BRL-115 EM 2025 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

Description

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT (TMA)
Course Code : BRL-115
Course Title : RETAIL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Assignment Code : BRL-115/TMA/2025
Coverage : All Blocks

Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions.
(A) Short Type Questions
1. Define E-Commerce. Explain its business models and advantages over
traditional retail.
(10)
2. Explain the concept of supply chain management with an appropriate
example.
(10)
3. When a company works with multiple vendors, it is important to segment
and categorize them for managing effective relationships. Explain through
Kraljic Matrix.
(10)
4. Define IOT. Also, explain the importance of IOT in supply chain
management.
(10)
5. Explain SLA benefits in outsourcing. Also, mention some supply chain
functions that can be outsourced.
(10)
6. Distinguish between the following:
a) ABC, FSN and VED classification of inventory
b) Omnichannel Marketing and Multichannel Marketing
c) Reverse Logistics and Value Recovery
d) Centralized Communication and Contract Management
(10)
7. Write short notes on the following:
a) Continuous cross- docking
b) Transportation Modes
c) Put-away process
d) Supplier Diversification
(10)
(B) Essay Type Questions
8. Define IT integration in supply chain collaborations. Also, explain the top
five benefits of supply chain collaborations.
(15)
9. What are possible disruptions that can cause losses in retail business with
international stores as well? How geopolitical changes create disruptions.
Explain.
(15)