IGNOU MMPO-006 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.“Materials management function helps the organizational activities to enhance both operating efficiencies and effectiveness.” Do you agree ? Explain, in view of statement , the role of materials managers in organizational activities.

Q2.Explain the meaning of materials requirement planning. Discuss the objectives of MRP.

Q3.Why is effective Materia ls Management a must for organis ations ? Also explain the key difference between Materials Management and Supply Chain Management.

Q4.“Warehouse location is the geographical place where any desired unit to manufacture products, deliver services or stock products is situated.” Comment on the statement. Also , state the reasons due to which organizations keep on changing the location of a warehouse.

Q5.“To achieve the objectives of materials management, different controls are needed, depending upon the individual functions. ” Explain the different types of control needed in materials management.

Q6.Explain the meaning of classifications. Discuss the classification of materials on the basis of nature of materials.

Q7.Write short note s on any three of the following :

(a) Flexible Manufacturing System.

(b) Materials Logistic Management (MLM)

(c) Characteristics of Good Customer Service

(d) Warehouse Blaze

(e) Theory of super organization