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ALM811S - ADVANCE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2025 |
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nAmlBIA un1VERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHn0L0GY
FACULTYOF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING, SPORTSMANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS
QUALIFICATION:BACHELOROF LOGISTICSAND SUPPLYCHAIN MANAGEMENT HONOURS
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 08BLH
COURSECODE:ALM811S
LEVEL:8
COURSENAME: ADVANCE LOGISTICSMANAGEMENT
SESSION:JUNE 2025
PAPER:THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
FIRSTOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION QUESTIONPAPER
EXAMINER{S). DR. HELVI PETRUS{FT)
MR. NORWIN OOSTHUIZEN{PM/DT)
MODERATOR: MR. BONNY CHICKEN
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions from section A and B
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. The number of marks per question or part question given in () should guide you in
the content of your answers.
4. This is a closed book examination. No books or notes may be consulted during
exam.
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF5 PAGES{Including this front page)
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1: Fill in the missing words
(10 X 2= 20 MARKS)
There are 10 statements with missing words, fill in the missing words for example, 1.1 Dead
stock. Each question is equivalent to 2 marks. Only write the missing word do not rewrite the
whole statement.
1.1 ....................................... refers to stock that firm hold to provide for long-term price changes.
1.2 ...............................is an agreement for the supply of good or performance of work at a certain
piece and is enforceable by law.
1.3 ..................................refers to the is the portion of a company's total inventory that is used to
meet regular demand and is replenished as it is sold.
1.4 ...................................... presents a solution that incorporates the advantages of both
outsourcing and insourcing to provide maximum overall benefits.
1.5 Inventory nature can be depended on or independent ..................................... implies finished
goods whose demand levels are directly linked to existing customer requirements.
1.6 .......................................................... includes contract purchases that are routinely made for
a relatively limited period typically a year or less.
1.7 .......................................is any system for storing products at any point in the logistics system
from the point of origin of goods through production process to finished good until their point
of consumption.
1.8 ............................................refers to the portion of inventory items held as a buffer to enable
the organization to cushion the effects of uncertainties in demand and/or supply of said item.
1.9 ........................................................ refers to planning, controlling and organizing resources
that create and deliver service and products.
1.10 ................................................... implies the level of future demand can be reasonably
estimated by relying on historical demand records.
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QUESTION 2
Match the logistics terminology with their corresponding statements. (2 x 10 =20 MARKS).
DO NOT COPPYTHE TABLE,WRITE THE DESCRIPTIONLETTERNEXTTO THE CORRECTNUMBER.
Terms
Descril!tion
1. Humanitarian Logistics
C Refers to the logistics that occurs in the production
environment (phase between raw materials and finished
products
2. Outbound Logistics
E Refers to the concept as applied in the commercial
environment, as well as the supply and demand of raw
materials and finished goods.
3. ReserveLogistics
A Refers to a field of logistics that focusses on the efficient
and effective planning, implementation, and control of the
movement of products and services to satisfy the needs of
individuals affected by disasters or crises.
4. BusinessLogistics
H Refers to the movement of finished items from a company
to its customers, including order fulfilment, packing,
shipping, and delivery, as well as return management.
5. Inbound Logistics
J Refers to concepts such as integrated logistics support, and
maintenance management.
6. Green Logistics
G Refers to getting the right support to the right place at the
right time, this includes ammunition, equipment, vehicles,
spare parts and medical service.
7. EngineeringLogistics
I Refers to all actions related to obtaining and receiving
commodities, resources, and supplies from suppliers into a
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company's supply chain, such as ordering, receiving, storing,
and managing incoming goods.
8. Military Logistics
F Refers to the need for activities such as handling return
loads, disposal of packaging materials, obsolete products
and materials as well as return of appliances, components
and equipment.
9. Third-Party Logistics D Refers to a scenario where enterprises outsource
(3LP)
particular logistics operations to external logistics firms,
which deliver services including transportation,
warehousing, and order fulfilment.
10. Production Logistics
B Refers to activities which seek to incorporating
environmentally friendly techniques into the logistics and
supply chain procedures. This includes lowering carbon
emissions, improving shipping routes, and using sustainable
packaging to reduce the environmental impact of logistical
operations.
SECTIONA TOTAL MARKS 40 MARKS
SECTIONB: STRUCTUREDQUESTIONS
60 MARKS
QUESTION 2
Logistics company often enter int contracts with their suppliers to ensure that there are legal
term terms on which goods and services must be provided. With applicable industries, discuss
any 5 reasons why a firm of your choice uses contract in its supply chain.
(10 MARKS)
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QUESTION 3
Inventory Management is critical for any firm. Provide practical advice to Coca-Cola Namibia
Bottling Company (PTV) LTD's Production/Warehouse manager on why they should hold
inventory?
(20 MARKS)
OUESTION4
(30 MARKS)
Walton Pty LTD is a stationery retails and have shops across various town in Namibia.
4.1 Analyse Waltons inventory and calculate the annual consumption value for each item
(10 Marks)
4.2 Calculate the total annual number of units sold
(3 Marks)
4.3 Calculate the total annual consumption value
(3 Marks)
4.4 Categorise the items in category A, B, and Casper the company's annual expenditure as per
the Table 1 provided.
(10 Marks)
4.5 Determine the percentage/thresholds and allocate for each A, B, and C categories.
(4 Marks)
Table 1: Walton's Stationaries annual expenditure
Items
Annual
Cost per Annual
Number of unit
Consumption
units sold
value
Notebooks
16,000
1.50
Staplers
10,000
1.50
Erasers
15,000
1.10
Pens
120,000
0.50
2025 Dairies
50,000
3.50
Boxes of notepads 10,000
0.50
Rulers
15,000
0.25
Boxes of Pencils 21,000
0.50
Pencils
80,000
0.03
Notepads
40,000
2.00
Boxes of notepads 10,000
0.50
Total
%
of
annual
unit sold
4.2%
2.7%
4.0%
31.8%
13.3%
2.7%
4.0%
5.6%
21.2%
10.6%
2.7%
% of annual
consumption
value
7.4%
4.6%
0.5%
1.9%
54.2%
1.5%
1.2%
3.2%
0.7%
24.8%
1.5%
TOTAL MARKS:100 MARKS
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SECTION B: 60 TOTAL MARKS