NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Supply Chain Management

Internal Assignment Applicable for December 2020 Examination

1. A medical supply company is trying to build the competitive advantage by offering

customized services to its customers. However, the nature of the business demands on-
time performance up to 99.99 %. For their hospital customers, they are in the process of

developing and aligning their supply chain with the corporate strategy. Explain with
suitable examples, the steps of aligning supply chain with corporate strategy.
(10 Marks)

2. A medical supply company is trying to build the competitive advantage by offering

customized services to its customers. However, the nature of the business demands on-
time performance up to 99.99 %. For their hospital customers, what demand forecasting

method you would suggest. Explain the available options and evaluate them for the given
situation. (10 Marks)

3. A medical supply company is trying to build the competitive advantage by offering

customized services to its customers. However, the nature of the business demands on-
time performance up to 99.99 %. Considering their hospital customers answer the

following questions.

a. Explain various types of distribution networks and suggest the one which is most suitable
for the given situation. (5 Marks)

b. Which aggregate planning strategy will be suitable for the given situation? Explain the
available options and evaluate them to support your suggestion.