EASWARI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(An Autonomous Institution)

(A Unit of SRM Group of Educational Institutions)
Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, Chennai 600089
Approved by Govt. of Tamil Nadu &AICTE, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
Accredited by NBA &NAAC with 'A' Grade

Department of Mechanical Engineering

IV/VIII
191MEE802T – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS
QUESTION BANK- CAT I

CO1: To provide an insight on the fundamentals of supply chain networks, tools and
techniques.
CO2: To have a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of supply chain Logistics
Design.
CO3: To enhance knowledge on the role of transportation in supply chain logistics
CO4: To study the various Sourcing & Coordination techniques.
CO5: To understand influence of Information Technology in Supply chain Management.

UNIT I - INTRODUCTION

CO’s Bloom’s
Q.No Questions
Level
Part A
1. What is a supply chain? CO1 K1
2. List out the necessities to go for SCM? CO1 K2
3. Classify the supply chain drivers. CO1 K2
4. Interpret any three importance of SCM? CO1 K2
5. List out the variety of stages in SCM. CO1 K3
6. Define Push view Process CO1 K2
7. What are the different strategies followed in supply chain? CO1 K1
8. Define competitive supply chain strategy. CO1 K1
9. List out the major movement in the evolution of SCM.? CO1 K2
10. What are the Features of Supply chain management CO1 K1
11. List out the objectives of SCM (R) CO1 K1
Mention the Scope and Importance of Supply chain and CO1
12. K1
management.
13. What is a Supplier Management CO1 K1
14. What is the Evolution of Supply Chain Management CO1 K2
15. Define Pull View Process CO1 K1
16 Illustrate the obstacles in Supply chain performance CO1 K1
17 Explain the factors influencing Distribution network design. CO1 K1

CO’s Bloom’s
Q.No Questions
Level
Part B
1 Identify the major drivers of supply chain performance CO1 K3
2 Explain the evolution of supply chain Management? CO1 K3
3 Design and evolute simple supply chain for a new product launch. CO1 K3
 Critique the use of a focus strategy for a small business in a CO1
4 competitive market and assess the impact of sustainability on supply K3
chain strategies.
Analyze the risks associated with outsourcing in a global supply CO1
5 K4
chain and analyze the competitive strategy of any one industry
Compare and contrast the roles of strategic and tactical decision- CO1
6 K4
making in demand forecasting.
Analyze the impact of globalization on the evolution of supply CO1
7 K4
chains.
Compare the impact of using centralized versus decentralized CO1
8 K4
facilities on supply chain performance.

CO’s Bloom’s
Q.No Questions
Level
Part- C
1. Describe Amazon's supply chain procedure. CO1 K4
2 Illustrate the impact of decision phases in SCM. CO1 K4

Unit – II SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGN

CO’s Bloom’s
Q.No Questions
Level
Part A
1. What is the role of distribution in a supply chain? CO2 K1
2. How does distribution affect customer service levels? CO2 K2
Explain how customer demand patterns influence distribution CO2
3. K2
network design.
4. List the primary factors that influence distribution network design? CO2 K1
5. What are the key design options for a distribution network? CO2 K1
Describe the role of distribution networks in meeting customer CO2
6. K2
service requirements.
7. Explain why network design is critical in supply chain management. CO2 K2
8. Describe how network design influences supply chain efficiency. CO2 K1
9. Explain the role of data analysis in the network decision framework. CO2 K2
10. What are the key components of a framework for network decisions? CO2 K1
11. List examples of distribution network models used in practice. CO2 K2
Define "distribution network design" and its purpose in supply chain CO2
12. K2
management.
13. What is the role of distribution in a supply chain? CO2 K1
14. Define the term "supply chain network" CO2 K2

CO’s Bloom’s
Q.No Questions
Level
Part – B
1. Write down the steps involved in distribution network practice. CO2 K3
Discuss the components of a supply chain IT framework and how CO2
2. K3
they contribute to supply chain efficiency.
Discuss and Evaluate the Role & Factors Influencing network design CO2
3. K3
decisions.
 Analyze the impact of a hybrid distribution model (combining CO2
4. K4
multiple design options) on a company’s logistics performance.
What types of distribution networks are typically best suited for CO2
5. K3
commodity items.
Evaluate the trade-offs between inventory holding costs and CO2
6. K4
transportation costs in distribution network design.
Analyze how information technology can improve decision-making
7 CO2 K4
in supply chain management.
Evaluate the role of big data and analytics in enhancing supply chain
8 CO2 K4
performance.

CO’s Bloom’s
Q.No Questions
Level
Part c
1. Explain the role & framework of network design in network decision. CO2 K4

2. Describe the framework for Designing the distribution network in a CO2 K5

supply chain

UNIT – III LOGISTICS IN SUPPLY CHAIN

CO’s Bloom’s
Q.No Questions
Level
PART A
1. Define logistics. CO3 K1
2. What are the key factors affecting transportation decisions? CO3 K2
3. Explain the role of transportation in supply chain management. CO3 K2
4. What is the concept of tailored transportation? CO3 K2
5. How does routing influence supply chain efficiency? CO3 K2
6. What is the significance of scheduling in logistics? CO3 K2
7. Discuss different transportation network design options. CO3 K2
8. List the factors that influence transportation decisions CO3 K1
9. What are the primary modes of transportation used in logistics? CO3 K1
What is the impact of transportation decisions on supply chain CO3
10. K2
performance?
How does risk pooling affect inventory levels across multiple CO3
11. K2
locations?
12. Mention any three types of postponement strategies? CO3 K2
13. Explain the difference between routing and scheduling. CO3 K2
14. Define scheduling in the context of transportation logistics. CO3 K2
15. Explain the importance of inventory management in a supply chain. CO3 K2

CO’s Bloom’s
Q.No Questions
Level
Part – B
Discuss the role of transportation in supply chain management and
1. CO3 K3
its impact on business performance.
Apply the factors that influence transportation decisions in supply
2. CO3 K3
chain logistics.
 Evaluate the design options for transportation networks and their
3. CO3 K3
impact on supply chain efficiency.
Explain the concept of tailored transportation and how it can enhance
4. CO3 K3
logistics performance.
Discuss the importance of routing and scheduling in transportation
5. CO3 K3
logistics and their role in supply chain management.
Compare the benefits and limitations of risk pooling for regional
6. CO3 K4
versus global supply chains.
How can technology and innovation in transportation logistics
7 CO3 K3
improve supply chain operations?
Analysis the effectiveness of an inventory management system in
8 CO3 K4
reducing stockouts and excess inventory.

CO’s Bloom’s
Q.No Questions
Level
Part C
Evaluate the role of transportation in achieving supply chain
1. CO3 K5
sustainability goals.
Analyze the factors influencing risk pooling, postponement
2. CO3 K4
strategies, and inventory management in supply chain performance