SCM Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

A substation is an electrical system that converts high voltage to low voltage or vice versa. ACSR conductors are used in power transmission.

• Substations are used to control and distribute electrical power

• They can be classified as step-up or step-down substations

• ACSR conductors are made up of aluminum wires wrapped around a steel core

• Types of ACSR conductors include Lynx, Panther, Zebra, etc.

Procurement process involves identifying needs, selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.

• Identify the need for goods or services

• Select potential suppliers and evaluate them based on criteria such as price, quality, and delivery time

• Negotiate contracts with chosen suppliers

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality of goods or services

• Monitor supplier performance and make adjustments as necessary

Ohm's law is a fundamental law in electrical engineering that relates the current flowing through a conductor to the voltage applied across it. Power system refers to the network of electrical components and devices that generate, transmit, and distribute electrical power.

• Ohm's law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.

• Power system includes generators, transformers, transmission lines, dist...read more

A PO contains details such as item description, quantity, price, delivery date, payment terms, and supplier information.

• Item description

• Quantity

• Price

• Delivery date

• Payment terms

• Supplier information

SCM process involves managing the flow of goods, services, and information from the initial sourcing to the final delivery.

• Identification of needs and requirements

• Sourcing and procurement of materials

• Production planning and scheduling

• Inventory management

• Distribution and logistics

• Supplier relationship management