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SUPPLY
CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Instructions to candidates:
a) Time
allowed: Three hours (plus an extra ten minutes’ reading time at the start – do
not write anything during this time)
b)
Answer any FIVE questions
c) All
questions carry equal marks. Marks for each question are shown in [ ]
1.
Explain the importance of relationship management to the effective performance
of a supply chain. [20]
2.
Review the commonly recognized enablers to the process of supply chain
reengineering. [20]
3.
Critically evaluate the factors that are considered to be essential to the cycle
time reduction process. [20]
4.
Considerable attention is given to the process of integrating a potential new
partner into a successful supply chain. Analyze the criteria that are typically
used. [20]
5.
Supply chain partners will seek to minimize the impact of the bullwhip effect.
Explain the potential causes of the bullwhip effect and analyze its impact on a
supply chain. [20]
6.
Trust is an essential ingredient in successful supply chain relationships. Analyze
the approaches that can be adopted to build trust between supply chain
partners. [20]
7. Analyze
the methods available to partners to assess how well a supply chain is
performing. [20]
8.
Vulnerability management is a key task for supply chain partners. Review the
main types of vulnerabilities that should be planned for. [20]