Instructions to Candidates:
1. This paper contains in THREE questions.
2. ALL Questions are compulsory.
3. You must submit your answers in a word document.
4. Please indicate your registration number with the name at the top of the document.
5. Total Marks is 100 and will be converted to 60%.
Question 1: (Total: 50 MARKS)
Provide Comprehensive answers for the following questions (Each question carriers 10
marks).
(a) Compare “Operations” and “Supply Chain” functions using any examples of your choice.
(b) Explain FIVE (05) competitive dimensions that a business firm can compete on; in a
highly intense business environment. You need to support your answer with examples.
(c) What is straddling in the context of operations and supply chain management? Support
your answer with any example of your choice.
(d) Describe FIVE (5) reasons for a manufacturing business to invest in “Capacity
Planning”.
(e) Name TWO (02) different capacity expansion strategies and explain each.
Question 2: (Total: 25 MARKS)
You are required to write a comprehensive essay of 1000 words (Minimum word limit is
800 words and maximum word limit is 1000).
Importance of Lean Manufacturing tools for efficient and effective functioning of a supply chain.
You will be awarded marks for the clarity of the answer with suitable introduction to the
topic (3 marks), formatting (2 marks), tools and techniques that could be used ((10 marks),
examples to illustrate the practicality of the topic (10 marks).
• Font type- Times new Roman
• Font size-12, headings 14
• Line spacing – 1.5
• Margins- 1.5″ from left and other sides 1″
Question 3: (Total: 25 MARKS)
You are required to write a comprehensive essay of 1000 words (Minimum word limit is
800 words and maximum word limit is 1000).
Importance of using demand forecasting function for efficient and effective functioning of a
supply chain.
You will be awarded marks for the clarity of the answer with suitable introduction to the
topic (3 marks), formatting (2 marks), tools and techniques that could be used ((10 marks),
examples to illustrate the practicality of the topic (10 marks).
• Font type- Times new Roman
• Font size-12, headings 14
• Line spacing – 1.5
• Margins- 1.5″ from left and other sides 1″
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