MMPO-006 · June 2026 · English
IGNOU MMPO-006 June 2026 Previous Year Question Paper
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Structured previous year question paper for MMPO-006, June 2026 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8
Verified: 11 Sept 2026
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
(MP)
Term-End Examination
June, 2026
MMPO–006 : MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) This paper consists of seven
questions.
(ii) Attempt any five questions.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Q1.Define the various roles of materials manager in the context of internal and external interfaces to materials management system. [ 2 ]
Q2.The important elements of supplier development may be identified from the buying firm’s perspective. Discuss the factors are worth mentioning.
Q3.What are POLCA cards ? Explain difference between CONWIP, KANBAN and POLCA cards ?
Q4.What are the factors affecting warehou se location ? Discuss any three in detail.
Q5.Describes the procedures to be adopted to mitigate and control the two potential warehouse risks such as fire and flooding.
Q6.What advantages of organizing a purchasing department into specialized sub units ?
Q7.What are the disadvantages ? How can a firm overcome these disadvantages ?
Q8.Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Purchasing cost in management of materials
(b) Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
(c) WIP Inventory
(d) Mnemonic Codification System
(e) Forklifts
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