KNEC Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module 1: Supply Chain Management and Purchasing Principles Past Paper July 2015 Answers

Answers for Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module 1: Supply Chain Management and Purchasing Principles Past Paper July 2015

Course Name:  Supply Chain Management
Also Done By:
Diploma in Cooperative Management Module 3

Course Level:  Diploma
Sub Level:       Module I
Course Unit:   Supply Chain Management and Purchasing Principles
Exam body:    KNEC
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1.

Highlight six operational activities that could be covered under the internal supply chain of an organization. ()

2.

Highlight four approaches that an organization may adopt in developing material specifications. ()

3.

Dada Company Limited has decided to adopt the Adjustment Price Method when entering contractual engagement with its suppliers. Highlight the factors that may have influenced the company to make this decision. ()

4.

Ujuzi Manufacturing firm intends to source for its materials requirements from overseas markets. Highlight the challenges that the firm may face while dealing with such market. ()

5.

Explain five advantages to an organization of using incoming inspection method to certify the quality of the delivered goods. ()

6.

Highlight five advantages to an organization of placing bulk orders with suppliers. ()

7.

Highlight five reasons that may influence an organization to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) system in settling supplier’s payments. ()

8.

Highlight the importance of operating an efficient physical distribution system in an organization. ()

9.

ABC Company Limited is in the process of developing a structure for its purchasing department. Highlight the factor that the organization should consider when undertaking the task. ()

10.

Highlight four features of a good material specification ()

11.

Kibikibi Company Limited has been experiencing long lead times for delivery of goods ordered from suppliers. Explain the measures that the company should take to reduce the lead time. ()

12.

Highlight the importance of the inspection certificate in the receipt and inspection of material in an organization. ()

13.

Highlight the measures that an organization may take to speed up the time taken to process supplier’s payments. ()

14.

Explain five reasons that may influence an organization to adopt multiple sourcing methods in its operations. ()