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DRIVE-
SPRING 2014
PROGRAM-
MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2/ PGDBAN2
SEMESTER-
II
SUBJECT
CODE & NAME- MB 0044 - PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Q1.
Explain briefly elements of operations strategy? [List the elements of
operations strategy, Explain the elements of operations strategy (what it
involves, provide examples if required)] 1, 9
Answer:
Elements or
Components of Operations Strategy
The six elements
of operations strategy are:
1) Designing of
the production system
2) Facilities
for production and services
3) Product or
service design and development
4) Technology
selection, development, and process development
Q2.Describe
the general factors that influence the plant location decision. (List the
general factors that influence the plant location decision, Describe the
general factors that influence the plant location decision) 2, 8
Answer: General
factors
The general
factors that influence the plant location are listed as follows:
Availability of land – Availability of land plays an important
role in determining the plant location. On several occasions, our plans,
calculations and forecasts suggest a particular area as the best to start an
organization. However, availability of land may be in question. In such cases,
Q3.
Write short notes on
Total
productive Maintenance, GNATT Chart, and Bullwhip effect in SCM, Scheduling in
services. (2.5 marks each)
Answer: Total
productive maintenance
Maintenance of
equipment is a fundamental requirement to increase the productivity in required
quantities with high quality. The presumption that machines deliver these is
the basis to JIT philosophy.
Generally,
periodic and preventive maintenance is conducted by the operator, sometimes
with the help of the supervisor. These activities help them to understand the
machine better and give an opportunity to sense when the equipment may need a
major repair or reconditioning. This is
Q4.
Explain the steps and tools for changing project management process. (List the
steps for changing project management process in your own words., Explain the
steps for changing project management process in your own words. , List the
tools for changing project management process in your own words. , List and
explain the tools for changing project management process in your own words. )
1, 4, 1, 4
Answer:
Changing project
management process
The project
members should be responsive enough to handle the changes demanded by the
situation. The following are the processes involved in bringing about a change
as depicted in figure
Q5. Under capacity
options the company decides to vary the production output by varying the time,
workforce or outsourcing. What are the basic capacity options a company can
choose to meet demand?
(Give a brief
description of each capacity option by explaining in which situation it can be
used and how it affects costs. (2 marks for each capacity option)
Answer:
Capacity options allow planners to change supply by adjusting
labor, inventory, and subcontracting.
- Hire and lay off
workers: The extent to which operations are labor intensive determines the
impact that changes in the workforce level will have on capacity. Of the
cost involved
Q6. Write short
notes on:
Relevance of Value
Engineering in manufacturing
Vendor Managed
inventory
Rating methods for
locating a plant
Importance of
business process modelling
Answer:
Relevance of VE
in Modern Manufacturing
Modern
manufacturing can be seen from two important perspectives. One is the
management approach which consists of adopting techniques like TQM, JIT,
Kanban, concurrent engineering, lean manufacturing, TPM, group technology,
cellular manufacturing, and others. These have basic philosophies based on
which techniques, tools, and methodologies are developed. To aid the process,
we have computers and software written to collect data, process them,
distribute them, and analyse them. We have Management Information Systems which
help in decision making, and this can be stated as the second important
perspective. Optimisation at every level looks into the aspects of cost and
benefit. Modern machines like automatic machines, special
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