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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME O Term-End Examination O June, 2015 O O MS-56 : MATERIALS MANAGEMENT  1. (a) Define materials management. Discuss the functions of material management.

(b) Discuss the role of TQM in materials management. Also draw the materials management pyramid.

 2. (a) Briefly discuss the factors that consist a typical make - or - buy checklist.

 (b) Explain the difference between purchase by competitive bidding and purchase by negotiation.

3. (a) Compare the push and pull methods of coordinating work centres. (b) When is the demand for a given inventory item termed as independent or dependent ? Explain with suitable examples.

December, 2009

Ms-56 : Materials Management

1(a) Briefly discuss the functions of materials management.

(b) Discuss the business implications of the environmental issues in materials management.

2(a) Improper supplier selection leads to receipt of inferior goods and services. Explain what stages would you follow to make a proper selection.

June, 2010

Ms-56 : Materials Management

1 (a) Discuss the value added activities included in Materials Logistics Management (MLM) program. Also discuss briefly the various interfaces that MLM covers.

(b) What are the objectives of Materials Management ? Discuss its advantages.

2. (a) Discuss the role of information in materials management.

June, 2011

Ms-56 : Materials Management

1.  (a) Material Flow and Information Flows are equally important in the materials flow process. Why ?

(b) How can an organization achieve competitive advantage using information as a key driver in the organization ?

2.  (a) Why is "approved list of vendors" approach is not a suitable purchase policy in certain cases ? Explain.

December, 2011

Ms-56 : Materials Management

1.  (a) What are the objectives of materials management ? Discuss its importance and strategic role in any manufacturing organisation.

(b) How does TQM support in creating customer value in materials management ?

2(a) Briefly discuss the problems that a buyer may encounter while entering the international market for the first time.

December, 2012

Ms-56 : Materials Management

1.  (a)  Describe the three interfaces that Materials Logistics Management (MLM) program covers.

(b)  Explain the role of materials management in conserving the environment.

2.  (a)  What is 'sub contracting'? Discuss its advantages and its effect on the output.

June, 2013

Ms-56 : Materials Management

1. (a) What do you understand by the term 'materials management' ? Briefly describe its functions.

(b) Mention the four groups into which the Inventory carrying costs can be categorized. Briefly discuss them.

2. (a) Discuss the stages of source selection process. Which is the most critical stage as per your opinion ?