IGNOU MMPL-002 Assignment 2026-27
Inventory and Stores Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 14 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 05 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the MMPL-002 assignment front page →| Course code | MMPL-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Inventory and Stores Management |
| Programme | Master of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) (MBA LS) / Master of Business Administration (Construction Management) (MBA CN)MBALS, MBACN |
| School | School of Engineering & Technology |
| Assignment code | MMPL-002/TMA/JUL/2025 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 05 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MMPL-002 assignment
The MMPL-002 assignment covers inventory classification, stores operations, materials planning, economic order quantity and the role of inventory in supply chains.
It covers all blocks and has five compulsory questions, each with two parts. The listing gives a maximum of 100 marks and a 30% weightage; the PDF does not specify marks for individual questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | — | Compare ABC and VED analysis and their combined matrix, then distinguish safety stock from reorder level and consider lead-time variations. |
| Q2 | — | Discuss stores operations from receipt to issue and how systematic processes support records, loss prevention and audit readiness. |
| Q3 | — | Compare MRP-I and MRP-II and discuss the roles of the bill of materials and master production schedule in materials planning. |
| Q4 | — | Explain the EOQ model and its assumptions, derive its formula and apply it to an inventory cost calculation. |
| Q5 | — | Evaluate inventory’s strategic functions and types, and discuss balancing inventory costs, customer satisfaction and operational continuity. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt all five questions.
- Address both parts of each question.
- Submit the assignment to your study centre coordinator.
- Observe the submission deadline for your session.
Submission dates: 31 October 2026 (June term-end exam); 30 April 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which programmes use the MMPL-002 assignment?
The PDF lists the MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and the MBA in Construction Management.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The official listing gives 100 maximum marks and a weightage of 30%.
How many questions must I attempt?
You must attempt all five questions. Each has two parts.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your study centre.
What are the submission dates?
The listing gives 31 October 2026 for the June term-end exam and 30 April 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF associates these dates with the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively; dates can differ by session.
What assignment code is printed in the PDF?
The printed code is MMPL-002/TMA/JUL/2025.
Other IGNOU MBALS assignments
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