OM0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

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ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE	SPRING 2014
PROGRAM	MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4) / PGDFMN – (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME	OM0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER	3
CREDITS	4
MARKS	60

Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

1 List and explain the various phases of production planning and control.

Answer : The four stages or steps in production planning and control are:

1.       Routing,

2.       Scheduling,

3.       Dispatching, and

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2 Explain the various types of layout

Answer : In manufacturing, facility layout consists of configuring the plant site with lines, buildings, major facilities, work areas, aisles, and other pertinent features such as department boundaries. While facility layout for services may be similar to that for manufacturing, it also may be somewhat different—as is the case with offices, retailers, and warehouses. Because of its relative permanence, facility layout probably is one of the most crucial elements affecting efficiency. An efficient layout can reduce unnecessary material handling, help to keep costs low, and maintain product flow through the facility.

PROCESS LAYOUT

3 Describe the different strategies of aggregate planning

Answer : Aggregate Planning:

Attempts to match the supply of and demand for a product or service by determining the appropriate quantities and timing of inputs, transformation, and outputs.  Decisions made on production, staffing, inventory and backorder levels.

Characteristics of aggregate planning:

4 Explain the commonly used techniques for work measurement.

Answer : Work measurement techniques are listed below:

1.       Historical data method - It uses the past performance data to set performance standards.

2.       Time study - It uses stop watch and is best suited for short-cycle repetitive jobs.

3.       Work sampling - Here, workers are observed many times at random.

4.       Synthesis method - Here, the full job is divided into element or parts.

5.       Predetermined motion time system (PMTS) - Here, normally, three times are fixed for one job namely; normal, fast, and very-fast

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5 Discuss the eight dimensions of quality.

Answer : The definition of quality is often a hotly debated topic. While it may seem intuitive, when we get right down to it, “quality” is a difficult concept to define with any precision.

The most fundamental definition of a quality product is one that meets the expectations of the customer. However, even this definition is too high level to be considered adequate.

In order to develop a more complete definition of quality, we must consider some of the key dimensions of a quality product or service.

6 What are the steps involved in the purchasing cycle?

Answer : Occasionally people may buy on impulse. Often, however, they go through a recognizable purchase cycle. "By targeting specific cycle stages, advertisers can increase relevancy by delivering appropriate messages at the right time," says Page Zero Media's Mona Elesseily in an article at Search Engine Land. Here are her definitions of the five stages of the "buy cycle," and her tips for serving customers at each one:

Stage 1: Awareness. When someone is beginning to think about a need and to identify solutions, it's essential for a marketer to "just show up. Not

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