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FLM521S - FUNDAMENTALS OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - 2ND OPP - JAN 2020 |
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A
NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND LOGISTICS
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BLSC
07BTMM
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: FLM521S
COURSE NAME: FUNDAMENTALS OF LOGISTICS
MANAGEMENT
SESSION:
JANUARY 2020
PAPER:
THEORY
DURATION:
3 HOURS
MARKS:
100
SECONDT OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) | Ms. Hilma Nuuyandja
Ms. Ester Jesaya
Ms. Selma Kambonde
Ms. Gloria Tshoopara
Mr. Jacinto Silva
Moperator: | Ms. Emilia Salomo
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES (Including this front page)
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SECTION A
[20 MARKS]
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
[2 Marks X 10 = 20 Marks]
1.1. Which of the following is not a general function of packaging?
To promote
To protect
To identify
None of the above
1.2. All of these are functions of packaging, except:
Enclosing
Being temper proof
Providing uniform weight distribution
All are protective functions
1.3.
ea eeaaewenete is convenient for loads that weight less than 20kg.
Mechanized systems
Semiautomatic systems
Hydraulic systems
Manual systems
1.4. A strategic decision regarding transportation is:
Whether to outsource or operate own fleets
Seasonal equipment leasing
Routing and dispatching
Processing orders
1.5. Cooperative supply chain relationships developed to enhance the overall business
performance of both parties is a definition of:
a) third-party logistics
b) supply chain collaboration
c) supply chain co-ordination
d) relationship marketing
1.6. The following technologies are used to facilitate the exchange of supply chain
information, except:
a. Android system
b. Barcodes and scanning systems
c. Satellite technology
d. Radio frequency
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1.7 An organization’s ability to respond to changes in demand with respect to volume and
variety refers to
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a. responsiveness
b. leanness
c. agility
d. relevancy
1.8 Which of the following statements do you think has a greatest validity?
a. Purchasing has a broader meaning than procurement.
b. Procurement is broadly equivalent to purchasing.
c. Procurement is broadly equivalent to purchasing.
d. None of the above.
1.9 The buying power has the ability to:
a. Supply own goods
b. Increase profits in the industry
c. Reduce the selling price
d. Influence the share price
1.10
Which statement best describes a supply chain?
a. Achain of interconnected companies
b. Achain of interdependent companies
c. Anetwork of competing companies
d. Anetwork of interdependent and interconnected companies competing as one
[Sub-Total: 20 Marks]
SECTION B
[20 MARKS]
QUESTION 2: TRUE & FALSE QUESTIONS
[2 Marks X 10 = 20 Marks]
2.1 Organizations that put a lot of emphasis on customer satisfaction are said to have a
customer focus.
2.2 An aircraft manufacturer is a good example of an organization with a heavy inbound
flow and a simple outbound flow.
2.3 Logistics management is not concerned with the flow of services, its focus is primarily
with the flow of goods.
2.4 Consumer’s purchasing and recycling behaviours will not change when they realize they
need to pay for reverse logistics and recycling of the products they get rid of.
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2.5 The fourth-party logistics concept appears to be best suited to small companies that
need logistical assistance in only one or two functional areas.
2.6 The aim of lean strategy is to ensure the shortest lead times as possible.
2.7 Packaging is the art and science involving the moving, packing and storing of substances
in any form.
2.8 In an ERP system each activity within the organization has its own proprietary system
and there is little integration or communication between the systems.
2.9 Power retailers have been at the center of changes taking place that affect the supply
chain.
2.10
Volume flexibility allows an organization to respond quickly to changing levels of
demand.
[Sub-total: 20 Marks]
SECTION C
[60 MARKS]
QUESTION 3
3.1. Define logistics management?
[4 Marks]
3.2. What are the reasons for using 3PL services? Why are third-party logistics
arrangements not always successful?
[10 Marks]
3.3 Discuss advantages and disadvantages of enterprise resource planning systems?
[10 Marks]
3.4. Explain any six (6) basic functions of packaging?
[12 Marks]
[Sub-Total: 36 Marks]
QUESTION 4
4.1. The focus of the logistics strategy is based on eight factors. Discuss any six of these factors?
[12 Marks]
4.2. Explain any six (6) benefits of green sustainable logistics?
[12 Marks]
[Sub-total: 24 Marks]
[Grand total: 100 Marks]