(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0010 - Operations Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1232 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. “From the perspective of Operations Management, the separation is between manufacturing and services are artificial”. Comment on this statement.
2. Explain the product process matrix method of viewing operations management.
3. Describe the link of Operations Strategy with other strategies of the company
4. Briefly explain the important techniques based on which planning and execution of operational process is conducted.
5. Explain the various criteria in selecting a suitable location
6. The table on the below presents the data regarding actual demand and forecasts for two products, X and Y, in the six months from January 2012 to June 2012. Using moving average (6 months), make demand estimates for products X and Y for the months July 2012, August 2012 and September 2012.
Month Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Jun-12
Actual Demand
Product X Demand 2680 2600 2350 2630 2400 2620
Product Y Demand 1280 1290 1200 1290 1220 1280
(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0010 - Operations Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1232 )
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. What do you understand by Ergonomics? How does it help the production manager?
2. Describe the various algorithms for balancing material flow.
3.
a. Differentiate between EDI, EPOS and Bar Coding
b. Explain in brief the four way classification in generic operations strategies
4. Discuss the various approaches used to determine the quality of the product/services
5. Explain two different Independent demand item techniques
6.
a. How do we calculate mean of given quantities?
b. Mention the four ways to improve the operations reliability
(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0011 – Enterprise Resource Planning (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1233 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Summarise the advantages of ERP systems
2. Evaluate the importance of integrated information systems in an organisation’s success
3.
a. List the technologies that increase the power and effectiveness of an ERP system.
b. Differentiate between commercial and open source ERP
4. Explain the major functions of the Manufacturing and Production Planning module.
5. Discuss the three types of information essential for a successful ERP system
6.
a. What is CAD/CAM and what are its advantages?
b. Briefly explain the need for Sales and Distribution module
(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0011 – Enterprise Resource Planning (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1233 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Describe the ERP inventory module.
2.
a. Explain the three types of CRM
b. Summarise the various features of ERP financial module
3.
a. Illustrate the role of ERP systems in Human Resources
b. What is the purpose of gap analysis and how are the gaps fixed?
4. How does an ERP system facilitate better decision-making
5. What are the modules available in SAP R/3?
6.
a. Who is an end-user and why are they so critical for the success of the ERP implementation
b. Explain the various factors to consider while choosing application platform
(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0012 – Supply Chain Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1234)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Define Supply Chain. Discuss the various supply chain elements.
2. Discuss the elements of Logistics
3.
a. “The utility of forecasts can be enhanced through collaborative forecasting among supply chain partners.” Explain?
b. Discuss the role of Transportation in Supply Chain
4. Evaluate the supply chain strategies for purchasing items
5. How can differential advantage be achieved through Supply Chain Management?
6. Name and explain the two types of Purchase Enquiry
(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0012 – Supply Chain Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1234)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1.
a. List the ten steps of assessment of supply chain management
b. Explain the different types of business process links.
2. Explain the traditional objectives of SCM with diagram
3. Evaluate the E-business impact on Supply Chain
4. Summarise the role of marketing in Supply Chain Management.
5. Explain the need and importance of Reverse Supply Chain Management
6.
a. List the guidelines for implementing GSCF framework
b. Briefly explain the EDI technology.
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0013 – Advanced Production (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1235)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain the impact of product or service life cycle on operation strategy
2.
a. Explain the major competitive dimensions of operations strategy.
b. List the different types of benchmarking that could contribute to performance improvement
3. Explain the various automated systems for transfer of materials in the production plant?
4.
a. Compare Logical and Physical Modelling
b. Differentiate between process and product layout
5. Explain the impact of internet on new product development.
6. What are the systems views that must be considered while planning a project?
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0013 – Advanced Production (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1235)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. List out the inventory decision rules for MRP
2. Describe the different types of waiting line models
3. List the pre-requisites of Just in Time implementation.
4. Explain the aggregate planning process.
5. Explain V4L Principles
6. What are special features of the software used for operations management?
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0010 - Operations Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1232 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. “From the perspective of Operations Management, the separation is between manufacturing and services are artificial”. Comment on this statement.
