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SMU MBA FALL 2015-2016 MK0010- Sales, Distribution and Supply Chain Management

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DRIVE-Winter  2014

PROGRAMMBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5) MBAFLEX/ MBAN2 (SEM 3) PGDMMN (SEM 1)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME-MK0010- Sales, Distribution and Supply Chain Management

BK ID-B1721

CREDIT & MARKS-4 Credits, 60 marks

 

Q1. Why is distribution termed as the second half of marketing? Explain the different patterns of distribution. (Definition of Physical Distribution, Reasons for why distribution is termed as second half of marketing, Different patterns of Distribution) 3, 3, 4

Answer: Physical Distribution Management:  Physical Distribution is the set of activities aiming to provide intermediaries and customers with the right quality goods, in right time and at right locations.

Sound system of physical distribution does not result in cost cutting, but leads to high level of quality service. Cost cutting is achieved

 

 

Q2. Who are called as Wholesalers? Explain different types of Wholesalers. (Definition of Wholesalers, Different types of wholesalers) 2, 8

Answer: Definition of Wholesalers: The wholesaler essentially purchases the goods from the producer, stocks them, and redistributes these to the other intermediaries like the retailers who subsequently sell them to the end-users or the customers. This function of the wholesaler enables:

 

  • The producers to concentrate on their core function of manufacturing the goods

 

 

Q3 An organization needs to be extremely cautious in making investments in various types of inventories. The extent of control required to be maintained on all items is not the same. Explain some important tools of Inventory management like ABC analysis, Just-In-Time & Economic order quantity model.

(Definition of Inventory and Inventory Management, ABC analysis, Just-In-Time & Economic Order Quantity Model) 3, 7

Answer.

Inventory and Inventory Management

Inventory

The term ‘inventory’ means any stock of direct or indirect material (raw materials or finished items or both) stocked in order to meet the expected and the unexpected demands in the future.

 

Inventory Management

 

 

Q4 Explain the SCOR model with a diagrammatic representation.

(SCOR model, Focusing Aspects with diagram) 5, 5

Answer.

SCOR model

The SCOR model is used to understand simple or complex supply chains through a common set of terms. Consequently, different industries can be related to each other to interpret any supply chain. SCOR is based on five unique management methods. These are: Plan, Source, Make, Deliver

 

Q5 When one member of distribution channel tries to maximize its profits at the expense of rest of the members, it will create conflicts, resulting in the decline of profits. To avoid these conflicts, now retail firms have started forming vertical Marketing systems (VMS). Explain the three types of VMS through which goods and services are usually distributed to customers.

(Definition of VMS, Three types of VMS) 2, 8

Answer.

Vertical Marketing systems (VMS)

A Vertical Marketing System (VMS) is a system in which almost all the members of distribution channel such as manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers work together to satisfy human needs and wants by facilitating the smooth flow of goods and

 

Q6 Describe the supply chain Benchmarking Procedure.

(Definition of Benchmarking, Procedure for supply chain benchmarking) 2, 8

Answer.

Benchmarking

Benchmarking has been used variedly to refer to several activities. Several definitions have described as ‘benchmarking’. Some of these definitions are

 

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