SSC811S - STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2022


SSC811S - STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2022



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OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCEH, UMANSCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND LOGISTICS
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF LOGISTICSAND SUPPLYCHAIN MANAGEMENT HONOURS
QUALIFICATION CODE:
COURSE CODE: SSC811S
SESSION: JUNE 2022
DURATION: 3 HOURS
LEVEL: 8
COURSE NAME: STRATEGIC SUPPLYCHAIN
MANAGEMENT
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Dr. Helvi Petrus
Mr. Tangi Nepolo
MODERATOR: MS. HENRIETTAM. SAMPATI
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers.
4. The number of marks per question or part question is given in square brackets. These
should guide you in the content of your answer.
5. This is a closed book examination. No books or notes may be consulted during the
examination.
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QUESTION 1
Discussfive challenges towards achieving and maintaining strategic fit. Support your answers
with examples where possible.
[20 marks]
QUESTION 2
With reference to applicable industries, explain four types of operations strategies and
outline when to choose those strategies and associated benefits.
[25 marks]
QUESTION 3
With reference to an organization that you are familiar with, classify and explain a firm's
supply chain macro process. As a graduate, advise the management of the chosen firm on
why the supply chain macro processes are essential.
[20 marks]
QUESTION 4
Discusssome of the trends that notably influence the supply chain. Give practical examples
[10 Marks]
QUESTION 5
To get the most from your supply chain, you need to consider five critical configuration
components. Briefly discuss five critical configuration components in a supply chain by using
practical examples
[25 Marks]
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TOTAL: 100 MARKS
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