NMIMS SCM FILES

Decision Analysis & Modeling

1. Decision Analysis and Modelling has wide spread applicability in various domains of management. Support the statement with relevant examples of applications of Decision Analysis and Modelling in various domains of management. 10 Marks

2. Vroom and Yetton&rsquos Normative Model is one of the models of Decision Making. Explain the decision making styles in the Vroom-Yetton Model. 10 Marks

3. a. A project has been defined to contain the following list of activities, along with their

required time for completion:

3. b. A project has been defined to contain the following list of activities, along with their

required time for completion:

TABLE GIVEN BELOW

Activity

Time Days

Immediate Predecessors

Calculate the Earliest Start and End Times. 5 Marks

International Logistics & Supply Chain Management

1. An Indian company Master Lifestyle Ltd is having operations in India and is into the business of cosmetics. The company is exploring international opportunities for which they have orders for their products from UAE and Europe. Explain the strategic approach of the company for successful order execution and growing the business in international markets. 10 Marks

2. The company Speed Ltd is into the business of toys and exploring its opportunities to set up the business activities in the Australia by launching its products across the well-known retail chain stores for brand penetration. What is the approach strategy that the company would employ for the successful launch of its products in the Australian market Analyze and suggest logistics and SCM strategies which can enhance the service quality with on time availability and generating market share of the company. 10 Marks

3. A beverage company named Thunder Drinks Ltd is in the Indian market for about 10 long years. The company is based in India and had gained good recognition. It has orders from Europe for its beverages. The order varies in terms it has LCL and FCL.

a. Work out a plan how it has to ship the products and what elements of importance it should consider while doing so like containers and packaging. 5 Marks

b. What kind of production planning and pricing patterns it needs to implement and mention the supply chain strategies to be followed 5 Marks