Spring-2016 Get solved assignments at nominal price of Rs.125 each. Mail us at: [email protected] or contact at 09882243490 Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4 IB0016-Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Assignment (60 Marks) Note: Answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60. Q1. Describe the role of global logistics operator in global trade. Write a note on the difference between national and international Logistics. • Role of global logistic • Difference between national and international Answer. Role of global logistics operator in global trade: International logistics play an important role. Logistics is a continuous process. The word logistics has been derived from the French word. Logistics involve efficient management of raw materials from source of supply to production line till the delivery of final goods to the consumers. Logistics involve activities like transportation, warehousing, inventory control and order processing and information monitoring. Q2. Analyze and discuss market-accommodation flow with respect to operational, planning and control and behavioral context. Answer. Market accommodation flow, which reflects post-sales service administration and reverse logistics, including product recalls and recycling. Market accommodation also enables effective supply chain planning through exchanging information on sales and product use. Examples include product customization requirements, point-of-sale (POS) data, end-customer consumption, and warehouse releases. The market-focused flow provides supply chain participants with channel visibility regarding timing and location of product consumption. Q3. Write short notes on: a) Bulk cargo b) Container vessel Answer. a. Bulk Cargo Bulk Cargo – is a cargo which can be carried and stored in large quantities. Market demand of such goods does not change frequently. Such cargoes are low unit value. There is no risk of deterioration or obsolence in case of bulk cargo. Commodities like food grains, fertilizers, building materials and petroleum products are considered bulk cargo. Bulk cargo is further divided into dry bulk cargo and liquid bulk cargo. Such cargo should preferably be carried by sea which is the Q4. How is ocean liner conferences formed? What are the types of liner associations? Answer. Ocean liner conference A Liner Conference can be defined as "a group of two or more vessel operating carriers which provide internationa liner services for the carriage of cargo on a particular route or routes within specific geographical limits and which has an agreement or arrangement within the framework of which they operate under uniform or common freight rates and any other agreed conditions with respect to the provisions of the liner services". Q5. What are logistics intermediaries? Explain the different types of intermediaries and their strategic approaches. Answer. Meaning Logistics intermediary: A party who arranges shipping, warehousing, distribution and other goods movement on behalf of goods providers and shipping companies. Function of Intermediaries  Distribution of goods takes place by means of channels, and the intermediaries are the independent groups or organizations within the channel that make the product available for consumption. Q6. Describe the various measures that must be taken while transporting the hazardous materials. Answer. These 11 rules are presented in no particular order. They are all top priorities for chemical handlers. However, feel free to rearrange them in whatever order you think is best for your workplace, your workers, and your material hazards. Spring-2016 Get solved assignments at nominal price of Rs.125 each. Mail us at: [email protected] or contact at 09882243490