MF9253/214074/MF923 - Materials Management and Logistics M.E Manufacturing Engineering Anna University 2012 Question Paper

Question Paper Code: 61513

M.E Degree Examination, November/December 2012

Elective

Manufacturing Engineering

MF9253/214074/MF923 - MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS

(Common to M.E Mechatronics Engineering)

(Regulation 2009)

PART A - (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

1. What do you mean by materials management?
2. What is Value analysis?
3. List out the different methods of purchasing.
4. What is Negotiation?
5. What do you mean by Codification?
6. Define the term Warehousing
7. State the benefits of materials requirement planning.
8. Why is materials forecasting important?
9. What is ABC analysis?
10. Define Aggregate planning

PART B - (5 x 16 = 80 marks)

11. (a) Explain the objectives and functions of materials management

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(b) Discuss the concept of operating cycle with an example.

12. (a) Discuss the various functions of the purchasing department.

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(b) Describe the purchasing procedure in detail.

13. (a) What is stores management? Discuss its significance and objectives.

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(b) Explain the concept and benefits of logistics management.

14. (a) Discuss the various methods of forecasting materials requirements.

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(b) Discuss the process of materials requirements planning.

15. (a) What do you mean by inventory management? Explain its objectives and importance.

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(b) Write short notes on the following :
(i) Benefits of ABC analysis
(ii) Just in time system.

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