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1. Production and Operation Management
Part – A (45 Marks)
Attempt any Three Question
1- What is meant by maintenance of machines? Explain various types of maintenance. Is it
possible to do maintenance in proactive manner? Explain with reasons.
2- Discuss the ABC model of inventory control. How is this model separate from EOQ
model?
3- Explain, what is meant by TQM. Also explain the various tools and technique used in
TQM.
4- Discuss the plant location theory given by Max Weber. What are the limitations of this
theory?
5- Discuss the various problems that may come in, the way of designing an effective
Inventory control system. What do you suggest to win over these problems?
Part – B (35 Marks)
Attempt any five Question
1-Explain these methods of work measurement:
(a) Stop watch method
(b) Work sampling.
2- Discuss serialized layout and also explain how it is different from functional layout. Also
explain its features and principles of grouping with respect to serialized layout.
3- What are the major problems in production planning and control?
4- Explain the following:
(a) Box-Jenkin Method of Forecasting
(b) Method Study
5- What is 'Total Preventive Maintenance'(TPM)? How is it useful, in quality control?
6-Distinguish between the functions of production planning and control in intermittent and
continuous production. Give illustration.
7-Explain the following:
(a) Six Sigma (b) ISO 9000-2000 clauses
Part – C (20 Marks)
Attempt any two Question

2. 1- Explain Quantitative method of forecasting.
2- Explain a process oriented layout.
3- What is the major difference in focus between location decisions in the service sector and
in the manufacturing sector?