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GSC711S- GLOBAL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT- 1ST OPP- JUNE 2024 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECH n OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES, AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING, LOGISTICS AND SPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF LOGISTICSAND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07 BLSC
07 BPSM
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: GSC711S
COURSE NAME: GLOBAL LOGISTICSAND SUPPLY
CHAIN MANAGEMENT
SESSION: JUNE 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
MODERATOR:
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
MS. E JESAYA (FM & DI}
MR. P SHIFETA (EF)
MS. D KALOIA (PM}
MS.TA SHIKESHO
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES (Including this front page)
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE AND TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS
50 MARKS
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE
28 MARKS
There are fourteen multiple-choice questions with several possible choices; choose the best
possible answer, e.g., 1.1 A.
2x14 = 28 MARKS
1.1. One of the network forces shaping logistics and supply chain operations includes?
a)
Customers demand perfect orders
b)
Talent shortages
c)
Volatility
d)
Globalisation of logistics networks
1.2. What is one of the implications of globalisation for businesses?
a)
Decreased competition
b)
Increased opportunities for market expansion
c)
Limited access to international markets
d)
Reduction in innovation
1.3. How does one-way globalisation affect governments?
a)
It necessitates cooperation on global issues
b)
It increases the autonomy of individual nations
c)
It reduces the need for international cooperation
d)
It decreases the importance of trade agreements
1.4. What role does globalisation play in shaping government policies?
a)
It encourages protectionist measures
b)
It fosters collaboration on environmental issues
c)
It leads to the decentralisation of governance
d)
It reduces the importance of international treaties
1.5. What factors are typically considered in "make or buy" decisions?
a)
Brand reputation and marketing strategies
b)
Employee satisfaction and workplace culture
c)
Cost, quality, and capacity considerations
d)
Government regulations and legal compliance
1.6. Which of the following is a challenge associated with global sourcing?
a)
Reduced exposure to new technologies
b)
Limited access to low-cost labour
c)
Increased vulnerability to geopolitical events
d)
Simplified supply chain management
1.7. What does supply chain design primarily influence?
a)
Production capacity of the firm
b)
Employee training programmes
c)
Marketing strategies of the firm
d)
Investment patterns across various supply chains
1.8. Which type of layout involves positioning equipment and workstations according to the
sequence of production operations?
a)
Fixed position layout
b)
Cell-based layout
c)
Product flow layout
d)
Process flow layout
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1.9. Which objective aims to ensure that vehicles carry the maximum amount of goods?
a)
Minimising response time to an incident
b)
Minimising distribution time
c)
Minimising distance travelled
d)
Maximising payload
1.10. According to the CORRIDOR-Model, what does a supply chain require to adapt to its
environment?
a)
Stability and rigidity
b)
Static networks
c)
Isolation from changes in the environment
d)
Dynamic networks and implementation of digital technology
1.11. What is one of the elements of the CORRIDOR-Modelfor supply chain management excellence?
a)
Compliance with international trade regulations
b)
Responsibility for all players involved
c)
Maximising profit margins
d)
Focusing solely on internal processes
1.12. Which type of layout involves arranging workstations or equipment based on the similarity of
operations performed?
a)
Fixed position layout
b)
Cell-based layout
c)
Product flow layout
d)
Process flow layout
1.13. Why is it essential for managers to design flexibility into the transportation network?
a)
To increase transportation costs
b)
To decrease responsiveness to changes
c)
To ignore uncertainty in demand
d)
To account for uncertainty in demand and availability of transportation
1.14. What does real-time tracking technology allow carriers to do?
a)
Limit the use of information technology
b)
Ignore changes in transportation networks
c)
Decrease transportation costs
d)
Communicate with each vehicle and identify its precise location and contents
QUESTION 2: TRUE/FALSE
22 MARKS
State whether the following statements are true or false.
2x11 = 22 Marks
2.1. Existing factories may require adaptation to accommodate new products.
2.2. Planning and design are unnecessary when incorporating new technologies into production
2.3. MRP is a software-based production planning and inventory control system.
2.4. MRP is only applicable to manufacturing industries and not service industries.
2.5. There is a growing trend towards decentralisation and manual decision-making in routing
and scheduling processes.
2.6. Trends in routing and scheduling prioritise fixed, inflexible schedules over dynamic,
adaptable ones.
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2.7. The use of digital technologies in supply chain management is limited to large corporations.
2.8. The adoption of digital technologies in supply chain management has decreased in recent
years.
2.9. Quick Response technology allows retailers to track inventory levels in real-time using
barcodes.
2.10. ECRis a non-collaborative approach to supply chain management that focuses on improving
the efficiency of the entire supply chain, from raw materials to end customers.
2.11. Collaboration in the supply chain can lead to increased efficiency and cost savings.
SECTION A SUB-TOTAL MARKS: 50
SECTION B: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS
50 MARKS
QUESTION 3:
25 MARKS
Compare and contrast five production strategies, illustrating each with examples to demonstrate their
application and implications within manufacturing contexts.
QUESTION 4:
25 MARKS
a)
Assess the three international distribution strategies, analysing their benefits, risks, and
disadvantages.
5x3 = 15 MARKS
b)
Mention 10 benefits of the SCORModel?
10 MARKS
TOTAL MARKS: 100
THE END
SECTION B SUB-TOTAL MARKS: 50
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