IB0016– GLOBAL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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DRIVE-Fall 2014

PROGRAM-MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBAN2 (SEM 4) PGDIB (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME-IB0016/IB0019– GLOBAL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

BK ID-B1661

CREDIT AND MARKS-4 CREDITS AND 60 MARKS

Q1. Write short notes on:

·         Logistical packaging

·         Global supply chain collaboration

·         Free trade zones

·         Shipbuilding

(A Logistical packaging Global supply chain collaboration Free trade zones Shipbuilding) 10 (2.5 marks each)

Answer.

Logistical packaging

Logistical Packaging is the science, art and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. It also refers to the process of design, evaluation, and production of packages. As explained below, the main use for packaging is protection of the goods inside, but packaging also provides us with a recognisable logo, or packaging, we instantly know wha

Q2. Explain the concept of charter arrangement.

(Explanation of charter, Explanation of types of charter arrangements, Explanation of charter agreements pricing terms) 1, 6, 3

Answer.

Charter

A document, issued by a sovereign or state, outlining the conditions under which a corporation, colony, city, or other corporate body is organized, and defining its rights and privileges. Also called charter party. a contract by which part or all of a ship is leased for a voyage or a stated time.

Q3. Write short notes on:

Interaction between shippers and conference

Air cargo documentation

Container railway in India

Freight forwarders

(Interaction between shippers and conference, Air cargo documentation, Container railway in India, Freight forwarders) 10 (2.5 marks each)

Answer.

Interaction between shippers and conference

The most common way for a conference, or carrier, to bind shippers is through use of a service contract. In the United States trades various reports indicate over ninety percent of all general cargoes move under service contract. In some markets (although not those involving U.S. ports) a system of deferred rebates is used with the shipper always having money due him on deposit with the conference. The rebates are calculated on the basis of 10 to 15 percent of what the

Q4. What is payment? Explain the different methods of payment

(Definition of payment, Explanation of Common modes of payment, How payment can be categorized explain with an example, Explanation of different methods of payment)1,1,2,6

Answer.

Payment

A payment is the transfer of an item of value from one party (such as a person or company) to another in exchange for the provision of goods, services or both, or to fulfill a legal obligation.

Common modes of payment

Q5. List and explain some of the important documents that are used in international logistics.

(Listing of the documents, Explanation of the documents)1, 9(1.5 marks for each document)

Answer.

Listing of the documents

Here are all documents that are commonly used in exporting, but specific requirements vary by destination and product. It is divided into the following subsections: common export documents, transportation documents, export compliance documents, certificates of origin, other certificates for shipments of specific goods, other export-related documents, and temporary shipment documents.

Explanation

COMMON EXPORT DOCUMENTS

Commercial Invoice

A commercial invoice is a bill for the goods from the seller to the buyer.

Export Packing List

Q6. What is transaction channel? Explain in detail the two important aspects of transaction channel.

(Explanation of transaction channel including definition, how they are separated from each other, give an example, Discussion on the two unique aspects of transaction channel.)2, 8 ( 4 marks for each aspect)

Answer.

Transaction channel: The transactional approach is based on the four traditional elements of marketing, sometimes referred to as the four P's:

·                     Product -- Creating a product that meets consumer needs.

·                     Pricing -- Establishing a product price that will be profitable while still attractive to consumers.

·                     Placement -- Establishing an efficient distribution chain for the product.

·                     Promotion -- Creating a visibl

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