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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. Logistical development varies from country to country. Discuss
the factors influencing logistics.
Answer. There are several factors that affect logistics. These issues need to be
anticipated, prepared for and taken advantage of for a company to be
successful in todays market. They are

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.

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
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
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.

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.

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