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Logistics Management Exam

The document outlines the examination details for the course BBM 345: Inventory and Logistics Management for the 2023/2024 academic year. It includes instructions for candidates, questions related to logistics management, the impact of COVID-19 on the logistics sector, and various topics such as transportation modes, inventory management, and outsourcing. The examination consists of compulsory and optional questions, with a total duration of 3 hours.

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Logistics Management Exam

The document outlines the examination details for the course BBM 345: Inventory and Logistics Management for the 2023/2024 academic year. It includes instructions for candidates, questions related to logistics management, the impact of COVID-19 on the logistics sector, and various topics such as transportation modes, inventory management, and outsourcing. The examination consists of compulsory and optional questions, with a total duration of 3 hours.

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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHANCELLOR

ACADEMICS, STUDENT AFFAIRS AND RESEARCH

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR


THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER MAIN EXAMINATION

FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

COURSE CODE: BBM 345


COURSE TITLE: INVENTORY AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

DATE: TIME: 9.00 A.M TO 12.00 P.M

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
 SEE INSIDE

THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PRINTED PAGES PLEASE TURN OVER


MAIN EXAM
BBM 345: INVENTORY AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

STREAM: BBM DURATION: 3 Hours


INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
i. Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions.
ii. Maps and diagrams should be used whenever they serve to illustrate the answer.
iii. Do not write on the question paper.

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented health and economic challenges across
the world. While the greatest effect of the pandemic has been loss of life and strain on health
facilities, businesses have not been spared. The transport and logistics sector is a major victim of
Covid-19. The industry, which is driven by facilitating cargo movement to or from different
geographical locations, supports key economic sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, aid
and relief, construction, education amongst others. However, the interventions to stop the spread
of the Covid-19 have made it challenging if not impossible to move goods from point A to B
thus affecting trade between regions. Some of key performance indicators on the impact of
Covid-19 to Logistics sector are and not limited to: the decline of Mombasa Port Cargo
Throughput, decline of container traffic, and decline of trains and trucks from Mombasa to other
areas of the country. The effects of these trends have been experienced by the local shopper as
they have had to deal with product stock outs, inflated prices and delays in delivery of consumer
goods.

Required:

QUESTION ONE COMPULSARY (30MKS)

a. The case above demonstrates the effect of the COVID19 on logistics and distribution of
goods in Kenya. Define logistics and highlight on the main areas or components of
logistics management (10 marks)
b. There are multiple transportation options available for logistics managers. List five
modes of transport and list the benefits that come with each mode.(10mks)
c. Discuss how logistics management is related to other functions in an organization
(10mks)
QUESTION TWO (20MKS)

a. Discuss the objectives of logistics function in an organization (10mks)


b. Discuss how logistics management may help in mitigating supply chain risks and
disruptions?(10mks)
QUESTION THREE (20MKS)
a. Clearly discuss the role of a logistics manager(10mks)
b. Elucidate on some key steps for developing an optimal transportation strategy(10mks)
QUESTION FOUR
a. Elucidate on the reason that can make an organization to hold inventory at the expense of
the costs that may come with such decisions? (10mks)
b. Define stock valuation and elaborate on the stock valuation methods organization may
use in valuing its inventory (10mks)
QUESTION FIVE (20MKS)
a. What is outsourcing? (2mks)
b. Explain four reasons why an organization may resort to outsourcing its functions.
(10mks)
c. What are the draw backs that may come with regards to outsourcing a firms activities to a
third party service provider. (10mks)
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHANCELLOR
ACADEMICS, STUDENT AFFAIRS AND RESEARCH

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR


THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER SUPPLIMENTARY EXAMINATION

FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

COURSE CODE: BBM 345


COURSE TITLE: INVENTORY AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

DATE: TIME: 9.00 A.M TO 12.00 P.M

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
 SEE INSIDE

THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PRINTED PAGES PLEASE TURN OVER


SUPPLIMENTARY EXAM
BBM 345: INVENTORY AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

STREAM: BBM DURATION: 3 Hours


INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
iv. Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions.
v. Maps and diagrams should be used whenever they serve to illustrate the answer.
vi. Do not write on the question paper.

QUESTION ONE COMPULSARY (30mks)


a. Discuss the different forms of documentation used in international trade(10mks)
b. Discuss the factors to consider while selecting a mode of transportation to use in
transporting items for an organization.(10mks)
c. Explain the circumstance that may lead to reverse logistics(10mks)
QUESTION TWO (20mks)
a. Discuss how logistics management contribute to improved customer satisfaction?(10mks)
b. Explain on the factors to consider when setting up a warehouse (10mks)
QUESTION THREE (20mks)
a. Discuss the various types of warehouses an organizations can use in storage of its
materials.(10mks)
b. Discuss the various components of logistics management(10mks)
QUESTION FOUR (20mks)
a. Elaborate on the roles of logistics service providers to an organization(10mks)
b. Discuss various techniques of inventory control which can be used to manage inventories
in the warehouses(10mks)
QUESTION FIVE (20mks)
a. Explain the different types of inventory found in an organization(10mks)
b. Explain the roles that stores play in achieving the overall objectives of and
organization(10mks)

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