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Table of Contents
DISCLAIMER ................................................................................................................................ 1
2022 EXAM PAPER ........................................................................................................................... 3
2023 FI EXAM PAPER.......................................................................................................................13
2024 EXAM PAPER ..........................................................................................................................22
2023 EXAM PAPER (MAY-JUNE) .......................................................................................................31
2023 EXAM PAPER (JAN-FEB) ..........................................................................................................41
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................50
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2022 EXAM PAPER
Section A
Title: The strategic effects of supplier chain relationship management
Introduction
Supply chain management is one of the fundamental activities that determine the
success or failure of an organisation. Most firms strategically and competitively position
themselves in the market through the use of an effective and efficient supply chain. In
order to succeed, organisations must have a proper supplier relation in place as markets
today are volatile. The following report shall explain and discuss much of supplier effect
that includes challenges faced by Boeing; importance of ISO in today`s industry, quality
issues caused by inefficiencies among others.0717513144
1.1 Supplier relationships are one of the most important aspects that are done by
companies to manage costs and quality. With this aim, Boeng adopted the
collaborative relationship as it seeks to reduce waste through managing its
outsourced materials. This relationship can be found in the case through the
following two statements (direct quotes):
i. Boeing aimed to leverage the advanced capabilities of its network of
suppliers and explicitly decided not to replicate the supplier’s skills in order
to save costs.
ii. Boeing decided to tap into the expertise and capabilities of suppliers in
specific processes and materials.
1.2 Strategies create different operational and strategic barriers to all supply chain
activities. As shown in the above case study, it is important to detect some barriers
that were experienced by Boeing due to its supplier relationships.
i. Complexity of the logistics work
The supply chain faces this barrier due to differences in the core business of involved
entities (Badenhorst-Weiss, Bjion, & Ambe, 2017). This means that, to implement a new
network, mistakes and time would be experienced more problems within the involved
organisations. As shown by the case, Boeing had challenges adjusting when parts from
different suppliers arrived at its production plant. This means that it took time to re-order
parts as it adjusts its operations to suit market demands. This manifested when Boeing
delivered its first Dreamliner to ANA in 2011, a period of 3 years delay.
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However, the above barrier can be reduced by outsourcing from a single
supplier. This means that Boeing would need to collaborate with the
supplier in such a way that all supplied parts are standardised and equally
monitored by Boeing engineers.
ii. Conflicting objectives
Due to different operational and strategic goals, objectives clash as
organisation has different short- and long-term goals. In other words,
cultural clashes would lead to poor communication that in turn affects the
quality of delivered goods both materially and time wise. This manifested
in the case when supplier from Japan had to use 6 days per week and
those from Italy were only working for 3 days per week (Case study, 2023).
Conversely, the above barrier can be overcome by through alignment of
both short- and long-term goals. In other words, Boeing and its suppliers 1
must trade off some benefits such that their goals can be reached.
iii. Inventory management is not less difficult
Again, with suppliers dotted across the globe, inventory would be difficult
to manage due to the fact that, shipments and transportation of goods take
time to clear. For example, as different suppliers have different working
culture, Boeing would need to wait for a certain supplier such as those in
Italy to open for the materials to be delivered.
The above barrier can be avoided through adopting internet-based
management systems that would deliver information in real
time.0717513144
iv. The multi-variable problem
It is important to note that, during changing times, management is faced
with different variables that need to be adjusted. This means that today’s
DISCLAIMER
SCH4801 EXAM BANK CONSIST OF EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PRESENTED IN AN
ESSAY FORMAT WITH CASE STUDY APPLICATIONS. THESE QUESTIONS WERE POOLED
FROM 2020-2024 EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPERS. THE DOCUMENT IS IDEAL FOR
EXAMINATION PREPARATION.
,SCH4801 EXAM ANSWERS 2020-2025 SCH4801
Table of Contents
DISCLAIMER ................................................................................................................................ 1
2022 EXAM PAPER ........................................................................................................................... 3
2023 FI EXAM PAPER.......................................................................................................................13
2024 EXAM PAPER ..........................................................................................................................22
2023 EXAM PAPER (MAY-JUNE) .......................................................................................................31
2023 EXAM PAPER (JAN-FEB) ..........................................................................................................41
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................50
,SCH4801 EXAM ANSWERS 2020-2025 SCH4801
2022 EXAM PAPER
Section A
Title: The strategic effects of supplier chain relationship management
Introduction
Supply chain management is one of the fundamental activities that determine the
success or failure of an organisation. Most firms strategically and competitively position
themselves in the market through the use of an effective and efficient supply chain. In
order to succeed, organisations must have a proper supplier relation in place as markets
today are volatile. The following report shall explain and discuss much of supplier effect
that includes challenges faced by Boeing; importance of ISO in today`s industry, quality
issues caused by inefficiencies among others.0717513144
1.1 Supplier relationships are one of the most important aspects that are done by
companies to manage costs and quality. With this aim, Boeng adopted the
collaborative relationship as it seeks to reduce waste through managing its
outsourced materials. This relationship can be found in the case through the
following two statements (direct quotes):
i. Boeing aimed to leverage the advanced capabilities of its network of
suppliers and explicitly decided not to replicate the supplier’s skills in order
to save costs.
ii. Boeing decided to tap into the expertise and capabilities of suppliers in
specific processes and materials.
1.2 Strategies create different operational and strategic barriers to all supply chain
activities. As shown in the above case study, it is important to detect some barriers
that were experienced by Boeing due to its supplier relationships.
i. Complexity of the logistics work
The supply chain faces this barrier due to differences in the core business of involved
entities (Badenhorst-Weiss, Bjion, & Ambe, 2017). This means that, to implement a new
network, mistakes and time would be experienced more problems within the involved
organisations. As shown by the case, Boeing had challenges adjusting when parts from
different suppliers arrived at its production plant. This means that it took time to re-order
parts as it adjusts its operations to suit market demands. This manifested when Boeing
delivered its first Dreamliner to ANA in 2011, a period of 3 years delay.
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However, the above barrier can be reduced by outsourcing from a single
supplier. This means that Boeing would need to collaborate with the
supplier in such a way that all supplied parts are standardised and equally
monitored by Boeing engineers.
ii. Conflicting objectives
Due to different operational and strategic goals, objectives clash as
organisation has different short- and long-term goals. In other words,
cultural clashes would lead to poor communication that in turn affects the
quality of delivered goods both materially and time wise. This manifested
in the case when supplier from Japan had to use 6 days per week and
those from Italy were only working for 3 days per week (Case study, 2023).
Conversely, the above barrier can be overcome by through alignment of
both short- and long-term goals. In other words, Boeing and its suppliers 1
must trade off some benefits such that their goals can be reached.
iii. Inventory management is not less difficult
Again, with suppliers dotted across the globe, inventory would be difficult
to manage due to the fact that, shipments and transportation of goods take
time to clear. For example, as different suppliers have different working
culture, Boeing would need to wait for a certain supplier such as those in
Italy to open for the materials to be delivered.
The above barrier can be avoided through adopting internet-based
management systems that would deliver information in real
time.0717513144
iv. The multi-variable problem
It is important to note that, during changing times, management is faced
with different variables that need to be adjusted. This means that today’s
