KNEC Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module 1: Supply Chain Management and Purchasing Principles Past Paper November 2021 Answers

Answers for Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module 1: Supply Chain Management and Purchasing Principles Past Paper November 2021

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.

Explain five ways in which the purchasing organization structure may enhance efficiency of internal supply chain operation in a manufacturing firm. ()

2.

Outline five circumstances under which an organization may use a sample as a method of specifying its material requirement. ()

3.

Explain five benefits that may accrue to an organization from adopting the “small order” policy in its supply operations. ()

4.

Jenga Limited has been experiencing increased costs associated with ordering goods. Outline five measures that the company may take to minimize such costs. ()

5.

Outline five factors that may determine the availability of goods in the supply market. ()

6.

Explain five buyer related factors which may cause delay in the delivery of goods ordered from a supplier. ()

7.

Lew Limited is in the process of evaluating potential suppliers for the purpose of awarding a contract for supply of its materials requirements. Explain five financial aspects of the supplier that should be evaluated during the experience. ()

8.

Swan Limited uses the 100% method of inspection for goods delivered by its suppliers. Outline five advantages to the company of using the method. ()

9.

Explain five purposes served by a copy of purchase order document when processing payment for a supplier in an organization ()

10.

Outline five roles played by the stock control function in facilitating physical distribution operations in an organization. ()

11.

The customers at Midas Limited has complained about poor packing used by the company. Explain five indicators of poor packaging which may have caused such complaints. ()

12.

Outline five roles played by the user department in facilitating purchasing operations in an organization. ()

13.

Outline five circumstances under which a supplier may send a credit note to a purchasing organization. ()

14.

The government of a certain country intends to control prices of some commodities in the market. Explain five ways in which such action may adversely affect supply chain operations in the country. ()