IGNOU BFO 13 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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BFO 013 (January 2025 - July 2025) - ENGLISH

BFO-013: MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

(TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENTS)

Course Code: BFO-013

Total Marks: 100

Programme: BAFSM

Assignment Code: BFO-013/TΜΑ/2025

Note:This TMA consists of ten questions, out of which you have to attempt any five.

The questions carries 20 marks each and should be answered in about 600 words each. Send your TMA to the coordinator of your Study Center.

1. Define the materials management. Discuss the functions of materials management in detail.

2. Discuss the primary and secondary roles of materials management.

3. What are the issues critical for supplier development? Discuss in detail.

4. What do you understand by negotiation? Explain the steps involved in negotiation.

5. Distinguish between:

a) Pull and Push Systems

b) KANBAN and POLLA Cards

6. What is inventory control? Why is it essential? Discuss in detail.

7. What are the functions of procurement department? Discuss the objectives of procurement department.

8. Discuss the various activities involved in ensuring quality during receipt, storage and delivery of items.

9. Discuss the points to be considered while deciding the site of the store and precautions to be adopted for fire prevention in the store.

10. Why control is needed in materials management? Explain the different types of controls needed in materials management.

BFO 013 (January 2026 - July 2026) - ENGLISH

Course Code: BFO-013

Total Marks: 100

Program: BAFSI

Assignment Code: BFO-013/TMA/2016

Note:

This TMA consists of ten questions, out of which you have to attempt any five. The question carries 20 marks each and should be answered in about 600 words each. Submit your TMA to the coordinator of your Study Centre.

1. Explain the meaning, scope, and basic functions of materials management in an organization. 

2. Describe the materials flow process and explain common problems faced in the movement of materials. 

3. Explain the goals and importance of materials management and describe the role of materials managers. 

4. Explain the supply chain concept and describe the role of materials management in the supply chain. 

5. Define the strategic role of supplier selection and development in supply chain management. 

6. What do you understand by relationship marketing? Describe buyer-seller interaction and explain the importance of negotiation and customer service.

7. What is dependent demand? Explain applications of MRP systems in materials planning and control of dependent items. 

8. Define inventory and explain its types, functions, and basic inventory control methods

9. Explain the role of the procurement department and describe basic procedures of stores and inventory management. 

10. Explain the need for control in materials management and describe simple methods of performance appraisal. 

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