IGNOU MMPO-006 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Define Materials Management . In which broad groups materials can be categorized ?

Q2.Describe the functions of the Materials Management. [ 2 ]

Q3.How is important supplier development ?

Q4.Give an example of relationship marketing from the industry.

Q5.Define what is meant by process or work -in- process (WIP) inventory. Explain how WIP is influenced by supply chain and production strategies.

Q6.How to use machine learning and data mining t echniques in spare parts inventory management ?

Q7.What do you understand by the term ‘Codification’ ? Enumerate the information which should be contained in a code. What are the essential requirements that a coding system should satisfy ?

Q8.Explain SCO R framework for performance appraisal. How is it useful in material s management ?

Q9.Write short notes on any three of the following :

(a) Single Source or Multisource

(b) Problems and risks in vendor networking

(c) Uses of Bills of Material

(d) Rented Warehouse

(e) Theory of the Super Organization