Discuss at least FOUR theories that have shaped the development of supply chain management as a discipline of study..
QUESTION 1(23 MARKS)
(a)
Warehousing is often defined as the storage of goods. Explain in details the basic warehousing
decisions that are faced by modern organizations.
(b)
(13 Marks)
Discuss the various types/categories of inventory in warehousing. (10 Marks)
QUESTION 2 (23 MARKS)
(a) Distinguish between the terms Demand Chain and Supply Chain.
(b) ICT tools play a critical role in warehousing. Briefly highlight some of the ICT tools which are
widely used in warehousing.
(8 Marks)
(15 Marks)
QUESTION 3 23 MARKS)
Distribution logistics is a critical component of supply chain management. Discuss at least FOUR
theories that have shaped the development of supply chain management as a discipline of study.
QUESTION 4 (23 MARKS)
2
Using both the macro perspective and the micro prospective view of logistics, describe the role of
logistics in the economy.
