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Mock exam 2017.2016

Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management (RMIT)

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EXAM DETAILS
Course Code: OMGT2256
Course Description:
Intro to Logistics and SCM
           
Start time of Duration of 2hr 
Date of exam:            
exam: exam: 15min
       
Total number of pages (incl. this cover sheet)    10   
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1. Write your full name and student number on each exam booklet together with 
the number of exam books used.  
2. Students must not write, mark in any way any exam materials, read any other 
text other than the exam paper or do any calculations during reading time.  
3. All mobile phones must be switched off and placed under your desk. You are in
breach of exam conditions if it is on your person (ie. pocket).  
4. This is a CLOSED BOOK Exam.  
5. Commence each question on a new page. Carry out the instructions on the front
cover of the exam script book and the front of this exam paper.  
6. Non text storing calculators are allowed.  
7. Bi-lingual dictionaries are not allowed.  
8. This exam paper contains sections A, B, and C.
9. Section A: 20 Multiple choice questions. Value 15 marks
10. Section B:  Four short answer questions. Value 20 marks.
11. Section C:  Case study with three questions. Answer all three question. Value 
15 marks.
12. The examination question paper have to be included with your examination 
answer booklets and MUST NOT BE removed from the examination room.  
13. To pass this course students must obtain an overall mark of 50%. 

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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:

(20 QUESTIONS @ 0.75 MARK EACH = 15 MARKS)

Select the ONE BEST answer. Multiple answers to the same question will be
marked as incorrect. Indicate your answers on the attached answer sheet
making sure you carefully follow the instructions given on the answer sheet.
Place the entire examination paper, together with the answer sheet, in your
examination answer booklet.

Question 1

Supply Chain software includes technologies that

a) address virtually every function and task that occurs in the supply chain.
b) help to maintain visibility of inventory
c) help organizations plan, execute, and control supply chain activities in real time
d) all of these answers

Question 2

Due to mergers and acquisitions in the software industry and ERP vendors moving
into the supply chain applications market space, it is possible to purchase
a) supply chain software suites that combine planning, execution, event
management, and related capabilities
b) event management tools that monitor the supply chain for events that are out of
tolerance
c) best of breed solutions from leading providers in each category
d) spreadsheet software with expanded capabilities

Question 3

The grid technique is used to determine a fixed facility location that represents the
least-cost center for moving incoming materials and outbound product within a
geographic grid. This least cost center is also referred to as
a) a source point.
b) a zero point.
c) a breakeven point.
d) a center of gravity.

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Question 4

In the short run, the firm’s network is _________ while in the long run it is ________.
a) adoptable, reversible
b) reversible, fixed
c) variable, reversible
d) fixed, variable

Question 5

Which is NOT true regarding logistics network design?

a) the logistics/supply chain network transformation team is responsible for all
elements of the logistics network design process.
b) the implementation plan serves as a useful road map for moving from the
current logistics network to the desired one.
c) “what-if” types of analysis can be conducted later, after the final network design
has been established.
d) the logistics audit provides members of the transformation team with a
comprehensive perspective on the firm’s logistics process.

Question 6

A major challenge is ___________ of total cost of the return flow processes.

a) the estimation
b) the management
c) the control
d) the tracking

Question 7

Information and __________ are important dimensions of reverse logistics and

closed-loop supply chains.
a) flow
b) direction
c) transportation
d) financials

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Question 8

The reverse direction of flow has often been regarded as a

a) necessary evil
b) cost center, a waste stream, but a necessary evil.
c) cost center and a waste stream.
d) cost center.

Question 9

A push-based strategy works well for supply chains that focus on

a) the immediate delivery of off-the-shelf, low-cost, standardized goods
b) lean production
c) work centers and offshore sourcing
d) the anticipation of demand or without knowledge of customer orders

Question 10

Processes that can produce a range of products are said to have

a) routing flexibility
b) work centers
c) economies of scope
d) economies of scale

Question 11

Horizontal collaboration refers to a relationship that is ___________ and/or

____________.
a) flat across the chain and/or involving partners equal in size
b) collaboration with horizontal and/or vertical competitors
c) 3PLs to 3PLs and/or service provider to service provider
d) buyer to buyer and/or seller to seller

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Question 12

The least-frequently used IT-based services by customers of 3PLs are:

a) transportation management (execution)
b) global trade management and transport sourcing
c) warehouse/distribution management
d) strategic and customer-related

Question 13

Potential labor problems for distribution centers may be the result of

a) awareness of these job opportunities.
b) the graying of Australia.
c) competition from nearby firms.
d) low pay and long hours.

Question 14

The primary tradeoffs and relationships between esources include the following
a) space vs. equipment
b) people vs space
c) equipment vs people
d) all of these

Question 15

WIP inventories
a) are not impacted by EOQ.
b) are associated with manufacturing.
c) are the same as VMI inventories.
d) not included on the balance sheet.

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Question 16

In the event of a “stockout” one of the things that could happen is

a) extra shipping cost may be incurred.
b) the vendor’s plant shuts down.
c) the cost of capital is increased.
d) the SCOR process would come into play.

Question 17

Capital cost focuses on the cost of capital tied up in ________and the resulting
lost opportunity from investing that capital elsewhere.
a) plants
b) Inventory
c) distribution centres
d) WIP

Question 18

Which of the following is not an advantage of pipelines:

a) Slowest speed
b) Least capable
c) Most reliable
d) Most flexible

Question 19

Economic deregulation sparked competition among carriers in several areas.

Which of these is not an area of competition?
a) service
b) performance
c) accessibility
d) pricing

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Question 20

The main strategy behind routing guides is to

a) promote supply chain excellence.

b) maintain exact control.

c) select between modes.
d) comply with or enforce FOB terms.

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Section B (20 Marks)

Section B is worth 20 marks and contains four (4) questions. Each question is worth
5 marks. Student is required to answer ALL four (4) questions in Section B in the
answer script book. Start every question on a new page in your script book.

Q1. Why is there so much interest in radio-frequency identification? 2.5

What supply chain benefits does RFID facilitate? Marks
2.5
Marks

Q2. What are the similarities between the Collaborative Planning 2.5
Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) and Sales and Marks
Operations Planning (S&OP)?
What are the differences? 2.5
Marks

Q3. How would a transportation manager monitor the quality of service 2.5
provided by the carriers used? Marks

What types of metrics would be used? 2.5

Marks

Q4. Describe and discuss the differences and relationships between 2.5
purchasing, procurement, and strategic sourcing. Marks

How have these concepts evolved? 2.5

Marks

Section C (15 Marks)

Section C is worth 15 marks and contains three (3) questions. Student is required to
answer all questions in Section C in the answer script book.

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Questions

Q1. What factors help to explain why J&J historically had as many as 5 Marks
12 distribution centres?

Q2. Are there other factors that the network optimization study should 5 Marks
have considered?

Q3. This case study focuses on the shipments from distribution 5 Marks
centres to customer locations. What factors on the supply side, or
inbound to DC side would be relevant to the analysis that was
conducted? Answer Sheet for Section A

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Total points ________ x 0.75 = ___________ marks

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