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List out any four factors influencing network design decisions and briefly
explain them.
Explain the P-sytem and Q-sytem of inventory management.

Consider a single facility location problem in which a new plant will supply
raw materials to five existing plants which have locations of (400, 200), (800,
500), (1100, 800), (200, 900) and (1300, 300). Assuming that the number of
tons of materials transported per year from the new plant to the existing plants
as 450, 1200, 300, 800 and 1500 respectively, determine the optimum location
for the new plant such that the distance moved is minimized.

Explain bullwhip effect with sketch.

What is the information required by an aggregate planner?
PART C
Answer any two full questions, each carries 20 marks.
Explain in detail about 3PL and 4PL providers.

Explain closed loop supply chain.
Explain direct shipping network and direct shipping with milk runs.
Write a note on knapsack problem. Give any two examples.

Explain the following terms related to logistics management briefly:
(1) Logistics (2) Outsourcing (3) Cross docking (4) Transportation
(5) Replenishment

Explain the importance of reverse logistics in this current era of intense
competition.

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