B.Tech. Degree Examination: (April-19) (EHS-402)
B.Tech. Degree Examination: (April-19) (EHS-402)
B.Tech. Degree Examination: (April-19) (EHS-402)
[EHS-402]
B.Tech. Degree Examination
CSE/IT/MECH/ECE/BT/AERO
VIII SEMESTER
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
(Effective from the admitted batch 2015–16)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
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Instructions: Each module carries 12 marks.
Answer all modules choosing one question from each module.
All parts of the module must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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MODULE-I
1. a) What are the three historical milestones in operations management?
How have they influenced management? 6
b) Explain the role and responsibilities of operations manager. 6
OR
2. a) Explain the types of manufacturing system. 6
b) Define operations management and its need and scope 6
MODULE-II
3. a) Explain the process of designing the supply chain network. 6
b) Describe the factors that influencing the network design. 6
OR
4. a) Describe the kinds of information that are necessary in a supply
chain management. 6
b) Describe the role of drivers an metrics in a supply chain. 6
MODULE-III
5. Describe the current trends in e-commerce and explain how they
affect supply chain management. 12
OR
6. a) Explain the role of information technology in demand forecasting. 6
b) What are the risk involved in global supply chain management. 6
MODULE-IV
7. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of CPFR. 12
OR
8. a) What is the need for collaborative planning forecasting and
replenishment strategies? 6
b) Explain why it is important to monitor forecast errors. 6
MODULE-V
9. Explain the role of information technology in inventory management. 12
OR
10. Explain the objectives of inventory management at the global
business. 12
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