2. Explain the product process matrix method of viewing operations management.
3. Describe the link of Operations Strategy with other strategies of the company
4. Briefly explain the important techniques based on which planning and execution of operational process is conducted.
5. Explain the various criteria in selecting a suitable location
6. The table on the below presents the data regarding actual demand and forecasts for two products, X and Y, in the six months from January 2012 to June 2012. Using moving average (6 months), make demand estimates for products X and Y for the months July 2012, August 2012 and September 2012.
Month Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Jun-12
Actual Demand
Product X Demand 2680 2600 2350 2630 2400 2620
Product Y Demand 1280 1290 1200 1290 1220 1280
(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0010 - Operations Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1232 )
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. What do you understand by Ergonomics? How does it help the production manager?
2. Describe the various algorithms for balancing material flow.
3.
a. Differentiate between EDI, EPOS and Bar Coding
b. Explain in brief the four way classification in generic operations strategies
4. Discuss the various approaches used to determine the quality of the product/services
5. Explain two different Independent demand item techniques
6.
a. How do we calculate mean of given quantities?
b. Mention the four ways to improve the operations reliability
(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0011 – Enterprise Resource Planning (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1233 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Summarise the advantages of ERP systems
2. Evaluate the importance of integrated information systems in an organisation’s success
3.
a. List the technologies that increase the power and effectiveness of an ERP system.
b. Differentiate between commercial and open source ERP
4. Explain the major functions of the Manufacturing and Production Planning module.
5. Discuss the three types of information essential for a successful ERP system
6.
a. What is CAD/CAM and what are its advantages?
b. Briefly explain the need for Sales and Distribution module
(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0011 – Enterprise Resource Planning (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1233 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Describe the ERP inventory module.
2.
a. Explain the three types of CRM
b. Summarise the various features of ERP financial module
3.
a. Illustrate the role of ERP systems in Human Resources
b. What is the purpose of gap analysis and how are the gaps fixed?
4. How does an ERP system facilitate better decision-making
5. What are the modules available in SAP R/3?
6.
a. Who is an end-user and why are they so critical for the success of the ERP implementation
b. Explain the various factors to consider while choosing application platform
(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0012 – Supply Chain Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1234)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Define Supply Chain. Discuss the various supply chain elements.
2. Discuss the elements of Logistics
3.
a. “The utility of forecasts can be enhanced through collaborative forecasting among supply chain partners.” Explain?
b. Discuss the role of Transportation in Supply Chain
4. Evaluate the supply chain strategies for purchasing items
5. How can differential advantage be achieved through Supply Chain Management?
6. Name and explain the two types of Purchase Enquiry
(August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0012 – Supply Chain Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1234)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1.
a. List the ten steps of assessment of supply chain management
b. Explain the different types of business process links.
2. Explain the traditional objectives of SCM with diagram
3. Evaluate the E-business impact on Supply Chain
4. Summarise the role of marketing in Supply Chain Management.
5. Explain the need and importance of Reverse Supply Chain Management
6.
a. List the guidelines for implementing GSCF framework
b. Briefly explain the EDI technology.
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0013 – Advanced Production (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1235)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain the impact of product or service life cycle on operation strategy
2.
a. Explain the major competitive dimensions of operations strategy.
b. List the different types of benchmarking that could contribute to performance improvement
3. Explain the various automated systems for transfer of materials in the production plant?
4.
a. Compare Logical and Physical Modelling
b. Differentiate between process and product layout
5. Explain the impact of internet on new product development.
6. What are the systems views that must be considered while planning a project?
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0013 – Advanced Production (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1235)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. List out the inventory decision rules for MRP
2. Describe the different types of waiting line models
3. List the pre-requisites of Just in Time implementation.
4. Explain the aggregate planning process.
5. Explain V4L Principles
6. What are special features of the software used for operations management?
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