IGNOU MMPO-005 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.What are the salient features of Quick Response System ? For what kind of product it has been found to be beneficial and why ? [ 2 ]

Q2.“COVID -19 pandemic has presented a great challenge for existing supply chains.” Discuss.

Q3.Give examples of some companies which faced disruption in the supply chain.

Q4.“Benchmarking is a continuous process. ” Express your opinion in favour or against it by giving reasons.

Q5.What do you understand by Perspectives Based Measurement System ? List six unique sets of metrics to measure performance of SCM.

Q6.What supply chain strategies can rail companies use to stop the erosion of market share to air travel in case of passengers and road in case of freight ?

Q7.Describe how a company achieves strategic fit between its supply chain strategy and its competitive strategy.

Q8.Write short notes on three of the following :

(a) Physical Distribution Management

(b) IT as an enabler of SCM

(c) Activity-Based Costing (ABC)

(d) Measures for Warehouse Location

(e) Vendor Managed Inventory