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<=KNEC Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module 1: Supply Chain Management and Purchasing Principles Past Paper November 2015
Outline five dimensions of material quality in relation to supply chain management.
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1. An organization has been experiencing problem in coordinating its supply chain operation. Explain the ways in which the firm may enhance co-ordination of the supply chain operation.
2. Outline five dimensions of material quality in relation to supply chain management.
3. A supply chain officer in the process of selecting the pricing method to use in a contract. Explain the factors that the officer may consider in selecting the method.
4. ABC company is in the process of compiling a list of approved suppliers. Highlight five factors that the company should consider in selecting suppliers to be included in the supplier list.
5. The management of Okonguo Enterprise has decided to use the blanket ordering method in sourcing in materials requirements. Explain the factors that may have influenced the firm to make the decision.
6. Mr. Okinyua, the supply chain officer of Ndovu Company Limited has received a consignment of goods. Highlight five ways in which he may ascertain the quality of goods delivered.
7. A public sector organization has been receiving complaints from its supplier due to delay in payment. Highlight the measures that the organization should take to minimize such delays.
8. Highlight five benefits that an organization would derive from preparing a proper scheduling and rooting timetable for its fleet.
9. An organization intends to set up a procurement department in its organizational structure. Highlight the factors that the organization should consider when setting up the department.
10. One of the methods used by organizations in specifying materials is the use of sample. Highlight five advantages of using this method.
11. Explain the ways in which price analysis would be important to a buyer during the negotiation process.
12. Highlight the criteria that a supply chain officer my use in selecting the method to use during the receipt and inspection process.
13. Some organizations are reluctant to use purchase cards as a means of payment. Explain the reason that may account for the reluctance.
14. Highlight five reasons that may influence an organization to outsource its distribution services.
1. An organization has been experiencing problem in coordinating its supply chain operation. Explain the ways in which the firm may enhance co-ordination of the supply chain operation.
2. Outline five dimensions of material quality in relation to supply chain management.
3. A supply chain officer in the process of selecting the pricing method to use in a contract. Explain the factors that the officer may consider in selecting the method.
4. ABC company is in the process of compiling a list of approved suppliers. Highlight five factors that the company should consider in selecting suppliers to be included in the supplier list.
5. The management of Okonguo Enterprise has decided to use the blanket ordering method in sourcing in materials requirements. Explain the factors that may have influenced the firm to make the decision.
6. Mr. Okinyua, the supply chain officer of Ndovu Company Limited has received a consignment of goods. Highlight five ways in which he may ascertain the quality of goods delivered.
7. A public sector organization has been receiving complaints from its supplier due to delay in payment. Highlight the measures that the organization should take to minimize such delays.
8. Highlight five benefits that an organization would derive from preparing a proper scheduling and rooting timetable for its fleet.
9. An organization intends to set up a procurement department in its organizational structure. Highlight the factors that the organization should consider when setting up the department.
10. One of the methods used by organizations in specifying materials is the use of sample. Highlight five advantages of using this method.
11. Explain the ways in which price analysis would be important to a buyer during the negotiation process.
12. Highlight the criteria that a supply chain officer my use in selecting the method to use during the receipt and inspection process.
13. Some organizations are reluctant to use purchase cards as a means of payment. Explain the reason that may account for the reluctance.
14. Highlight five reasons that may influence an organization to outsource its distribution services.
