KNEC Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module 1 : Warehousing Operations and Stock Control Past Paper November 2017 Answers

Answers for Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module 1 : Warehousing Operations and Stock Control Past Paper November 2017

Course Name:  Supply Chain Management
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Course Level:  Diploma
Sub Level:       Module I
Course Unit:   Warehousing Operations and Stock Control
Exam body:    KNEC
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1.

Explain five advantages to an organization of using public warehouse to store its materials. ()

2.

Some warehouse staff find it difficult to follow the laid down safety rules and procedures. Highlight five reasons that may account for such behavior ()

3.

Outline five sources from which an organizations may receive its materials . ()

4.

Explain five requirements that should be embraced for a successful adoption of the just in time(JIT) inventory control method. ()

5.

Mtokoh company limited is facing increased handling cost as a results of double handling of materials. Explain five ways of minimizing such costs ()

6.

Explain five factors that a warehouse manager should consider when determining its buffer stock levels. ()

7.

Kerox company limited is experiencing high cases of material spoilage in its warehouse. Explain five measures that the warehouse manager should take to minimize the spoilage. ()

8.

Tunda company limited has been using its storekeeper to undertake stocktaking exercises. Explain five disadvantage of using the storekeeper. ()

9.

Despite the increase of automation of stores records, some organizations still maintain manual records. Explain five reasons that may have led to the situation. ()

10.

Explain five reasons that may make it necessary for an organization to revise the coding system for its materials. ()

11.

Explain five factors that a warehouse manager should consider when choosing a method for issuing materials. ()

12.

Describe five types of store layouts that an organization may adopt for its warehouse. ()

13.

Explain five ways in which packaging may contribute to the efficiency of warehousing operations in an organization. ()

14.

Bentox company limited uses random stock location system in its warehouse .Explain five disadvantages of the system. ()