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TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT (TMA)
Course Code : BRL-115
Course Title : RETAIL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Assignment Code : BRL-115/TMA/2026
Coverage : All Blocks Maximum Marks: 100 Attempt all the questions.
(A) Short Type Questions
1. Define Retail Supply Chain Management. Explain its primary objectives and how it differs from traditional wholesale supply chain management. (10)
2. Explain the Bullwhip Effect in supply chains. How does information sharing and demand forecasting help in minimizing its impact on a retail business? (10)
3. Discuss the Vendor Selection Process. What criteria should a retail manager prioritize when selecting a long-term strategic partner versus a transactional vendor? (10)
4. Analyse the role of Blockchain technology in SCM. How does it enhance transparency and traceability in global retail operations? (10)
5. Distinguish between the following:
a) Push-based Supply Chain and Pull-based Supply Chain.
b) Cross-docking and Traditional Warehousing.
c) JIT (Just-in-Time) and Lean Management.
d) Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and Distribution Centre (DC) Delivery.
6. Write short notes on the following:
a) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in Retail.
b) Green Logistics and Sustainability. c) Economic Order Quantity (EOQ).
d) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Warehouse Productivity.
(B) Essay Type Questions
7. “Omnichannel retail requires a fundamental shift in supply chain strategy.” Evaluate this statement. Discuss the logistical challenges a retailer faces when integrating offline stores with online sales platforms. (10)
8. Examine the impact of Global Supply Chain risks. Discuss how a retailer can build a “Resilient Supply Chain” to handle unexpected disruptions like natural disasters, trade wars, or shipping lane blockages. Provide strategies for risk mitigation.
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