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Section A
1. Due to the fierce competition and the increasing manufacturing cost, many automakers have moved their assembly plants to emerging markets. Identify three main challenges regarding supplier relationship and discuss how to overcome them. Use industrial examples to support your argument. (40 Marks)
2. A hospital manager turns down his assistant’s request to study the feasibility of adopting lean principles in the hospital, saying ‘we are not Toyota, we only provide services. Lean is not relevant to us’. Comment on this decision and discuss. (40 Marks)
Section B
3. Briefly explain what bullwhip effect is and introduce and illustrate two approaches/techniques that organisations adopt to overcome it. (30 Marks)
4. Explain and discuss why organisations carry out certain activities themselves and outsource others. At least one industrial example is required for each approach. (30 marks)
5. Explain the key dimensions of the ‘Social Pillar’ of sustainable supply chain management. Illustrate the application of corresponding sustainable supply chain practices. (30 Marks)
6. H&M announced a $4.3 billion loss regarding ‘unsold’ clothes last year. Critically illustrate and analyse three possible inventory control approaches, especially for seasonal products, with industrial examples. (30 Marks)
