OM0013-Advanced Production and Operations Management

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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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