Question 1

a. List and compare the traditional supply chain and modern world supply chain. [10 marks]

b. Develop the Value Chain Framework for Speedmart 99 and explain each function in the framework. [15 marks]

Question 2
Intermodals are the use of two or more carriers of different modes in the through movement of a shipment. The use of different modes is required to transport the goods to its destination.
Transfer of goods between modes may cause delays
a. Elaborate the different intermodals – piggyback, fishyback and birdyback with suitable examples. [10 marks]

b. In different transportation modes, it is important to state clearly about INCOTERM.
i) Define the INCOTERM
ii) Contrast the differences of EXW and DDP.
[15 marks]

Question 3
a. Identify EIGHT (8) types of warehouses available in Malaysia. [16 marks]

b. Draw a warehouse layout design and explains THREE (3) basic guidelines of warehouse layout design. [9 marks]

Question 4
Lean supply chain is about eliminating non value-add processes, lowering the cost base and reducing waste as much as possible. While Agile supply chain is designed to be highly flexible to quickly adapt to changing market situations.
a) Summarise the development of Lean and Agile Supply Chain. [10 marks]

b) Illustrate TWO (2) drivers of Lean and Agile Supply Chain. [15 marks]

Question 5
a. Define Supply Relationship in Supply Chain Management.
[5 marks]

b. Illustrate Lamming’s Nine Factor Model about the key factors of close partnership between supplier and buyer as a benchmark for supply relationship development. [20 marks]

Answers to Above Questions on Supply Chain Management

Answer 1: Supply chain management is highly essential for every type of business. However it has experienced a significant change over the years in respect to the ways in which supply chain management is carried out in organisations. A comparative analysis of the traditional and modern supply chain indicates the main focus of the traditional supply chain was on achieving efficiency and cost reduction whereas the modern supply chain focuses on achieving agility, flexibility and customer satisfaction.