SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

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

There are certain types of information that the user department in an organization Should provide to the supplies department. Outline five types of such information.(10 marks)November 2022

Fire outbreak is one of the risks associated with warehouse operations. Outline five measures that should be taken to minimize such a risk. (10 marks)November 2022

Explain five roles that the Ministry of Transport plays in the regulation of the transport sector in Kenya.(10 marks)November 2022

Explain five factors that should be considered when selecting a stores layout to adopt for a warehouse.(10 marks)November 2022