/s. KBS and Sons for engine gear is 900
units. Each gear cost Rs. 50. The cost of placing an order and processing
the delivery works out to be Rs. 72 per order. Inventory carrying charges
are 36 percent per annum.
Find out the quantity to be orderd for minimum cost.
Q.6) Write short notes : (Any Four)
(a) Types of Inventory
(b) Cost Associated with Inventory
(c) Logistics
(d) Material Handling
(e) Causes of Channel Conflict
(f) Vertical Marketing System