CUSTOMER_CODE
SMUDE
DIVISION_CODE
SMUDE
EVENT_CODE
SMUAPR15
ASSESSMENT_CODE BBR505_SMUAPR15
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
20689
QUESTION_TEXT
Explain any five types of customers who store their products in
ware houses.
SCHEME OF
EVALUATION
Some of the types of customers who store their products in
warehouses are Given below
1.Customers having seasonal production:2 marks
2.Customers having seasonal demand:2 marks
3.Customers having large-scale production:2 marks
4.Customers requiring a quick supply:2 marks
5.Customers having continuous production:2 marks
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
20690
QUESTION_TEXT
Briefly Explain various levels of stocks.
Different levels of stocks are:
1.Deficiency level:2.Exhaust bin level:
SCHEME OF EVALUATION 3.Buffer stock:4.Danger warning level:5.Re-order level:6.Maximum stock level:-2 marks each
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
20691
QUESTION_TEXT
Explain the different technologies in bar code readers.
2*5=10
SCHEME OF EVALUATION Laser scanners
Pen bar code readers
CCD readers
Camera based readers
Omni directional bar code scanners
Mobile phone cameras
Smart phone
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
125943
QUESTION_TEXT Explain the benefits of direct store delivery.
In order to determine which distribution system, distribution centers
or direct store delivery is better, you need to evaluate the total cost
associated with each system and plot it against the criteria of better
customer service, in terms of having the right quantity of the right
type of products at the store, at the time when the customer wishes to
purchase them. (2marks)
The benefits of direct store delivery are as follows:-
SCHEME OF
EVALUATION
1 Budgetary: Distribution centers are not economically viable for all
retailers. In case a retailer has only a few stores, then the expense of
maintaining a distribution centre is not felt to be necessary. (4
marks)
2 Need: In case all the stores are located in a limited geographical
area, then instead of going through a distribution centre, the vendor
can directly supply to the store. (6marks)
3. Time: In some cases, it is less time consuming when the vendor
supplies directly to the store instead of going through a distribution
centre. (8marks)
4. Product freshness: In case of perishable products like meat or
vegetables or other products that have a limited shelf life, direct store
delivery would enable customers to buy fresh products, as the time
lag is eliminated.
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
125945
QUESTION_TEXT Explain decision making using warehouse information.
SCHEME OF
EVALUATION
Decision Making Using Warehouse Information: warehouse is an
important function of a retail organization. In addition, it also
becomes a vital part of the supply chain that helps in getting a
competitive edge over others by increasing the level of customer
satisfaction, reducing lead-time and minimizing the total costs. Thus,
retailers are implementing WMS to perform their warehouse
functions more effectively. (2marks)
WMS provides accurate and updated information regarding the
inventory and orders of a warehouse. This helps the warehouse
manager to take crucial decision and streamline the multiple
functions of a warehouse, which are:
Receiving: You, as a warehouse manager, can to take decision
related to the receiving of products from the supplier to the
warehouse using WMS. It includes deciding the best method to check
whether the material arrived is correct in quality and quantity. In
addition, the warehouse manager should also decide the best way to
unload the inventory from trucks or any other transport vehicles and
place it in warehouse. (4marks)
Put-Away: WMS enables you to decide the place where the
inventory should be located in a warehouse as well as retail store. In
addition, it also helps the warehouse manager to take decision related
to the scheduling of various activities in the warehouse. (6marks)
Picking:- A warehouse manager can take decision related to the
improvement of error-proofing and productivity in the picking
process using WMS. With the help of WMS, workers are
automatically updated regarding the picking points of the product on
their mobile devices that helps them in reaching the exact location on
time. (8marks)
Packing:- WMS enables the warehouse manager to take decisions
regarding the right sized shipping carton that helps in getting the right
order at the least cost.
Shipping:-WMS helps in taking decision related to the shipment of
products from the warehouse to retails stores. It will include decision
such as the medium, method and routes for transportation. In
addition, it would also enable the warehouse manager to decide
whether the product will be delivered on time.
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
125946
QUESTION_TEXT
Explain any five types of logistics.
Procurement logistics
Production logistics
Distribution logistics
After sale logistics
SCHEME OF EVALUATION
Disposal logistics
Reverse logistics
Global logistics
Student may write any five (2*5=10)