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INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LOGISTICS

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN


INTERNATIONALBUSINESS


OPERATIONS/MASTER OF


COMMERCE


Term-End Examination


June 2010


IBO-5: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING


 LOGISTICS


 

Time: 3 hours                                                         Maximum Marks 100


                                         

Note :    Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

 

  1. Explain the concept of 'Marketing Logistics' and discuss its significance in the international trade.5+15



  1. (a) "The total cost concept and cost trade off go hand in hand". Discuss. 10+10 


(b) What are the various factors taken into consideration while selecting the mode of inland transportation for export cargo? Explain them briefly.

  1. "During the last three decades multi-modal transportation has made rapid progress. "Comment on the statement and explain as to how multi-modal transportation has benefitted the movement of merchandise in an international arena. 20



  1. What are the various ways in which a ship can be chartered? Explain them briefly and describe the responsibilities of shipowners and charterers in any one of these arrangements.       6+14



  1. Enumerate the various areas where frauds and disputes normally take place in international marine transactions. Discuss the usual precautionary measures to be taken by international buyers and sellers to prevent such frauds.                                                 8+12

  2. Distinguish between      7+ 6+7



  • Domestic and International Logistics.

  • Bill of Lading and Charter Party

  • Shipowner's lien and maritime lien.



  1. Describe the problems faced by ports in India. Discuss the policy initiatives were taken up for ports sector by the Government.       8+12

  2. Write explanatory notes on any two of the following: 10+10



  • Registration of shoppers in India

  • Selective Inventory control

  • Basic principles for pricing liner facilities

  • Consultative Arrangements for solving shippers problems in India.


 
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