Question 1:

(a) Using a diagram, describe clearly the Supply Chain.

(b) Examine some main objectives of the Supply Chain Management.

Question 2:

Explain three types of 'Benchmarking' identified by Harrison and describe how organisations might benefit from them.

Question 3:

Describe some of the costs associated with Inventory.

Question 4:

Examine the necessary conditions for the implementation of the Just- in-Time concept in an organisation.

Question 5:

Why, according to you, Purchasing and Supply Officers should become more proactive and show more professionalism in their work in this competitive world?