MB0044 - PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT

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ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE	FALL 2016
PROGRAM	MBA
SEMESTER	II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME	MB0044 - PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT
BK ID	B1627
CREDITS&MARKS	4 CREDITS, 60 MARKS

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.

Question. 1. Write Short notes on

a. Material control and material handling

Answer: Material control is the main component of the process of material management.

Material control refers to the management function concerned with acquisition, storage, handling and use of materials so as to minimise wastage and losses, derive maximum economy and establish responsibility for various operations through physical checks, record keeping, accounting and other devices. ”

b. Labour Productivity

Answer: Labour productivity is concerned with the amount (volume) of output that is obtained from each employee.

Why does measuring and monitoring labour productivity matter?

• Labour costs are usually a significant part

c. Personnel Productivity

Answer: Increasing collaboration. Networking anywhere, anytime.

Nobody stays at their desk, their office or even in town anymore. Workers today are mobile and business is conducted collaboratively. Whether they are in the same room or working remotely, colleagues need to

d. Strategic decision making

Answer: One of the essential parts of creating and running a small business is creating a mission or vision for the business and a set of goals the company aims to achieve. Strategic decision making, or

Question. 2. What do you mean by Operation Strategy? Explain various elements or components of Operations Strategy.

Answer: Companies and organizations making products and delivering, be it for profit or not for profit, rely on a handful of processes to get their products manufactured properly and delivered on time. Each of the process acts as an operation for the company. To the company this is essential. That is why managers find operations management more appealing. We begin this section by looking at what operations actually are. Operations strategy is to provide an overall direction that serves the framework for carrying out all the

Question. 3. Describe following dimensions of quality with appropriate examples.

a. Quality of design

Answer:Quality of design is the quality which the producer or supplier is intending to offer to the customer. When the producer is making the quality of design of the product, he should take into consideration the customer's requirements in order to satisfy them with fitness for use of the product.If the quality of design does not reflect the

b. Conformance to design

Answer:Quality of conformance is the level of the quality of product actually produced and delivered through the production or service process of the organization as per the specifications or design. When the quality of a product entirely conforms to the specification (design), the quality of conformance is deemed excellent.

Specifications are targets and tolerances

c. Utilisation conditions

Answer:If market demand grows, capacity utilization will rise. If demand weakens, capacity utilization will slacken. Economists and bankers often watch capacity utilization indicators for signs of inflation pressures.

It is often believed that when utilization rises above somewhere between 82% and 85%, price inflation will increase.

d. After sales service

Answer:A sale is the first step to increasing your sales, not the last. Providing good after-sales service shows your customers you want to build a long-term relationship with them, earn their loyalty and keep their business.

Many successful businesses use after-sales

Question. 4. Discuss the importance of Plant Location. Point out various factors Influencing Plant Location.

Answer:Location planning decisions are very important for all types of business units. This is because it affects the cost, selling price, and demand of the product. It is a non-recurring heavy expenditure. Large companies take the help of different professionals like lawyers, accountants, environmentalist, etc. for selecting the proper location of plant.

Question. 5. Explain the risk management and its various components.

Answer:Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risk management’s objective is to assure uncertainty does not deflect the endeavor

Question. 6. Why redesign of layouts may be necessary?

List the differences between product and process layout.

Answer:Facility layout and design is an important component of a business's overall operations, both in terms of maximizing the effectiveness of the production process and meeting the needs of employees. The basic objective of layout is to ensure a smooth flow of work, material, and information through a system. The basic meaning of facility is the space in which a business's activities take place. The layout and design of that space impact greatly how the work is done—the flow of work, materials, and information through the system

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