smu MBA assignments Fall 2014

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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4)
PGDOMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM 0017 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND PLANNING
CONTROL (4 CREDITS)
BK ID B1342
MARKS 60
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Explain the classification of inventory items and control techniques
A  Always Better Control (ABC) Classification.
 High, Medium and Low (HML) Classification.
 Vital, Essential and Desirable (VED)
Classification.
 SDE Classification. (Scarce, Difficult, Easy)
 Fast moving, Slow moving and Non-moving
(FSN).
 Maximum – Minimum System.
 Two-Bin System.
 Economic Order Quantity (EOQ).
10(1.25 marks each) 10
2 Elucidate capacity scheduling and aggregate capacity scheduling.
A Concept of capacity scheduling and approaches
aggregate capacity scheduling
 main objectives of aggregate capacity
scheduling
 components in the aggregate capacity
scheduling. They are:
 strategies in aggregate capacity scheduling
4
6
10
3 Describe lean and agile manufacturing
A
Description lean and agile manufacturing
Lean vs agile manufacturing
Conclusion
5
3
2
10

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4 Outline scheduling guidelines and constraints.
A scheduling guidelines
scheduling constraints
5
5
10
5 Write short notes on:
 Master Production schedule
 Gantt charts
 Elements of FMS(Flexible Manufacturing System)
 Short term capacity planning
A  Master Production schedule
 Gantt charts
 Elements of FMS(Flexible
Manufacturing System)
 Short term capacity planning
10(2.5 marks each) 10
6 What are the problems or criticisms of outsourcing,
A Quality risks
Public opinion
Language skill
Social responsibility
Quality of service
Staff turnover
Company knowledge
Qualifications of outsourcers
10(1.25 marks each) 10
*A-Answer
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.
Note –Please provide keywords, short answer, specific terms, specific examples and marks break - up
(wherever necessary)
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