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International Logistics & Supply Chain Management
1. A foreign automobile company is planning its foray into Indian market starting with a sub-compact SUV designed specifically for the Indian consumer. Given the sales trends of competitors in this segment, the company has forecast strong demand for its offering & is confident of good sales volumes. Help the company in its supply chain planning & suggest a supply chain strategy for its Indian foray. (10 Marks)
2. An Indian toy manufacturing SME located in the state of Uttar Pradesh & catering only to the domestic market has sensed a big export market for its products in the adjacent countries of Nepal, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka. Contemplating expansion to these markets, the company is evaluating the logistics & supply chain requirements for exporting to these countries. What considerations must drive the logistics planning for this potential export business? Based on these logistical considerations, would you recommend targeting all / some / one of these export markets? Explain the most suitable choice of logistics strategy (in-house / 3PL / 4PL etc.) for your recommended market/s. (10 Marks)
3. Mumbai-based trading company imports various high-end consumer electronics and distributes them to retailers in the domestic market. The company publishes a catalogue of its products and imports them based on orders placed by the retailers. The market for these goods is limited compared to that for general consumer electronics and is characterized by highly variable demand with short response times.
a. Which mode of transportation must the company prefer for importing the high-end consumer electronic goods? (5 Marks)
b. Explain the warehousing requirements of the company and suggest the type of warehouse suitable for its needs. (5 Marks)
For Nmims Assignments Contact
[email protected]
+91 95030-94040
doc_624938274.docx
For Nmims Assignments Contact
[email protected]
+91 95030-94040
International Logistics & Supply Chain Management
1. A foreign automobile company is planning its foray into Indian market starting with a sub-compact SUV designed specifically for the Indian consumer. Given the sales trends of competitors in this segment, the company has forecast strong demand for its offering & is confident of good sales volumes. Help the company in its supply chain planning & suggest a supply chain strategy for its Indian foray. (10 Marks)
2. An Indian toy manufacturing SME located in the state of Uttar Pradesh & catering only to the domestic market has sensed a big export market for its products in the adjacent countries of Nepal, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka. Contemplating expansion to these markets, the company is evaluating the logistics & supply chain requirements for exporting to these countries. What considerations must drive the logistics planning for this potential export business? Based on these logistical considerations, would you recommend targeting all / some / one of these export markets? Explain the most suitable choice of logistics strategy (in-house / 3PL / 4PL etc.) for your recommended market/s. (10 Marks)
3. Mumbai-based trading company imports various high-end consumer electronics and distributes them to retailers in the domestic market. The company publishes a catalogue of its products and imports them based on orders placed by the retailers. The market for these goods is limited compared to that for general consumer electronics and is characterized by highly variable demand with short response times.
a. Which mode of transportation must the company prefer for importing the high-end consumer electronic goods? (5 Marks)
b. Explain the warehousing requirements of the company and suggest the type of warehouse suitable for its needs. (5 Marks)
For Nmims Assignments Contact
[email protected]
+91 95030-94040
doc_624938274.docx