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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE
PROGRAM/SEMESTER
SUBJECT CODE & NAME
BOOK ID
CREDITS
MARKS
FALL DRIVE 2013
MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 /
MBAFLEX – (SEM 4) / PGDISMN (SEM 2)
OM0017 – Advanced Production and
Planning Control
B1342
4
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.
Q1. Explain the classification of inventory items and control techniques 10 marks(300-400)words
Answer : Various inventory control methods exist. For the small business, the inventory control
method used has a major impact on the business cash flow and operational cost. Whatever
inventory control method a company uses, the goals for managing inventory hold true regardless of
industry or product. These goals include maximizing customer service, lowering operational cost and
minimizing inventory investment.
ABC Control
ABC inventory control is a method of classifying and controlling inventory according to its level of
importance. Typically, dollar usage serves as the criteria used to determine importance, but other
criteria, such as sales volume, also gets used. ABC inventory control works on the old 80/20 rule--a
small amount of items normally dominate the results in
Q2. Elucidate capacity scheduling and aggregate capacity scheduling. 10 marks(300-400)words
Answer : Proper aggregate planning is the key to an organization’s performance. An aggregate plan
defines a company’s production rates, workforce levels and inventory position with respect to
market demand and available capacity. Aggregate planning balances market demand and the
production rate of the organization. This enables the organizations to reduce costs, and helps in
optimizing the utilization of available resources.
Q3. Describe lean and agile manufacturing 10 marks(300-400)words

2. Answer : It was in 1989, that for the first time the world was introduced to the term ‘lean
production’ as it was coined in by MIT. On the other hand, Agile Manufacturing can trace its origins
in a research study by Lehigh University in the early 90s.
Before discussing lean and agile, it’s important to place lean manufacturing in context with the
traditional mass production principles. Lean
Q4. Outline scheduling guidelines and constraints. 10 marks(300-400)words
Answer : Scheduling guidelines
TIERS
When scheduling buildings and rooms for sections, Tier 1 and Tier 2 refer to the access a department
will have to a specific building. If a department has Tier 1 access to a building it means that they
have priority to book into the unrestricted rooms in that building. In between certain dates the
building is only available to the Tier 1 holders for that building. After a certain date the building is
released for Tier 2 booking. Tier 2 access allows all departments to book in any remaining
unscheduled non-restricted rooms.
OPTIMIZER
Q5. Outline scheduling guidelines and constraints .10 marks(300-400)words
Answer :
 Scheduling guidelines
TIERS
When scheduling buildings and rooms for sections, Tier 1 and Tier 2 refer to the access a department
will have to a specific building. If a department has Tier 1 access to a building it means that they
have priority to book into the unrestricted rooms in that building. In between certain dates the
building is only available to the Tier 1 holders for that building. After a certain date the building is
released for Tier 2 booking. Tier 2 access allows all departments to book in any remaining
unscheduled non-restricted rooms.
Q6. What are the problems or criticisms of outsourcing 10 marks(300-400)words
Answer : India Outsourcing Problems
Businesses in America began heavily outsourcing work to India in the 1990's. It was a way to save on
overhead and production cost. Jobs such as manufacturing to telemarketing and customer service
centres became a booming business in India. Outsourcing to India has not come without issues.
Problems have surfaced in both customer service and product quality. Outsourcing has not come
without heavy criticism. Many people
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