UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2017/2018
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BUSS 302 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
FULL TIME/PART TIME/DISTANCE LEARNING
DATE: AUGUST, 2018 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One & ANY OTHER TWO questions.
QUESTION ONE
a) Discuss the goal of supply chain and explain the impact of supply chain decision on
success of the firm. (10Marks)
b) Identify the major drivers of supply chain management. (10Marks)
c) Explain how one can align supply chain and business strategy. (6Marks)
d) List the four categories of supply chain operations. (4Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Explain the impact of technology on supply chain operations. (10Marks)
b) Describe the key benefits of supply chain management. (10Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Analyse how one can measure supply chain performance can be measured. (10Marks)
b) Explain the situations that can influence a firm to opt for outsourcing. (10Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Explain three different types of flow in supply chain management. (6Marks)
b) Describe the role of inventory in supply chains. (6Marks)
c) Explain the role of the supply chain manager. (8Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Identify and explain the ten Cs of effective supplier evaluation. (10Marks)
b) Differentiate between push and pull systems. (10Marks)
