SEM 3 – SMU MBA SUMMER 2015 OM 0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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DRIVE
Summer 2015
PROGRAM
MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDOMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME
OM 0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Qus:1 Explain the methods that are used by an organisation to improve its productivity.
(Describe the 2 methods commonly used by an organisation to improve its productivity)
Ans: It is essential for an organisation to improve its productivity from time to time. Generally, an organisation strives to improve its productivity by increasing the level of production with the same amount of input or by reducing it while keeping the same
Qus:2 Write short notes on Line of Balance(LOB) technique.
- Where is LOB used
- Definition of LOB
- Steps in LOB technique
Ans:
Where is LOB used:
The technique of Line of Balance (LOB) has been successfully used to control the upstream processing steps in different production systems, for the production of goods and services.the LOB technique is used in production scheduling and control, to determine how many units of an item should be completed by a particular review date. It also
Qus:3
Answer the following questions:
- Explain the role of the government in deciding and selecting a plant location.
- Explain the process of aggregate planning
Ans
Role of the government in deciding and selecting a plant location
Forecasting of product demand is more beneficial in case of aggregate planning. This is because aggregate planning is an intermediate termplanning decision. It is the process of planning the quantity and timing of output over an intermediate time horizon (3 months to 1 year). Within thisrange, the physical facilities are assumed to be fixed for the
Qus:4 What are the factors an organization considers while selecting material handling equipment?
(List and explain the various factors an organization considers while selecting material handling)
Ans:
Factors an organization considers while selecting material handling
“Materials handling is the art and science involving the moving, packaging and storing of substances in any form.” Materials handling is all about transporting materials mechanically or manually in batches or one by one within the plant. This
Qus:5 Explain the steps in ISO 9000 registration and list any 4 advantages of ISO 9000 series.
- Explanation of steps
- Advantages
Ans.
Steps in ISO 9000 registration
The ISO 9000 registration process consists of six basic steps, which are as follows:
- Filing an application: This is the first step in the registration process of ISO 9000. It is also termed ‘contract’ and it
Q6. Write short notes:
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
(Explanation of VSM
Advantages of VSM
Steps the organization performs to create VSM)
Answer:
VSM signifies a type of flow chart that is used by an organisation to portray and enhance the quality of information and inventory flow. VSM helps an organisation to simplify the flow of information, and also ensures that the products
SMU MBA SUMMER 2015 -2016
Dear Students,
SMU MBA SUMMER 2015-2016 Assignments are available. For Booking ,Kindly mail us on kvsude@gmail.com OR call us to +91 9995105420 or S M S your “ Email ID ” us in the following Format “ On +91 9995105420 we will reach back you with in 24H ”
