Mars International India Operations Interview Questions and Answers

A case was given regarding Bournvita manufacturing plant (1 out of the 3)supposed to shut down in the next month. Demand and capacity figures were given and students had to decide on the volume of production so as to meet the demand.

Q1. What is the application of six sigma in real life?
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Six Sigma is a data-driven approach to improve quality and reduce defects in processes.
• Six Sigma is used in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and other industries.

• It helps in identifying and eliminating defects in processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency.

• It involves a structured approach of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) to solve problems.

• Examples include reducing hospital wait time...read more
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Q2. Why Supply Chain Management?
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Supply Chain Management ensures efficient and effective flow of goods and services from the supplier to the customer.
• Helps in reducing costs and improving profitability

• Ensures timely delivery of products to customers

• Optimizes inventory levels and reduces stockouts

• Improves collaboration and communication between suppliers and customers

• Enables better risk management and mitigation

• Example: Amazon's supply chain management...read more
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Q3. Asked a lot of questions relating to CV, supply chain management and especialty about hometown?
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A well-known company is about to launch a new product in the market & the company has made all the arrangements, given open statements on the media, and activated its distributors and other channels for the product launch. But just before that the quality team found an issue with the product and ordered them to stop the production. So, how should the company manage this situation?

Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
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Q2. Tell me something about your work experience.
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Q3. What was your contribution to the projects you have mentioned?
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Q4. Why you left Shell when it looks like you have got a rich experience? Why MBA?
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Q5. Why you choose this profile?
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Q6. Do you know any trends in the field of Supply chain?
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Yes, there are several trends in the field of Supply Chain.
• Increased use of technology such as blockchain and AI

• Greater focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing

• Shift towards more agile and flexible supply chains

• Growing importance of data analytics and visibility

• Increased collaboration and partnerships between companies

• Greater emphasis on risk management and resilience

• Rise of e-commerce and omnichannel distribution

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Situation based discussion where team members asked to come to a consensus in a situation.

Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
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Rank 15 items as plane crash survivor in a forest.
We managed to rank all 15 without arguing or overshooting the time. Was the last to enter but gave logical reasoning for 4-5 items which made my case stronger. Listen patiently and respond logically instead of just trying to speak.

HR questions previously submitted for the application.

I was asked why did I leave Singapore for India and questions on similar lines.

Do you have any experience in supply chain industry?
I don’t have direct work-related experience in supply chain however my Industrial Engineering specialization was in Logistics and Supply chain hence I have been interested in working in similar field since then but didn’t get a chance to.

What is the difference between efficient and responsive supply chain?
Efficient supply chain is one which focuses on costs minimization while responsive supply chain is more time based on customer needs.

What is the relation between responsive and efficient supply chain?
(I didn’t know this but was given some time to think on it) I think considering how efficient focuses on costs and responsive is supposed to be more expensive I believe they are inversely related.

Can you name something cutting-edge supply chain tech or process being followed?
(wasn’t sure what he was asking here so talked about 1PL to 5PL logistics systems but wasn’t what they wanted to hear)

Do you know what is IoT in supply chain?

How will IoT help India’s supply chain?
(I had talked about my long-term goal of setting my fresh produce supply chain so talked using that example).

So how will IoT help your mango supply chain?
IOT will allow me to monitor goods temperature throughout the cold chain and also enable me to utilize GPS tracking for various shipments, times etc. IOT will also allow me to forecast demand based on direct tracking of sales.

Alright suppose I want to setup a mango juice manufacturing plant in UP vs Maharashtra. What factors would make you choose UP or Maharashtra?
This was like a mini case discussion, where I listed multiple factors like transportation, labor, availability of raw material, etc.

The interviewer assumed of these factors as constant and probed more factors until I reached at ease of doing business, getting land and labor laws basically political climate of doing business.

If you were sent to a remote location would you mind working there?
Sir, I left Singapore to come back to Lucknow, and I’m enjoying every moment of my life back home. Even if I’m sent to Ballia I wouldn’t
mind as long as I get to learn how supply chain works in India.

Choose one out of the six employees, who would be offered a house by the company.

Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
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Q2. Why should we hire you?
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Q3. What are you looking for from a new position?
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Q4. What was your favorite subject during engineering?
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Q5. Application of LP in real life.
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LP is widely used in industries for optimization of resources and cost reduction.
• LP is used in supply chain management to optimize transportation and inventory costs.

• It is used in production planning to optimize production levels and minimize costs.

• LP is used in financial planning to optimize investment portfolios and risk management.

• It is used in energy management to optimize energy production and distribution.

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Q6. Discuss about the projects mentioned on CV.
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Q7. Discuss your past work experience in quality assurance.
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Q1. Share details of your previous job.
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Q2. What are your salary expectations?
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Q3. What is your family background?
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Q4. Why are you looking for a change?
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Q5. Tell me about yourself.
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Normal topic on market

Question ire and logical questioning

Q1. Why you want to change
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I want to change because I am seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in my career.
• Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities

• Want to expand my skill set

• Looking for a more dynamic and fast-paced work environment

• Interested in exploring new industries or markets

• Want to work with a company that aligns with my values and goals
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Q1. Why u change ur company
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I changed my company to explore new opportunities and challenges in my career.
• Seeking growth and advancement in my professional journey

• Looking for a company with a better work-life balance

• Wanted to work in a different industry or sector

• Desire for a higher salary or better benefits

• Relocation or proximity to family and loved ones

• Unsatisfactory work environment or company culture

• Lack of career development or learning oppo
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