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Assignment - Supply Chain Analytics

The assignment from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology focuses on Supply Chain Analytics, covering topics such as the role of analytics in decision-making, the importance of supply chain strategy, the Bullwhip Effect, demand forecasting using Exponential Smoothing, and the comparison of responsive versus efficient supply chains. Students are required to provide real-world examples and case studies to support their answers. The assignment must be handwritten and submitted by February 27, 2025.

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Assignment - Supply Chain Analytics

The assignment from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology focuses on Supply Chain Analytics, covering topics such as the role of analytics in decision-making, the importance of supply chain strategy, the Bullwhip Effect, demand forecasting using Exponential Smoothing, and the comparison of responsive versus efficient supply chains. Students are required to provide real-world examples and case studies to support their answers. The assignment must be handwritten and submitted by February 27, 2025.

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Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology

Department of Management (MBA)

Assignment

Subject: Supply Chain Analytics

Submitted By: Submitted To:

Name: Faculty Name:


Enrollment No:
Course
Paper Code: MS-252 Paper Title: Supply Chain Analytics
Objective

1. Discuss the role of analytics in supply chain decision-making. How can predictive and CO1
prescriptive analytics improve supply chain efficiency? Provide an example of a
company that successfully implemented supply chain analytics.

2. Explain the importance of Supply Chain Strategy in achieving competitive advantage. CO1
How do supply chain drivers influence strategic decision-making? Support your
answer with real-world examples.

3. The Bullwhip Effect is a common challenge in supply chain management. Identify the
major causes of the bullwhip effect and suggest analytics-driven solutions to mitigate CO2
its impact. Provide a case study where a company successfully tackled this issue.

4. A company records the monthly demand (in units) for a product as given in table. Use
Exponential Smoothing with a smoothing constant (α) of 0.2, forecast the demand for CO2
June. Show all calculations and interpret the result.
Month Jan Feb March April May
Demand 120 135 150 160 175

5. Compare and contrast responsive supply chains and efficient supply chains. How does
a company determine the right supply chain strategy based on its product and market CO1
characteristics? Provide industry-specific examples.

Instructions:

1 Assignment should have a proper cover page showing the name, class and subject.
2 Answers should be hand-written on A-4 size sheets.
3 Every answer should start on a new page.
4 Attempt all Questions
5 Last date of submission: 27th February 2025.

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