SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

Outline five activities that should be carried out at the ordering stage of the purchasing process. (10 marks)November 2022

Explain five ways in which proper management of the transport function may enhance efficiency in an organization. (10 marks)November 2022

Jimbo Limited has decided to centralise its transport function operations. Explain five benefits that the company may derive from making this decision. (10 marks)November 2022

A recent audit of the warehouse function at Homo Limited has revealed a high level of stockholding. Explain five sectors that may account for this situation.(10 marks)November 2022

Explain five factors that an operations manager should consider when developing a physical distribution system for the firm. (10 marks) November 2022

Wevule Limited has decided to locate its warehouse far away from the customers. Outline five disadvantages of this move to the organization.(10 marks)November 2022

Explain five reasons that may account for the increased use of Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) as a mode of transport for transit of goods in Kenya. (10 marks)November 2022

Describe the steps that a warehouse officer should follow i in the order picking process.(10 marks)November 2022

Explain five likely adverse consequences to an organization that fails to properly classify its goods.(10 marks)November 2022

The racking method one of the methods that may be adapted for the storage of goods in a warehouse. Explain five SIS under which the method may be appropriate for use.(10 marks)November 2022