IBUS7316 International Supply Chains 2021
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IBUS7316 International Supply Chains
Semester One Final Online Examinations, 2021
QUESTION PAPER
Answer any TWO questions. Marks for the individual questions are as shown (60 marks in total).
Q1. Compare and contrast push-based and pull-based business models. Critically discuss how a company can develop an appropriate business model based on the products that are produced by them. Support your arguments by referring to cases used in the course. (30 marks)
Q2. “As traditional make-to-stock supply chains often carry a lot of inventory, they have low risks of supply shortages” . Critically discuss this argument. Support your arguments by referring to cases used in the course. (30 marks)
Q3. Compare and contrast mass production and mass customisation. Critically discuss the role of information technologies and systems in managing supply chains that implement mass customisation. Support your arguments by referring to cases used in the course. (30 marks)
Q4. “The concept of vendor-managed inventory has been well received by business professionals. However, it is very challenging to implement it, especially in the international supply chain context” . Critically discuss this argument. Support your arguments by referring to cases used in the course. (30 marks)
2023-05-28