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GEM’s SIBM Pune Interview: Ops & Strategy

SIBM Pune Interview: Tackling Global Supply Chains, Six Sigma & Amazon Strategy – A GEM’s Perspective

Candidate Profile

  • Background: Engineering graduate with a focus on mechanical systems
  • Work Experience: Approximately 2.5 years in operations and supply chain management
  • Academics:
    • 10th Grade: ~91%
    • 12th Grade: ~93%
    • Undergraduate CGPA: 8.2

Interview Questions & Candidate's Approach

🧊 Icebreaker & Profile-Related Questions

🔵 Panelist: Which MBA specialization are you aiming for, and why?

📌 Tip: Align your specialization with past experience and future goals. Show how an MBA bridges the gap.

🔵 Panelist: What was your SNAP percentile?

📌 Tip: Be honest and concise. If it's strong, use it to build credibility. If not, focus on your overall profile strength.

🔵 Panelist: Do you have any other calls apart from Symbiosis?

📌 Tip: Share honestly and focus on what attracts you to Symbiosis if asked.

🔍 General Awareness & Analytical Thinking

🔵 Panelist: What recent changes have occurred in global supply chains in the past year?

📌 Tip: Stay updated on global trade trends, logistics shifts, and post-COVID supply chain resilience efforts.

🔵 Panelist: What are the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war on the global economy?

📌 Tip: Discuss impacts on oil prices, food grain exports, and geopolitical trade realignments.

🔵 Panelist: How do you plan to compete with Amazon if you only had limited capital?

📌 Tip: Think niche markets, unique value propositions, localized services, and community engagement.

📊 Technical & Quantitative Questions

🔵 Panelist: What is EOQ (Economic Order Quantity)?

📌 Tip: Be ready to define and explain EOQ with examples from your work if relevant.

🔵 Panelist: What is Six Sigma in manufacturing?

📌 Tip: Cover the basics – DMAIC methodology, defect reduction, and efficiency improvement.

🔵 Panelist: How is standard deviation calculated?

📌 Tip: Outline the formula and interpretation in business terms—risk, variability, etc.

🔵 Panelist: Are there other types of deviations?

📌 Tip: Mention mean absolute deviation, variance, etc., and when they might be more useful.

🔵 Panelist: What is the sum of all deviations from the mean?

📌 Tip: Recall your stats—this should be zero. State confidently.

💡 Creative & Behavioral Questions

🔵 Panelist: If you were to give a TED Talk, what would it be about (without using the word ‘experience’)?

📌 Tip: Think creatively. Share a unique journey, insight, or skill without relying on clichéd words.

🔵 Panelist: Can you describe a challenge you faced at work and how you overcame it?

📌 Tip: Use the STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result. Keep it specific and outcome-oriented.

🔵 Panelist: What changes do you foresee in computers over the next 15–20 years?

📌 Tip: Mention AI, quantum computing, edge computing, and increased automation.

Key Takeaways for Aspirants

  • Be well-versed with global current affairs and economic impacts
  • Know the fundamentals of operations, manufacturing, and statistics
  • Prepare creative answers to abstract questions
  • Showcase problem-solving abilities from past work scenarios
  • Always back your answers with logical reasoning and structured thinking
📢 Disclaimer: Real Stories, Modified for Privacy
🔍 The above interview experience is based on real candidate interactions collected from various sources. To ensure privacy, some details such as location, industry specifics, and numerical figures have been altered. However, the core questions and insights remain authentic. These stories are intended for educational purposes and do not claim to represent official views of any institution. Any resemblance to actual individuals is purely coincidental.
📢 Stay tuned for more firsthand B-school interview experiences and expert preparation tips!
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