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Master of Business Administration -
MBA Semester 3
OM0013-Advanced Production and
Operations Management
(Book ID: B1935)
Assignment
(60 Marks)
Note: Answer all questions must be
written within 300 to 400 words each. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60
Q1.
Explain the methods that are used by an organisation to improve its
productivity.
Answer.
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 level of production or increasing it. In order to do so, it adopts the two
most commonly used methods,
Q2.
Write short notes on Line of Balance (LOB) technique.
•
Where is LOB used
•
Definition of LOB
•
Steps in LOB technique
Answer.
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 determines how
many units of items will pass the previous stages of production, in order to
ensure the completion of the required delivery schedule.
Q3.
Answer the following questions:
a.
Explain the role of the government in deciding and selecting a plant location.
b.
Explain the process of aggregate planning
Answer.
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 term planning decision. It is the process of planning the quantity
and timing of output over an intermediate time horizon (3 months to 1 year).
Within this range, the physical facilities are assumed to be fixed for the
planning period.
Q4.
What are the factors an organization considers while selecting material
handling equipment?
Answer.
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 movement can be horizontal, vertical
or both. Materials handling is required at the different stages of the
production process. It begins with the procurement of raw materials and ends with
the marketing of finished goods.
An organisation should take into consideration the
following factors while selecting a materials handling equipment:
Nature of materials: It refers to the physical state
of materials to be handled. An organisation needs to determine the physical and
chemical properties of materials before selecting equipment for handling
materials.
For example, some materials are sensitive to
temperature, thus, they require the equipment that can provide them with a
favourable climate.
Temporary or permanent handling: It implies that
when materials are handled for a short duration or on a temporary basis,
equipment used is generally ordinary and involves less cost. However, if the
materials are handled for a longer duration or on a permanent basis, equipment
used is customised and involves high cost.
Plant layout and location: It refers to the fact
that the selection of materials handling equipment can be affected by the plant
layout and location. For example, if the production plant of an organisation is
established in a congested area, heavy and large size equipment, such as trucks
and cranes, cannot be used for materials handling purposes. Similarly, if the
plant layout is not proper, the movement of materials handling equipment within
the plant becomes restricted.
Safety: It refers to one of the most important
factors for the selection of equipment for materials handling. An organisation
should select materials handling equipment that can be easily used by employees
and are absolutely safe for them.
Engineering factors: These involve the following
factors that need to be considered while selecting materials handling
equipment:
• Floor conditions
• Door dimensions
• Ceiling dimensions
• Structural strength
• Traffic safety
• Power supply
Q5.
Explain the steps in ISO 9000 registration and list any 4 advantages of ISO
9000 series.
Answer.
Steps in ISO 9000 registration
The ISO 9000 registration process consists of six
basic steps, which are as follows:
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 produced by the
organisation satisfy the needs and requirements of the customers. In addition,
VSM enables an organisation to minimize the wastage of resources, and ensure
that customers receive optimum value from the products. It should be noted that
the information in a VSM is depicted with the help of symbols that are
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