Transportation
MZUMBE UNIVERSITY
DAR ES SALAAM BUSINESS SCHOOL
TERMPAPER ASSIGNMENT
Name of Candidate: MESHACK LOISUJAKI SIWANDETI
Subject Code: 5621
Subject Name: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
Class: Msc PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Date: 05TH, December, 2011
Time: 2000HRS
INSTRUCTIONS 1. There is ONE question in this paper. 2. Use Times New Roman font type and 12 font size throughout. 3. Use A4 paper, at least 8 PAGES excluding appendices and references.
Question One (Term Paper)
a. Supply Chains are inherently complex, dynamic, and fluid, characterized by uncertainty, ambiguity, and friction. These characteristics cloud the operating environment: they create risks and other inconveniences. Explain all the functions and responsibilities of Supply Chain Manager from forecasting to disposal of scrap .High light the principles followed.
b. What are the objectives of Value Analysis? Outline a method to carryout Value Analysis on an engineering product e.g. screwdriver.
Table of contents;
Question one 1
Table of contents 2
1. Abstract 3
2. Transportation 3
3. History of transport 3-4
4. Technology 5
5. Modes of transport 6-7
6. Conclusion
DAR ES SALAAM BUSINESS SCHOOL
TERMPAPER ASSIGNMENT
Name of Candidate: MESHACK LOISUJAKI SIWANDETI
Subject Code: 5621
Subject Name: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
Class: Msc PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Date: 05TH, December, 2011
Time: 2000HRS
INSTRUCTIONS 1. There is ONE question in this paper. 2. Use Times New Roman font type and 12 font size throughout. 3. Use A4 paper, at least 8 PAGES excluding appendices and references.
Question One (Term Paper)
a. Supply Chains are inherently complex, dynamic, and fluid, characterized by uncertainty, ambiguity, and friction. These characteristics cloud the operating environment: they create risks and other inconveniences. Explain all the functions and responsibilities of Supply Chain Manager from forecasting to disposal of scrap .High light the principles followed.
b. What are the objectives of Value Analysis? Outline a method to carryout Value Analysis on an engineering product e.g. screwdriver.
Table of contents;
Question one 1
Table of contents 2
1. Abstract 3
2. Transportation 3
3. History of transport 3-4
4. Technology 5
5. Modes of transport 6-7
6. Conclusion
References: -Alex Morrison (1994), Storage and supply of Materials. -Baily et al (2008), Procurement principles and management 10th edition; -Christopher M,(2005): Logistic and Supply Chain; -Lyson and Farrington (2006) Purchasing and Supply chain Seventh edition; -Rushton, A., and Crucher, P.(2002); Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management; - Gattorna J. 1995, on Gouer Hand Book of Logistic and distribution. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport